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The event marks 45 years that Jersey breeders have competed on the colored shavings at Expo.

The plant will take in two million pounds of milk per day and be capable of producing 250,000 pounds of whole milk powder.

Farm numbers have declined 6,861, a 30% drop between May 2000 and May 2011. Milk production from the remaining farms is up 29%.

Trio of producers endorses Dairy Security Act as 2012 Farm Bill hearings begin.

USDA raises milk production 700 million pounds from February, to 199.7 billion pounds, and lowers 2012 All-Milk Price to $17.60-$18.20 per cwt.

Check cottonseed prices now and consider locking in a portion of your needs for 2012.

The state’s producers attained their highest-ever output with fewer cows and dairies. Most milk was turned into cheese and butter.

On a day-of-business basis, they sent roughly the same number: 12,420 head/day in 2012 and 12,450 head per day in 2011.

The court found the utility 100% at fault and that electricity can cause a trespass onto the farm’s property, possibly resulting in treble damages.

In 2012, Cooperatives Working Together has assisted member co-ops with export sales of more than 2 million pounds of cheese and butter to 18 countries.