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Liver Abscesses in Beef-on-Dairy Cattle are Costing Packers Big Money
Liver Abscesses in Beef-on-Dairy Cattle are Costing Packers Big Money

This growing beef-on-dairy health problem is costing packers two major things – time and money.

Daisy Brand Makes Plans to Build New Facility in Iowa
Daisy Brand Makes Plans to Build New Facility in Iowa

Daisy Brand, a well-known sour cream and cottage cheese manufacture based out of Dallas, Texas, has announced its plans to build a new processing facility in Boone, Iowa.

97-Year-Old Illinois Milk Delivery Business Files for Bankruptcy
97-Year-Old Illinois Milk Delivery Business Files for Bankruptcy

Oberweise Dairy, headquartered in North Aurora, Illinois, is a home milk delivery company that delivers milk in glass bottles directly to consumers. Recently, the 97-year-old dairy business has filed for bankruptcy.

Merck Launches New Activity Monitoring Technology, SENSEHUB Dairy Youngstock
Merck Launches New Activity Monitoring Technology, SENSEHUB Dairy Youngstock

The SENSEHUB monitoring ear tag incorporates a blinking LED light so workers can quickly and easily locate those animals and apply appropriate interventions.

Turning Sustainability into Profitability with Carbon
Turning Sustainability into Profitability with Carbon

Three ways to take advantage of dairy's carbon footprint.

HPAI Now Detected on Ohio Dairy: Strange Bird Flu Concerns See Growth
HPAI Now Detected on Ohio Dairy: Strange Bird Flu Concerns See Growth

Ohio has become the sixth state where dairy cattle have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu.

New Regulation: Dairy Cattle Entry into Nebraska Now Requires Permit Amid HPAI Bird Flu Concerns
New Regulation: Dairy Cattle Entry into Nebraska Now Requires Permit Amid HPAI Bird Flu Concerns

In an effort to increase its biosecurity measures against HPAI, also known as bird flu, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture has issued a 30 day restriction on the importation of dairy cattle.

Rare Human Case of Bird Flu Confirmed. Officials Believe it Began on Texas Dairy
Rare Human Case of Bird Flu Confirmed. Officials Believe it Began on Texas Dairy

The Texas Department of State Health Services reports that a human case of bird flu has been confirmed in Texas and identified in a person who had direct exposure to dairy cattle presumed to be infected with the disease.

New York Dairy Processing Plant Moves Forward with Large Expansion
New York Dairy Processing Plant Moves Forward with Large Expansion

The dairy company will increase the plant’s capacity by 10%, or 20 million gallons of dairy products per year.

VES-Artex Unveils New Cow Cooling Technology: Intelligent Soaker 2.0
VES-Artex Unveils New Cow Cooling Technology: Intelligent Soaker 2.0

VES-Artex has recently unveiled a new soaking system, Intelligent Soaker 2.0, which is designed to help alleviate heat stress while significantly reducing water usage on dairy farms.

Facility Focus: Could Automated Sort Gates be Your Next Employee?
Facility Focus: Could Automated Sort Gates be Your Next Employee?

Technology can give labor productivity a welcomed boost.

Walmart Makes Plans to Build Third New Milk Processing Plant, This Time in Texas
Walmart Makes Plans to Build Third New Milk Processing Plant, This Time in Texas

America’s largest retail store has announced its plans to build a third milk processing plant, this time in Robinson, Texas.

Flavored Milk Promotes Successful Sale Results at Kwik Trip
Flavored Milk Promotes Successful Sale Results at Kwik Trip

Three flavored milk campaigns helped drive over 800,000 incremental pounds of milk sales at one of America's fastest growing convenience stores.

Track Star Dairy Farmer Sets New Race Record Just One Year After Giving Birth
Track Star Dairy Farmer Sets New Race Record Just One Year After Giving Birth

Just weeks after breaking her own record for the U.S. women’s indoor mile, Purrier St. Pierre, a dairy farmer turned track star, won the women’s 3,000-meter race at the World Athletics Indoor Championship.

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Facility Focus: The Best Way to Better Manage Group Maternity Pens for Calmer Calvings

Though maternity pens can sometimes feel chaotic to manage, there are additional ways to help minimize stress and create a calmer calving environment for both cow and calf.

White House Shines Spotlight on Healthy School Milk Commitment
White House Shines Spotlight on Healthy School Milk Commitment

The Healthy School Milk Commitment is a pledge by 37 school milk processor to provide healthy, nutritious school milk options with no more than 10 grams of added sugar per 8 fluid ounce serving.

