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A Minnesota dairy reports a feed cost of $6.59/cwt. of milk produced, a number that is probably causing envy across the country.

Farmers and meatpackers across the country could be getting a glimpse of the future under trade agreements nearing approval in Congress.

Casey’s Dairy Advancement Act would not include any supply or growth management component, but would continue the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) program or allow dairy producers to enroll in the Livestock Gross Margin-Dairy program.

130 companies are making their first appearance.

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has identified a list of the programs that are available to farm families recovering from flood damage.

Governor Chris Christie today announced that United States Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack has granted a Natural Disaster Designation for 20 New Jersey counties following flooding and high winds from Hurricane Irene and several other weather disasters for farmers so far this year.

The new standards address animal welfare for dairy calves and heifers from birth to freshening across the U.S.

In a world of increased feed costs, uncooperative weather and problems with forage quality, high milk prices and strong demand are helping some dairy producers make ends meet.

Culling was up across the country over the July numbers, with the largest jump in the Midwest, up 25%.

The legislation will replace current, outdated dairy programs with new risk management tools.