Dairy Business News
There has been a huge shift in consumer attitude towards food over the past four decades. Today’s consumer wants to know where their food comes from, how it was made and the succeeding impact on the environment.
How is the dairy industry doing when it comes to meeting environmental and broader social responsibility commitments?
Inflation in the dairy sector is not as steep as it is for some of the food products.
Americans are expected to purchase 161 million lb. of butter between the second week of November through Christmas.
More than 200 workers are now on strike in western New York with Saputo Dairy.
The new formulation has 25 percent less sugar than McDonald’s previous chocolate milk and is no longer a fat-free product.
Three dairy producers discuss how efficiencies and technology play a role on their farm and how the industry needs to continue to evolve and adapt for future farmers in the next 10 to 20 years.
While farmers don’t stop farming for Veteran’s Day, they do proudly wave the red, white and blue, illustrating the pride they have for their country. For some, saluting the flag strikes a deeper meaning.
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season hastily approaching, now is the time to look over business details to help make your transition into the new year much smoother.
Mental health hit center stage as the pandemic has wreaked havoc on the mental headspace of many. The Center of Disease Control (CDC) reports that one third of Americans experience symptoms of anxiety or depression.
The owner of Shuttered Dairy has plead guilt to conducting nearly $60 million in fraud. Meanwhile, farm losses 5,800 farms in 2019 versus 2018. Ag Day’s Clinton Griffiths explains more in this week’s Dairy Report.
Wisconsin, known nationally as the nation’s dairy state, lost 818 dairy farms in 2019, a full 10% of its dairy herds.
Schreiber Foods, one of Wisconsin’s largest milk processors, was recently hit by a possible ransomware attack.
Many dairy producers are on solid financial ground, Financial experts offer tips to hold that ground, such as taking advantage of current interest rates and positioning your farm as a preferred employer.
The USDA has extended the program to allow all schools to offer free breakfast and lunch to students. This is also helping eat into U.S. dairy supplies.
Under today’s U.S. dairy supply system, relatively small changes in supply generate relatively large changes in prices.
Dairy consumption in the U.S. increased for the third consecutive year. Find out which categories drove this growth.
With the U.S. dairy industry playing a leading role thanks to its 2050 Net Zero goals, two dairy farmers, Charles Krause and Deb Vander Kooi, took the stage at the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) last month.
What standards do lenders use to evaluate farm loans in 2021?
The national average price for replacement Holstein dairy heifers continues to hover at about $1,100 per head, well below the cost of production.
Dairy demand continues to be a bright spot for the dairy industry right now. That’s despite higher input costs, inflation and the battle to find enough workers.
September 1, a tornado that spun out from the remnants of Hurricane Ida, ripped across Wellacrest Farms in New Jersey, demolishing their farm. A month later, the Eachus family continues to rebuild and persevere.
DMI announced that Tom Gallagher will retire from his three-decade tenure as chief executive officer. A delivered mission of increased sales and trust is the legacy that the longtime CEO says he hopes he leaves behind.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, along with Democratic lawmakers, announced on Tuesday five bills totaling more than $25 million in investments in the state’s agriculture industry.
Trade Show exhibitors explain why participating in Expo every October is instrumental to business success.
Labor, packaging, and ingredient shortages along with rising commodity prices continue to send food prices higher.
Processors face mounting issues ahead of the holiday demand season.
You are busy every day managing and mitigating the risks of being in the dairy business. What are the events that would immediately alter every other plan you have made?
Prices have not been able to increase seasonally as of yet. There is some question as to whether there will be much upside potential due to continued strong milk production.