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U.S. dairy companies have committed hundreds of millions of dollars to new plants, products, offices overseas and additional staff.

Despite a decline in dairy farms in Vermont, agriculture officials say milk production is constant and farmers are getting record-high prices for their milk.

The higher prices come after paying farmers increases of almost 15% for milk deliveries in the past two months.

The animals appeared to have starved to death.

To build trust and have the social license to operate, dairies must convey shared values – rather than science -- to consumers.

“This is the first market I’ve worked in where food safety is a more important consideration than price.” -- Rob Chester, chief compliance officer at Wal-Mart in China.

Growing dairy profit margins on the heels of strong export demand are giving producers more opportunities to improve and repair farm equipment and facilities, a Purdue Extension dairy specialist says.

New representatives were added to Expo’s Dairy Cattle Exhibitor and Commercial Exhibitor Committees.

The animal health company has awarded $100,000 to 20 veterinary students.

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