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Visit dairies from across the United States without leaving World Dairy Expo 2010. Free tours will be presented daily, Tuesday through Saturday, September 28 – October 2, in the Mendota 1 meeting room in the Exhibition Hall.

the National Milk Producers Federation and the International Dairy Foods Association today criticized elected officials for downplaying the food safety risks inherent in raw dairy products, and urged federal lawmakers to take measures restricting such sales.

The 75 dairy farms enrolled in the Dairy Profit Team Program from 2005-2009 generated $12.3 million in additional revenue, according to a summary recently released by the Pennsylvania Center for Dairy Excellence.

Dairy economists at the Universities of Missouri and Wisconsin point out the problems with U.S. dairy price supports

Hilmar Cheese Company’s processing plant in Dalhart, Texas, is back in operation after a fire broke out yesterday afternoon in a refrigerated storage building that was under construction at the facility.

Milk Specialties Global Animal Nutrition recently introduced Advance Calf Medic Plus, a medicated, all-milk protein milk replacer for treating scours and pneumonia in calves.

In testimony before the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture today, Colorado dairy producer Les Hardesty highlighted industry efforts to develop a single national dairy policy that addresses volatility and provides stronger support for dairy farmers in times of low prices.

Economists from the Universities of Missouri and Wisconsin have prepared a Dairy Policy Brief on mandatory supply control as one of 11 different briefs in anticipation of the 2012 Farm Bill.

The Wisconsin dairy industry today launched a full court press against the legalization of raw milk sales in the state, pressing Gov. Jim Doyle to veto legislation now on his desk.

Three national, voluntary supply management programs have been instituted in the United States over the past 25 years or so. All have met with some level of success, but none are being viewed as permanent solutions to surplus milk.