Dairy Herd
Reversing a trend of declining milk production in January and February, U.S. dairy cows pumped out 0.6% more milk in March compared to a year ago.
In New Mexico, where groundwater is the major source of water for humans as well as farms, the state’s dairy industry has been negotiating with the Environment Department to determine the specifics of new water-quality regulations.
The Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) program announced today that it is expanding the types of cheese varieties eligible for export bonuses to include Gouda, Colby, and Monterey Jack.
Although the U.S. dairy herd continues to decrease, the rate of decline appears to be moderating.
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted one bid from Darigold, one bid from Land O’Lakes, two bids from Foremost Farms, and two bids from Dairy Farmers of America for export assistance for a total of 2,452 metric tons (5.4 million pounds) of Cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack to the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Europe.
CLAAS introduces its new Moisture Meter to give producers an effective production management tool to ensure that their crop has reached its optimal point of harvest.
Diamond V announces the launch of its new website, www.DiamondV.com. The newly redesigned site provides agri-market customers the most comprehensive information related to nutrition, health and productivity. The site offers an abundance of technology, research and specie-specific information.
USDA reported this morning that dairy cow slaughter in March was 18,000 head higher than in March 2009, a 7.6% increase.
Sidney Manufacturing introduces its new Gorilla Grapple, a versatile, powerful grapple designed to fit most skid steers.
Cooperatives Working Together announced today that it accepted five export assistance bids last week for the sale of cheese, butter, anhydrous milkfat and whole milk powder.
On April 21, China notified the United States it would block imports of U.S. dairy products May 1 due to alleged deficient export certification. However, USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service is not saying what that “deficiency” is.
To help dairy producers better understand Johne’s disease and become acquainted with preventive measures, two online courses -- one in English, and the other in Spanish -- have been developed specifically for dairy producers.
Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA) announced today that it has reached a settlement with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for a civil monetary penalty of $12 million.
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) announced today that it accepted four export assistance bids last week for the sale of butter, anhydrous milkfat and whole milk powder.
China will grant the U.S. 30 days to work with Chinese authorities to secure agreement on a new health certificate for food-grade dairy exports to the Asian nation
The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) today applauded the announcement by China granting the U.S. 30 days to work with Chinese authorities to secure agreement on a new health certificate for food-grade dairy exports to China.
Dairy Today has joined the Facebook community to reach out to even more people who have an interest in the dairy industry.
Colorado dairyman Les Hardesty was elected chairman of the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC)
Expecting a decline in its California milk volume this year, national dairy processor Land O’Lakes announced April 27 it will close its cheese manufacturing plant in Tulare, Calif., sometime in the last half of 2010.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Citizens’ Board voted unanimously yesterday to pull the permit of Excel Dairy, Thief River Falls, Minn.
In its petition submitted April 29th, NMPF contends that not only have the terms “soy milk” and “soymilk” continued to proliferate, but also other dairy-specific terms like “yogurt,” “cheese,” and “ice cream” are now being used by products made out of a wide variety of non-dairy ingredients.
Land O’Lakes has announced it will idle its cheese manufacturing plant in Tulare, Calif., sometime during the latter half of 2010.
EPA and USDA’s enhanced collaboration will provide up to $3.9 million over the next five years to help the farms overcome obstacles preventing them from recovering and using biogas.
Dairy producers in California’s Central Valley who have identified deficiencies in their nutrient management infrastructure or need other improvements can apply for funds to address those issues under the Agricultural Water Enhancement Program (AWEP).
OSHA says that dairies account for a higher incidence of accidents over the general workforce. The most frequent dairy injuries involve hands and fingers, backs, legs and knees. These often result in employees missing work and, ultimately, higher insurance premiums.
Volatility in dairy prices has now reached record levels, according to Dairy Policy Briefings pulled together by the Universities of Missouri and Wisconsin.
Rabobank’s Australian-based Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory division says pricing in international dairy markets remained extremely firm in U.S. dollar terms through early May, although they softened very slightly at the most recent auction.
Producers have a new vaccination management option with the introduction of a 5-dose vial for Bovi-Shield Gold FP 5 L5 HB. Pfizer Animal Health now offers the vaccine in convenient 5-, 10- and 50-dose vials.
Visitors from around the globe can now log onto www.worlddairyexpo.com and click on the “Attendee Information” tab to learn more about each of the 750-plus companies participating in this year’s show.