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The dairy industry is increasing food production in a sustainable manner while meeting consumers’ expectations for improved health and well-being of dairy animals, say experts in Journal of Dairy Science.

As if a sharp fall in the price of milk, New Zealand’s biggest export, wasn’t bad enough, the country is now bracing for a summer drought that could further hurt farmers and raise the risk of recession.

World Dairy Expo is featuring new attendee services during the 2015 show, including additional transportation options, expanded ExpoTV coverage and Attendee Survey Kiosks.

A cheese plant in northeast Iowa has begun a $20 million expansion of the facility.

The dairy industry in 2015 is experiencing a similar down cycle to 2009 and 2012. These volatile market swings are not new or unexpected. There are management practices that can be implemented to help sustain the dairy operation.

Take time to review the latest Net Merit percentile rankings for the August 2015 genetic evaluations and update your sire selection goals.

Dairy product sales continue their historical growth pattern in the U.S., which is good news for milk prices.

SwissLane Dairy Farms of Alto, Mich. will host its 100th anniversary and the family operation has invited consumers to a barn party for a celebration.

Hickory Hill Milk dairy farm in Edgefield County, S.C. produces non-homogenized whole milk, chocolate milk and buttermilk. Read more here: http://www.thestate.com/living/food-drink/article36919302.html#storylink=cpy

Robotic milking has helped free up time for other duties around and off the farm for a South Dakota dairyman.