Dairy economists at the Universities of Missouri and Wisconsin point out the problems with U.S. dairy price supports

Hilmar Cheese Company’s processing plant in Dalhart, Texas, is back in operation after a fire broke out yesterday afternoon in a refrigerated storage building that was under construction at the facility.

Milk Specialties Global Animal Nutrition recently introduced Advance Calf Medic Plus, a medicated, all-milk protein milk replacer for treating scours and pneumonia in calves.

In testimony before the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture today, Colorado dairy producer Les Hardesty highlighted industry efforts to develop a single national dairy policy that addresses volatility and provides stronger support for dairy farmers in times of low prices.

Rep. Jim Costa (D-Calif.) introduced the Dairy Price Stabilization Act to Congress. Under the program, dairies can choose to maintain current production (plus an allowable year-over-year growth rate based on market conditions) or expand. If they expand, they would pay a fee during the first year of expansion which would be shared with farmers not expanding.