Dairy - General
EPA detected 0.8 pCi/L of iodine-131, which is 5,000 times lower than the Derived Intervention Level
Tight supply situation expected to continue into 2011 and 2012
Genetically-modified corn hybrids that are Roundup Ready and resistant to Western corn rootworm show no difference in milk yield or components
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California Gov. Jerry Brown declared an end to the state’s drought emergency today.
Led by California producer Doug Maddox, panel members Gary Genske, Syp Vander Dussen and Marv Hoekema discussed the viability of a growth management plan to bring U.S. milk production into balance with demand.
Steve Schlangen, a dairy farmer from Albany, Minn., is stepping up to lead the 3,000-member Associated Milk Producers Inc.
FAPRI assumes that 50% of the milk subject to excess production payment penalty would not have come to market in 2009.
The survey is designed to collect data on current management practices used on heifer ranches.
The committee endorses a growth management plan for the country, but it was the most divisive vote--9-8--of the 23 recommendations made.
In 2010, U.S. dairy sales grew 39% over 2009 to 1.5 million tons.
The concern of the Department of Justice was that Dean’s acquisition would eliminate competition and could result in higher milk prices for school districts.
World Dairy Expo announces that Janet Keller has accepted the position of Communications/Public Relations Manager.
Dairy prices may rise, but until Japan’ situation becomes clearer, expect enhanced market volatility.
The state agency that regulates Oregon’s $473 million dairy industry has given kudos this month to three dairy operations that have gone above and beyond the call of duty in protecting water quality.
G-MAP can provide mating recommendations for an individual genomic-tested animal, a group of genomic-tested animals or a whole herd with GPTAs.
CWT accepted requests for export assistance from Darigold, Foremost Farms, and United Dairymen of Arizona to sell 235 metric tons of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese to customers in Asia and the Middle East.
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Radiation contamination concerns led to this week’s ban on food imports from the area near Japan’s crippled nuclear power plant.
In February, 249,000 dairy cows were sent through Federally inspected slaughter plants, 12% more than a year ago.
Approximately 6% of Holstein cattle carry the gene for Brachyspina, which can cause embryonic death, stillbirth or other physical deformities.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it will ban imports of dairy products and vegetables from an area near the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan, citing “radionuclide contamination."The measure will cover products such as milk and spinach from Fukushima, Gunma, Ibaraki and Tochigi prefectures, the FDA said.
CWT accepted three requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America and Darigold to sell Cheddar cheese to customers in Asia.
The High Plains Water District in the Texas panhandle is proposing to restrict water usage to 1.25 acre feet starting January 1, 2012.
Rep. Walter A. Kumiega is sponsoring LD 366, which clarifies that a raw milk license is not necessary in Maine and that farmers may sell raw milk from motor vehicles, such as a delivery route, and from a portable farm stand, such as those used at farmers markets.