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Former wrestler Bill Goldberg is on a mission to help educate the public about misinformation on animal agriculture while also addressing world hunger.

His laugh is contagious. He has the mind of a businessman, but the heart of a dairyman. Velmar Green was just named the 2013 Dairyman of the Year at World Dairy Expo.

Field reports of aflatoxin contamination of corn and corn silage are coming in, particularly from southern states where wet growing and harvest conditions were common this season.

The pavilions, encompassing approximately 300,000 square feet, will replace existing cattle housing used for World Dairy Expo and other events.

Last week, Chobani had requested grocery stores destroy 35 varieties of its yogurt, suspected of being contaminated by mold.

Feed costs are down 12% from July in the state; milk is up a dime.

Wisconsin’s S.B. 236 would allow sale of potentially harmful raw milk.

Recipients include a Minnesota dairy company that will receive $8,040 to help offset the cost of producing electricity from two anaerobic digesters.

Lower corn prices and strong international dairy demand are expected to strengthen the outlook for U.S. dairies.

To date, no dairy farms have been forced to evacuate, though some cattle have been moved to higher ground.