65% of the Nation’s Dairy Herd Lives On 1,000-Plus-Cow Operations
65% of the Nation’s Dairy Herd Lives On 1,000-Plus-Cow Operations

While dairy operations with less than 500 cows make up 80% of the nation’s dairy farms, the majority of cows within the nation’s herd reside on farms with 1,000 animals or more.

Select Milk Producers Partners with Westrock Coffee to Make New Milk-Based Coffee Product
Select Milk Producers Partners with Westrock Coffee to Make New Milk-Based Coffee Product

Select Milk Producers has recently entered a letter of intent to form a partnership with Westrock Coffee, a leading coffee, tea and extracts provider, to create a milk-based coffee product.

2024 Milk Production Forecast Reduced, All-Milk Price Looks More Encouraging
2024 Milk Production Forecast Reduced, All-Milk Price Looks More Encouraging

Recently, the USDA lowered its milk production forecast for 2024 due to lower expected output per cow, which is partly offset by higher cow inventories.

New Methane Digester Complete at Tri-Cross Dairy, Begins Supplying RNG
New Methane Digester Complete at Tri-Cross Dairy, Begins Supplying RNG

Tri-Cross Dairy has recently completed a new renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility with Clean Energy and is expected to supply 1 million gallons of negative carbon-intensity RNG annually.

Checkoff Introduces New Hot Chocolate Milk Program to Schools
Checkoff Introduces New Hot Chocolate Milk Program to Schools

Nothing beats a cup of hot chocolate to help shake off winter’s chill. That’s why a dairy checkoff partnership is putting hot chocolate milk into the hands of students during a pilot program.

They Prioritize Genuine People Power
They Prioritize Genuine People Power

In South Dakota, you’ll find a 130-year-old dairy operation that runs on passion, perseverance and a focus on finding the right people. This dynamic trifecta is what makes up the unparalleled culture of MoDak Dairy.

Beef-on-Dairy: Why Feedlots Crave This Important Information
Beef-on-Dairy: Why Feedlots Crave This Important Information

As beef-on-dairy animals within the feedlot system continue to rise, feedlots are craving two key pieces of information to help ensure these crossbred cattle thrive.

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China Expected to be Growth Engine for Global Cheese Trade

China’s annual per capita cheese consumption sits at 0.2 kg., or less than half a pound. However, this number is projected to see growth with the Chinese cheese market seeing a healthy pipeline of investment activity.

South Dakota State University Dairy Makes Plans to Close Doors
South Dakota State University Dairy Makes Plans to Close Doors

Despite efforts to keep its farm doors open, students attending South Dakota State University (SDSU) will longer have a working dairy come June 2024.

South Dakota Dairy Expected to Supply 1.66 Million Gallons of RNG with New Production Facility
South Dakota Dairy Expected to Supply 1.66 Million Gallons of RNG with New Production Facility

Drumgoon Dairy has recently completed a new renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility with Clean Energy and is expected to supply 1.66 million gallons of negative carbon-intensity RNG annually.

7 Tips to Protect Farm Buildings from Heavy Snow Loads
7 Tips to Protect Farm Buildings from Heavy Snow Loads

Not all buildings are built the same. Therefore, it’s important to know just how much snow your roof can handle.

7 Tips You Need to Know to Keep Employees Warm
7 Tips You Need to Know to Keep Employees Warm

To create a safe and comfortable work environment for your farm employees, it’s important to address the specific challenges posed by cold weather on the farm.

DeLaval Launches New Robotic Batch Milking System for Large Herds
DeLaval Launches New Robotic Batch Milking System for Large Herds

As a new approach to robotic milking for larger dairy operations, DeLaval has announced the launch of their new VMS™ Batch Milking system, a method advancement in robotic milking technology.

3 Leadership Trends You Need to Adopt in 2024
3 Leadership Trends You Need to Adopt in 2024

For long-term success, farm leaders should regularly assess the landscape of their operation and adjust their strategies accordingly.

Meet the 2023 Milk Business Conference Award Winners
Meet the 2023 Milk Business Conference Award Winners

The first MILK Business Conference award winners were announced and recognized at the 2023 MILK Business Conference held at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas.

Pizza With 1,001 Varieties of Cheese Breaks World Record
Pizza With 1,001 Varieties of Cheese Breaks World Record

While most cheese pizzas are topped with 2-3 different kinds of cheese, sports 1,001 different varieties - breaking the previous world record.

