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In the USA, cheese consumption has grown from 2.3 billion pounds in 1970 to nearly 10.5 billion pounds in 2011.

Our Dollars and Sense columnists report how they handle breeding and reproduction in their herds.

Revamped website includes resources for members of the dairy industry and milk facts for consumers.

Co-op also says the dairy title of the next farm bill should include risk management tools for dairy producers.

Competition produces winners from across the U.S.

Japan’s entry could offer more access for U.S. dairy exports. But it also could slow the negotiation process, now in its 16th round.

When I saw the title for this month’s discussion on risk management, my mind jumped to milk futures and feed prices. But the more I thought about it, there is more at risk than one year’s profit-and-loss statement.

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

‘For the 20,000 lb./cow budget, income rose by about $340 and variable expenses rose by about $40.'--Robert Tigner, University of Nebraska Extension

Most of us in production agriculture never thought we would be spending the time, effort or money that it takes to keep up with the regulations we all have to comply with in today’s world.