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Six-day event will feature nearly 2,000 producers exhibiting 3,000 animals in 22 shows.

An analysis of bulk tank somatic cell counts in four Federal Milk Marketing Orders suggests the 400,000 cell/ml European Union (EU) threshold may be having a positive impact on U.S. milk quality.

The New Zealand-based dairy cooperative will build a second,15,000-cow dairy hub in the Asian nation.

Last week, Chobani had requested grocery stores destroy 35 varieties of its yogurt, suspected of being contaminated by mold.

Feed costs are down 12% from July in the state; milk is up a dime.

Wisconsin’s S.B. 236 would allow sale of potentially harmful raw milk.

Recipients include a Minnesota dairy company that will receive $8,040 to help offset the cost of producing electricity from two anaerobic digesters.

Lower corn prices and strong international dairy demand are expected to strengthen the outlook for U.S. dairies.

To date, no dairy farms have been forced to evacuate, though some cattle have been moved to higher ground.

State ag secretary: “We are at a point where focused funding can help us make the transition to wider adoption and implementation of digesters in our state.”