Land O’Lakes Inc., a cooperative based in Arden Hills, Minn., announced the formation of a new program for young leaders aimed at a boots-on-the-ground effort to boost local internet connectivity and the benefits it provides.

A single-serve snack-sized cheese bar, facial recognition software for cows and nanotechnologies to help treat mastitis are just a few of the startup companies that are convening virtually this week as Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) launches its 2021 DFA CoLab Accelerator class.

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), Kansas City, Kan., said it recognizes the importance of developing future leaders in the dairy industry and is committed to investing in their education.

Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA), a 112-year-old farmer-owned dairy co-operative based in Tillamook, Ore., said it is the official cheese and butter brand for this season of Bravo's "Top Chef" in Portland, produced by Magical Elves.

Land O’Lakes Inc. announced new on-farm sustainability commitments to be adopted by its more than 1,600 member-dairy farms by 2025.

With millions of people in the Southwest still struggling in the aftermath of recent winter storms, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a Kansas City, Kan.-based dairy cooperative of farm families, said it will donate $50,000 through its DFA Cares Foundation to Southwest food banks and Feeding Texas to help with relief and recovery efforts.

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI), New Ulm, Minn., and Litchfield, Minn.-based First District Association (FDA) announced the formation of a jointly owned common marketing agency (CMA) of the two dairy cooperatives.

Prairie Farms Dairy Inc., Edwardsville, Ill., is inviting holiday revelers to celebrate by entering its “Holidays at Home” sweepstakes for a chance to win weekly dairy prize packages.

Following a rigorous certification process, Tillamook County Creamery Association said it is now recognized as a Certified B Corporation (B Corp).

Five years after launching its initial Accelerator program, Kansas City, Kan.-based Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) said is gearing up for its 2021 program with the announcement of a new name, DFA CoLab Accelerator, and a continued focus on helping accelerate and grow ag-tech and dairy food product companies.