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The FAO’s dairy price index rose to the highest level since November 2007, largely on Chinese demand for milk powder.

Danone, the world’s biggest yogurt maker, canceled its supply contract with New Zealand’s Fonterra and is seeking compensation for last year’s product recall over a contamination scare.

Corn stockpiles in the U.S. were 30% larger on Dec. 1 than a year earlier after farmers harvested a record crop. Analysts were expecting a 34% jump.

Greek yogurt maker increases production and innovation as sales have increased 32% year-to-date and are projected to grow even higher in 2014.

The alleged abuse, recorded by a Mercy for Animals undercover activist, occurred with downer cows.

Prices could average $20.50 per cwt. next year, thanks largely to Class IV milk sales.

Vikings running back Toby Gerhart stopped by to feed calves.

Beyond basic supply/demand in the dairy market, a stronger national, world economy might be coming into play.

Higher milk prices, lower feed costs equal positive cash flow.