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While previous “mad cow” findings resulted in massive beef trade bans, there were no trade restrictions for dairy during the three previous BSE incidents in the U.S.

National Milk Producers Federation says measure’s impact creates huge out-of-pocket increases for dairy farmers.

Idaho Milk Products has corrected the violations and will pay a penalty of $52,100.

At issue is the market stabilization program, which would require producers who voluntarily sign up to cut production during times of low margins.

Eight people recently sickened by a strain of E. coli reported consuming raw milk from a farm in Armstrong, but samples taken from the Howard County farm all tested negative for the bacteria.

Dairy price supports and MILC payments favored by smaller Michigan dairy producers.

One big reason that cull prices remain so high, despite more dairy cows going to slaughter, is that total U.S. red meat production was down 4% in March.

Nearly 30 farm groups endorse dairy policy changes.

Even though dairy cow numbers were up last year, they weren’t enough to offset declining beef cattle numbers.

On a weighted average based on volume shipped, the hauling charges have not changed, averaging about 30¢/cwt.