Dairy - General

Milk sales jumped 5% in stores participating during test period.
The lawsuit protests the governor’s recent permit allowing more dairy cows in the wake of growing yogurt demand.
The dairy co-op recently earned recognition with 19 awards in the only national judging contest in North America that includes all dairy products.
The company closed its office and local plants and asked its 755 local workers to stay at home.
California’s proposed high-speed rail project could split farms and costs producers millions.
Seven forage seminars offered at 2013 World Dairy Expo.
Design enhancements allow 2200 Series to bale it all — from dry, fluffy grass to damp, heavy crop residue.
Precision dairy management involves the use of technology to measure indicators on individual animals and the use of automation to perform tasks.
It helps lactating cows meet the energy demands of early lactation.
In a contest drawing a record number of entries, a Maine-based company earns a top award for its ice cream.
The world’s largest dairy exporter says the product met New Zealand standards but not Chinese specifications.
Year-to-date, 1,818,000 dairy cows have been sent to slaughter, up 3.2%.
State ag department reports 24¢ per cwt. loss and substantial production decline in mid-year review.
New Zealand dairy company continues its internal operational investigation of recent recall of whey protein concentrate.
World Dairy Expo, where farmers come to learn, network and enjoy all things dairy, is set for Oct. 1-5, 2013.
Alvin Schlangen found guilty on five misdemeanor counts.
Milk production declined in most major western states: California, down 3.5%; Arizona, down 2%; Idaho, down 1.1%, and Oregon, down 0.9%.
Margin metrics give a more accurate picture of what’s happening to profitability.
Milk prices to remain strong; record corn crop also expected.
CWT has accepted 14 requests for export assistance from Foremost Farms USA, Land O’Lakes, Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association and Northwest Dairy Association (Darigold).
CEO Theo Spierings will assume interim responsibility for the day-to-day operations of Romano’s division.
Fonterra chairman also announces independent review of manufacturing performance of company’s affected whey protein concentrate.
Vilsack: The 2010 deal through which the U.S. pays Brazil $147 million a year to aid its cotton industry won’t be funded once the current farm law starts expiring.
Three producer-owned dairy co-ops also make the top 10 list.
Idaho-based facility bolsters ability to collaborate and create new dairy products with customers.
Fonterra CEO says milk powder contamination scare put the cost at “tens of millions” of New Zealand dollars.
China fined six dairy companies a combined $109 million for milk-powder price fixing, a record penalty for violating anti-monopoly laws.
The New Holland Trade Center added 138 exhibits to World Dairy Expo’s already expansive Trade Show.
Prices increase after an import ban by China and Russia on New Zealand’s largest dairy exporter stokes speculation buyers will seek limited supplies elsewhere.
The ban could disrupt world dairy markets, creating an opening for U.S. products.
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