Organic Valley Added 84 Farms to its Membership in 2023
Organic Valley Added 84 Farms to its Membership in 2023

During a year full of farm consolidation, Organic Valley, the largest dairy cooperative of organic farmers in the nation, added an additional 84 farms to its membership in 2023.

Santa Will Drink More than 5 Million Gallons of Milk This Christmas Eve
Santa Will Drink More than 5 Million Gallons of Milk This Christmas Eve

Whether it’s whole milk, 2%, eggnog or chocolate, Santa sure loves to drink the good stuff – real milk from real, hardworking dairy farm families!

Facility Focus: 4 Tips to Manage Ventilation During the Off-Season
Facility Focus: 4 Tips to Manage Ventilation During the Off-Season

Keeping cows, calves and employees comfortable during the winter months is a balancing act. However finding the right combination between keeping animals warm while also providing adequate air exchange is essential.

DeLaval Launches New Teat Spray Robot Featuring Faster Design
DeLaval Launches New Teat Spray Robot Featuring Faster Design

DeLaval has announced the launch of their new, re-designed automated teat sprayer, the DeLaval teat spray robot TSR2.

Prevent Quitting: Keep Employees Top of Mind in 2024
Prevent Quitting: Keep Employees Top of Mind in 2024

These 10 steps can help keep your employees from walking away.

Does Your Farm's Culture Pass This Easy Test?
Does Your Farm's Culture Pass This Easy Test?

Prioritizing culture is often overlooked when it comes to employee management and retention.

Big News: House Passes Bill to Bring Whole Milk Back to School Menus
Big News: House Passes Bill to Bring Whole Milk Back to School Menus

More than a decade after banning whole and reduced-fat milk from being served during school lunches, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted in support of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act.

Milk Price Predictions End on a Low Note for 2023, Dramatically Lower than Last Year
Milk Price Predictions End on a Low Note for 2023, Dramatically Lower than Last Year

In its December World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, the USDA once again lowered its milk production and price forecasts for 2023.

Determination is Key to South Dakota Dairy’s Rich History
Determination is Key to South Dakota Dairy’s Rich History

Farming has run deep in the Moes family roots for the past 130 years. Today, the fourth and fifth generations continue to keep their ancestors’ dreams of farming alive.

H-E-B Makes Big Plans to Expand Largest Milk Processing Plant in Southwest
H-E-B Makes Big Plans to Expand Largest Milk Processing Plant in Southwest

H-E-B, a regional supermarket chain throughout Texas and Mexico, has recently announced its plans to expand one of the largest milk processing facilities in the Southwest.

Senator Urges USDA to Take Action on Nation’s Milk Carton Shortage
Senator Urges USDA to Take Action on Nation’s Milk Carton Shortage

Schools across the nation have a crisis on their hands – a milk carton shortage that doesn’t seem to have an end in sight. But could the USDA provide assistance? One U.S. Senator thinks so.

USDA Bumps Up 2024 Price Predictions, Lowers Milk Production Forecast for 2023
USDA Bumps Up 2024 Price Predictions, Lowers Milk Production Forecast for 2023

Lower milk production was forecasted for both 2023 and 2024. What could that spell for dairy prices?

A Hot Meal a Day Helps Their Employees Stay
A Hot Meal a Day Helps Their Employees Stay

One dairy’s unique approach to employee retention.

9 Spooktacular Dairy Treats to Hand Out this Halloween
9 Spooktacular Dairy Treats to Hand Out this Halloween

While candy is always a go-to option, why not get creative and hand out some delicious dairy-themed goodies this Halloween instead?

Young Wisconsin Brothers Break Record for World’s Largest Grilled Cheese
Young Wisconsin Brothers Break Record for World’s Largest Grilled Cheese

Grilled cheese is a staple food for children across America. But two Wisconsin brothers decided to take their version of grilled cheese sandwich to the next level.

Deadline Extend for Dairy Producers to Apply for Weather Disaster Assistance
Deadline Extend for Dairy Producers to Apply for Weather Disaster Assistance

Dairy farmers have more time to apply for the Milk Loss Program, an assistance program designed for operations who had to dump or remove milk due to qualifying weather events.

USDA Lowers 2023 Class III Price Predictions, Raises All-Milk Prices
USDA Lowers 2023 Class III Price Predictions, Raises All-Milk Prices

While the all-milk price for 2023 and 2024 saw a nice boost, Class III milk price futures continue to stumble. Will Class IV be dairy's biggest bright spot?

Florida Company Breaks Record for World’s Largest Charcuterie Board
Florida Company Breaks Record for World’s Largest Charcuterie Board

How much cheese does it take to craft the world’s largest charcuterie board?