Anna-Lisa Laca

When she’s not helping on the dairy, accomplished agriculture journalist Anna-Lisa Laca reports about all things agriculture—online, in social media and in print as the Online and Business Editor for Dairy Today and Top Producer. Laca, who served as Social Media Editor for Farm Journal early in her career, owns and runs a dairy with her husband, Scott, and grew up on a West Coast cow-calf operation. Follow @AnnaLaca1 Friend Anna-Lisa Laca

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USDA data shows that from 2002 to 2019, the agency made 631 investments in anaerobic digestion worth $198 million, compared to 6,179 in solar worth $2.93 billion and 696 in wind worth $468 million.
News
Dairy Farmer Says Federal Support Could Increase Dairy Sustainability
The dairy industry has committed to reaching the goal of net zero by 2050, a goal Indiana dairy producer Mike McCloskey says could be met sooner with federal support.
November 11, 2020 11:58 PM
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(On this map, yellow represents high risk, orange represents the “danger zone” and red is used to note areas will the heat will reach emergency levels.)
News
Don’t Ignore Heat Stress
USDA meteorologists suggest parts of the upper Midwest and northeast could experience temperatures that land them in the categories of “high alert,” “danger zone” and “emergency.”
November 11, 2020 11:58 PM
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The $340 million transaction includes all plants, branches, routes and the Borden brand. Farmers will experience no disruption. 
Dairy Business News
Borden Dairy Approved for Sale, Will Remain Intact
The $340 million transaction includes all plants, branches, routes and the Borden brand. Farmers will experience no disruption.
November 11, 2020 11:58 PM
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Producers should use this opportunity to manage price risk for what will be several months of extreme volatility, the likes of which we haven’t seen in years.
Milk Prices
Do Not Expect This Milk Price Rally to Last
Economists predict extreme volatility in the next few months.
November 11, 2020 11:58 PM
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Coady says DFA is still seeing retail customers increase fluid milk orders, and the cooperative is running extra shifts in their plants to help prevent a similar issue this week. Still, milk logistics are more complicated than most think. 
Dairy Business News
Despite Occasionally Empty Shelves, There’s Not A Milk Shortage
While it can be frustrating, it’s important to assure consumers there is not a milk shortage.
November 11, 2020 11:57 PM
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Each syringe of ShutOut consists of 4.0 grams of a sterile, antibiotic-free, intramammary paste containing 2.6 grams of bismuth subnitrate, Merck said.
New Products
Merck Launches New Teat Sealant
Merck Animal Health this week launched a new teat sealant product called ShutOut.
November 11, 2020 11:56 PM
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As we ring in 2020, I think it’s important to take a look back over the past 10 years and to look forward to the next 10. 
Milk Prices
Ring In the “Roaring 20’s”
As we ring in 2020, I think it’s important to take a look back over the past 10 years and to look forward to the next 10.
November 11, 2020 11:56 PM
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Coca-Cola now owns 100% of fairlife.
Dairy Business News
Coca-Cola Company Becomes Sole Owner of fairlife
Today the Coca-Cola Company today announced it has acquired the remaining stake in fairlife LLC from its joint venture partner Select Milk Producers.
November 11, 2020 11:56 PM
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The House of Representatives on Thursday overwhelmingly passed the U.S. Canada Mexico Agreement (USMCA) with a vote of 385-41.
Exports
USMCA Passes In The House, Dairy Leaders Urge Senate Action
The House of Representatives on Thursday overwhelmingly passed the U.S. Canada Mexico Agreement (USMCA) with a vote of 385-41.
November 11, 2020 11:56 PM
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In 2019, USDA has paid farmers more than $300 million in DMC payments.
Policy
Don’t Miss 2020 Dairy Margin Coverage Program Enrollment
Enrollment for the 2020 Dairy Margin Coverage program ends December 13.
November 11, 2020 11:56 PM
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Milk Prices
To Haul or Not to Haul
As hauling costs increase, producers consider hauling their own milk.
November 11, 2020 11:54 PM
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Exports
Ruminations: It’s Time to Focus
You’ve probably noticed we’re living in a world full of uncertainty.
November 11, 2020 11:54 PM
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Ensure you have enough old-crop silage on-farm.
Dairy Business News
Plan A Silage Strategy
Ensure you have enough old-crop silage on-farm.
November 11, 2020 11:00 PM
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Cows exiting a parlor.
News
Dairy Margin Coverage Program FAQs
Many dairy producers are hopeful that the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program through the 2018 Farm Bill will provide a better safety net.
November 11, 2020 10:59 PM
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News
Your Calf’s 5-Hour Energy
Winter born calves sometimes need some help keeping their energy up.
December 27, 2018 07:12 PM
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