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A public-private partnership helps dairies save California’s endangered Tricolored Blackbirds.

In a first for the Golden State, a dairy, a digester and an ethanol plant partner to create renewable energy.

Can the demand side of the equation handle all that extra milk?

Urge your employees to take these precautions to avoid injuries.

A conservation tillage pioneer defies skeptics to reap tangible benefits for his farm, his dairy and the environment.

Two California dairies brave the challenges of launching glass-bottled milk ventures.

State’s dairy revenue losses alone are projected to total $250 million.

A public-private partnership helps dairies save California’s endangered Tricolored Blackbirds.

Advance preparation will save you valuable time if and when an emergency strikes your farm.

The a2 Milk Co. brings its digestion-friendly milk to the U.S. market.

An Arizona dairy embraces suburban sprawl by staying put and expanding into glass-bottled milk

But dairy prices remain stronger than anticipated, with the potential to return to $17 this fall, says dairy economist Bob Cropp.

South Dakota, Kansas, Michigan and Colorado continue their rapid milk expansion, while California drops for the fifth straight month from year-earlier levels.

While a powerhouse struggles, the nation’s midsection expands its dairy industry.

The WASDE report bumps up 2016’s All-Milk price, projects sharply higher milk production.

Ever thought about vertically integrating your dairy operation? Now could be your chance.

The two foreign customers took in record levels of U.S. milk powders and cheese.

The state’s dairy producers are eager to push for changes that will increase the price of whey.

Four different proposals and the rule-making process are outlined at USDA public outreach meetings.

Without these two provisions, California dairy producers aren’t likely to approve a Federal Milk Marketing Order.

Without quota, how much more milk will the EU make?

Two California dairies win state grants to build innovative, energy-producing biogas projects.

Looking to boost sales, assure consumers and connect regional brands, Dean Foods launches its new Dairy Pure label.

Two California dairies win state grants to build innovative, energy-producing biogas projects.

As the state’s drought raises questions about agriculture’s water use, farm leaders and the dairy industry lay out some facts.

Market analysts aren’t certain, but, says one, “If the rally can continue for a bit longer, some contracts in the second half of 2015 could work up toward the $18.00 level.”

Higher milk prices and margins motivated dairy producers to purchase the last of the funds April 24 for the USDA-RMA dairy insurance policy.

This dairy market analyst foresees a long stretch of $15 prices -- and then a boost as holiday demand emerges.

Meanwhile, the U.S. increases milk production 1.1% on record per-cow performance.

Already the second-largest market for U.S. dairy exports, the region is poised for more growth.

The dairy industry leads in the number of commercial anaerobic digesters on U.S. livestock operations.

Milk processors, producer-handlers and a Nevada dairy weigh in.

Weak international prices and the strong dollar will hinder U.S. dairy exports in 2015.

Recent feed and milk prices point to a small pay-out under the new farm bill program.

The EU nation aims to put its dairy sector on the same platform as Scotch Beef, salmon and whisky.

Investigation and quarantine of the two dairies continue.

A new study by the U.S. Dairy Export Council has plenty of answers.

Can a proposed Federal Order overcome California’s worsening drought, rising costs and the lure of profitable nut crops? Drought, rising costs and competition from nut crops all cloud California’s dairy future.

Without these two provisions, California dairy producers are not likely to approve the Federal Order, says a key architect of the historic petition.

Per-cow production highest ever for February; California output drops whopping 3.8%.

Producer Jared Fernandes has saved $125,000 in his operation’s first year of solar power.

Video shows how New Hope Dairy’s anaerobic digester turns 30,000 gallons of manure a day into electricity for the power grid.

Numbers show how milk and cheese production stand tall in – and out – of the Golden State.

Working with police and government, the global dairy giant assures the public its products are safe.

With the government no longer one of U.S. dairy’s best customers, prices are more reactive to consumer demand.

A closer look at the 2015 Top 10 New Products from World Ag Expo.

Continued drought and water management problems will extend the suffering in rural areas, state Farm Bureau president says.

The new, high-tech system can milk herds of up to 4,500 cows – and all it takes is one human.

No longer a novelty, robotic milking becomes mainstream.

Judge’s ruling that a Washington dairy’s discarded manure violates federal law as a solid waste could set national precedent.