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NMPF says now is the time to move forward, even if that requires dairy-specific provisions that not necessarily align with “any requirements for the beef industry.”

360,149 Holsteins were registered in 2011, exceeding 2010 by more than 20,000 animals, an increase of 6%.

The official Jersey lactation average increased to 18,633 lb. milk, 889 lb. fat, and 676 lb. protein.

Cooperatives Working Together has accepted 18 requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America, Darigold and United Dairymen of Arizona.

The majority of Salmonella infections in herds are sneaky and often can go undetected for long periods of time in the form of subclinical salmonellosis.

Open interest in dairy futures and options is up nearly 70%, with Class III options leading the way with more than 84,000 positions.

A Greek yogurt maker that’s erecting a new facility in Twin Falls is winning locals’ loyalty, though it’s yet to roll a single container of its dairy products off Idaho production lines.

Jersey cows required 20% less total feedstuffs by weight and 32% less water to produce the same amount of milkfat and protein as Holstein cows.

Another milk food safety scare has emerged in China, this one due to aflatoxin M1 contamination.

November 2011 budgets show that tiestall barns producing 20,000 lb. of milk per cow were losing $1.81/cwt. when all costs were included.