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But in a delicious ironic way, the demand for whey, the waste product of cheese manufacturing, is now growing by leaps and bounds.

A 20,000-sq.-ft. pavilion will be dedicated to the beef and livestock industries, Feb. 14-16 at the Tulare, Calif., show.

Over the next decade, the company says, the potential to grow dairy globally is more than double that of the next two food categories—bakery and chilled processed foods—combined.

The most recent projections show potential payments in February, March and July.

If you must apply manure in winter, do so to fields with the lowest risk of runoff.

Sales of Greek yogurt are booming in the United States, benefiting from a perception that the food is healthier than regular yogurt and other snacks.

Tigner estimates feed costs alone per hundredweight of milk sold is $13.63 for 24K herds compared to $15.20 for 20K herds.

Remodeled facilities will enable better animal care—with better cooling and ventilation and bigger, more comfortable stalls—and enhanced learning opportunities than are possible in the existing 56-year-old setup.

The 2012 forecast of total red meat and poultry production is raised from last month, largely reflecting increased pork production.

Part of the challenge for dairies has been high corn and soybean prices.

The giant food company is helping China accelerate the development of its milk industry,

WASHINGTON -- The feathers are flying over a deal the egg industry cut with the Humane Society of the United States to regulate how farms care for their laying hens.

Keep somatic cells counts low. Follow drug label directions to the letter. Obey milk and meat withholding periods as though the survival of your business depends on it.

Follow the links to read extended versions of Dollars and Sense.

Further price erosion could occur in the first quarter after buyers assess their year-end inventory positions.

Cautious optimism for world dairy markets

United Dairymen of Arizona tailors its products to meet export needs.

Window of opportunity grows wider for dairy exports

The spreadsheet allows the user to plug annual milk production and estimated annual increases along with program participation level.

Issuing units of “phantom stock” is a new twist on an old strategy of deferring compensation.

Do your office tasks out in the field, corral, truck or coffee shop. A laptop, netbook, tablet or smart-phone is all you need.

Lo que se debe saber acerca de la cumplimentación migratoria y los formularios I-9

Attorney Anthony Raimondo wants dairy producers to be clear about employment laws and immigrant labor. “The undocumented worker is not the only one at risk,” he says.

Do not short change nutrient to your cows; never give up milk.

Tennessee's Sweetwater Valley Farm is the 2012 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year.

Individual U.S. dairy farms will now have to ship milk with fewer than 400,000 somatic cells per milliliter to qualify for exports to the European Union.

Dairy producers will be running out of feed this spring and scrambling for supplies.

I am a manager/stockholder for Larson Dairy Inc. Okeechobee is the southernmost point at which milk is produced in Florida. My grandfather started our dairy business in 1947.

Siemers Holsteins is a 2,700-cow family corporation located in Newton/Cleveland, Wis., a rural area between Green Bay and Milwaukee.

My wife, Pam, and I started Prairie View Dairy with a partner in 1978. Bailey County, Texas, had only two dairies at that time, so we were pioneers in our area, starting with 350 Holsteins on 80 acres.

I am a third-generation dairy farmer, married with four children. We are a family-owned and -operated business.

China is importing more dairy cows to try and beef up its transition to larger scale farms, as the industry attempts to boost production and quality following a deadly scandal.

Cooperatives Working Together has accepted 18 requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America, Darigold and United Dairymen of Arizona.

The official Jersey lactation average increased to 18,633 lb. milk, 889 lb. fat, and 676 lb. protein.

Jersey cows required 20% less total feedstuffs by weight and 32% less water to produce the same amount of milkfat and protein as Holstein cows.

They'll be responsible for placing over 2,500 head of the finest dairy cattle in the U.S. and Canada during the Oct. 2-6 show.

NMPF says now is the time to move forward, even if that requires dairy-specific provisions that not necessarily align with “any requirements for the beef industry.”

Last year’s total was nearly 20 million pounds higher than dairy exports achieved in 2010.

360,149 Holsteins were registered in 2011, exceeding 2010 by more than 20,000 animals, an increase of 6%.

Funding is available right now to help producers address on-farm energy use and increase efficiency.

A website addresses each aspect of facility design that affects cattle health and productivity, for calves through adult cows.

London: The Scottish Government has issued the following press release: Scotland's rural sector is well equipped to cope with the challenges that lie ahead, according to Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead.After a year that brought everything from extreme weather and sheep electronic identification to high livestock prices and record foodand drink sales, Mr Lochhead said he continues to detect a mood of optimism in Scottish agriculture.And, with the Common AgriculturalPolicy due for reform, he said 2012 was set to be a key year for Scotland's farmers.Mr Lochhead said:"Farmers make a tremendous contribution to our lives on a daily basis - everything from producing food for the nation to safeguarding the landscape and biodiversity that makes our countryside so spectacular."The sector not only underpins our ruraleconomy but supplies the outstanding raw materials for a booming food and drink industry that is a pillar of our national economy."Agriculture has a vital role to play in Scotland which is why it's crucial that we get a fair deal for Scotland's farmers when the Common AgriculturalPolicy is reformed. That means we need a CAP which is flexible, recognises Scotland's diverse needs and which supports genuinely active farmers."Since the starting gun was fired on the CAP reform negotiations back in October, we have all been working together to understand what the detail of the proposals mean for Scotland."There have also been a number of roadshows round the country to explain the detail and these will continue into the New Year, when there will also be a consultation to allow people to give us their views on Europe's proposals."The negotiations in Europe are likely to take some time but 2012 will be a key year to ensure that we have a CAP that is fit for purpose and delivers support for Scottish farmers - enabling them to continue protecting our iconic countryside and producing the food for which we are world-renowned."I will also ensure our voice is heard loud and clear in the corridors of Whitehall and Brussels.

WASHINGTON - The Food and Drug Administration has moved to limit the use of an antibiotic that is injected into livestock before slaughter, saying it could increase antibiotic resistance in humans.

Glanbia Foods of Idaho sees increased sales of the cheese to Mexico, which buys 20% of U.S. cheese.

FDA says it is taking the action to preserve the effectiveness of cephalosporin drugs for treating diseases in humans.

The new space will offer 130 booths to accommodate the ever-growing demand for exhibit space.

Dairy Council of California is helping turn back a tide that threatens to sweep flavored milk out of California school meal programs.

Energy Policy: Congress let the corn-based fuel's tax credits expire when it adjourned, but continuing mandates for its use means pump prices will go even higher and the money saved will be spent elsewhere.Subsidies for ethanol expired over the weekend, ironically just days before the Iowa caucuses.In their 33 years of existence, ethanol subsidies, the original poster child for crony capitalism, with an estimated cost of at least $45 billion and an annual price tag in recent years of $6 billion, have been a political sacred cow, letting farm state politicians bring home the bacon in exchange for generous campaign contributions.

Open interest in dairy futures and options is up nearly 70%, with Class III options leading the way with more than 84,000 positions.

The majority of Salmonella infections in herds are sneaky and often can go undetected for long periods of time in the form of subclinical salmonellosis.