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The global situation is different now for U.S. suppliers than it was in 2008 and 2009, exporting agency says.
The thrust: To start a dialogue with 1,000 consumer “key influencers” about what is right about U.S. agriculture.
USDA forecasts dairy cow numbers to fall slightly in 2012, but milk production is expected to continue to climb.
Dairy’s nutritional benefits dovetail perfectly with aging-related health concerns, creating fertile ground for U.S. dairy sales.
FDA says Rhody Dairy administered drugs to its animals contrary to labeled directions and without a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship.
Culling is up 6.4% through the first six months of 2011.
The New Zealand co-op, reportedly the largest milk processor in the world, has appointed Theo Spierings as its new CEO.
Most death losses were black coated cattle in open feedlots.
Cool, damp spring weather followed by the recent heat means that grasses are at increased likelihood of becoming infected with ergot bodies.
Mike Meier is a fourth-generation dairy farmer. Instead of feeding the cows all the grain they can handle, Meier uses an intensive grazing process that cuts his production costs dramatically.
Cow numbers in the country are also up 10,000 head over May, reaching an estimated 9.21 million head.
Since 2000, retails milk prices have climbed 31%, which is less than the overall consumer price index increase of 34%.
DBA says the solution for Wisconsin is not limiting milk supply but better risk management tools.
Pasture-based dairy is a great niche in Missouri.
Mike Meier says his pasture-based seasonal milking herd of 110 cows makes more money and takes less work than the old-style dairy.