The annual joint meeting brought together dairy industry leaders from DMI, among other organizations.

DMI, NDB and UDIA leaders chose officers to lead checkoff efforts.

National Dairy Promotion and Research Board scholarship recipients have a career interest in a dairy-related field.

A number of elected board officers will lead national dairy checkoff strategies and programs.

Scholarships will be awarded to 12 college students.

Barbara O’Brien: plan focuses on adapting to marketplace unknowns and evolving consumer expectations.

Rick Naczi received the award at the joint meeting of NDB, National Milk Producers Federation and United Dairy Industry Association.

The National Dairy Promotion and Research Board awards 12 scholarships annually.