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Economic Indicators: U.S. milk production down 0.3% in March
Milk production in the top 23 dairy states was down 0.1 percent in March compared to the same month a year earlier, according to the “Milk Production” report released by the USDA on April 19.
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November production up 1.1 percent
September may have been a one-hit wonder.
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Nothing fishy about milk fortified with omega-3
Omega-3 fatty acids have many proven health benefits, but its fishy origins and smell drive away some consumers. New research suggests that milk may be the key for getting the benefits of omega-3 without the stinky side effects.
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Georgia parents vote to keep chocolate milk in lunchroom
Parents of students in a Georgia school district have voted to keep chocolate milk in lunch rooms, reversing the school board’s original suggestion to stop offering the popular dairy drink for students.
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Dairy shows up on body-friendly food list
Milk “does a body good,” but a new article featured on Yahoo! shows that other dairy foods achieve that purpose, as well.
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Milk linked to improved senior health
Consuming milk during childhood does more than provide essential nutrients for growing youth. New research shows that it also is linked to improved senior health.
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Dairy promotion is farmer’s voice in the marketplace
The dairy checkoff gives producers a voice in the marketing chain after milk leaves their farms, and that helps grow sales, said Tom Gallagher, CEO of Dairy Management Inc., which manages the national dairy checkoff program.
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Dairy fat emerges from the 'perfect storm'
For nearly 60 years, suspicion has been cast on dairy products because they contain saturated fat.
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Economic Indicators: Milk production down in August
For the first time in 31 months, milk production is down on a year-over-year basis.
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Whey protein battles age-related muscle loss
Whey protein powder isn’t just for body builders anymore. Recent research suggests that whey, once considered a nuisance cheese by-product, is beneficial for a wide range of ailments, including age-related muscle loss.
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Looking for more stars of dairy sustainability
The award program recognizes dairy farms, businesses and collaborative partnerships for their contributions to healthy people, healthy products and a healthy planet and showcases that sustainability makes good business sense.
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