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A modest production increase in 2013 could help support prices, USDA says.

California dairy puts more emphasis on high-quality corn silage.

State imposed the quarantine May 10 after several people became ill from consuming the dairy’s raw milk.

Once again, western states led the surge in milk production.

Fifty-seven counties produce 50% of all Federal Order and California milk, down from 62 counties just five years ago.

Alfalfa export volumes surged 14% last year. But rising cow numbers and reduced alfalfa acres also played a role in rising hay prices.

Grazing can be a viable system for new dairy operations.

Cornell University’s David Galton receives top award. Several others honored.

With European partner, the New Zealand company will establish a new cheese plant and a dairy ingredients factory in the Netherlands to supply its European and Asian customers.

Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 14 requests for export assistance from Darigold, Foremost Farms, Land O’Lakes, Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative and United Dairymen of Arizona.