DAIRY
“This is the first market I’ve worked in where food safety is a more important consideration than price.” -- Rob Chester, chief compliance officer at Wal-Mart in China.
FSA Administrator Garcia: “We know these disasters have caused serious economic hardships for our livestock producers. We’ll do all we can to assist in their recovery.”
Guidelines are intended to aid caretakers, animal owners, livestock market operators, animal transporters, and veterinarians.
Chobani says bill would ‘limit transparency” and subject activists to prosecution.
The largest capital project undertaken since California Dairies Inc. built its Visalia plant in 2007, the new evaporator will increase the co-op’s ability to meet tight export specifications on value-added milk powders.
Deadline to apply for the Wisconsin-based position is March 25, 2014.
Cold weather and the dairy are working to mitigate the spill.
Global dairy demand will absorb rising milk production.
Yogurt shipment was blocked by Russian import restrictions.
The Turlock facility will produce a variety of milk powders for global distribution.
House Speaker John Boehner’s refusal to allow a floor vote effectively killed the proposal.
Hay market expert Seth Hoyt says dairies are back in the driver’s seat.
Wisconsin farmers pay an average of 25¢/cwt; North Dakota farmers, $1.26.
The funding will help dairy farmers convert farm waste to energy and develop individualized business and environmental plans to reduce operating costs and increase profitability.
National Dairy Genetics Workshop in Tempe, Ariz., Feb. 17 - 19.
The dairy barn that has lent its name to a southeastern Ohio arts center is marking its 100th year with a series of community displays.
The FAO’s dairy price index rose to the highest level since November 2007, largely on Chinese demand for milk powder.
Danone, the world’s biggest yogurt maker, canceled its supply contract with New Zealand’s Fonterra and is seeking compensation for last year’s product recall over a contamination scare.
The deal will help Lactalis reduce its reliance on Europe, where it gets 60 percent of its revenue.
Indiana’s Fair Oaks Farms is taking a $400,000-$500,000 loss each day for milk that doesn’t make it to the marketplace.
Chief says Feb. 7 deadline makes it possible for more producers to apply.
Pre- and post-milking teat dips should include skin conditioners like glycerin and lanolin.
It instantly calculates cost per hundredweight and per cow.
The American Butter Institute today unveiled a new logo for the association, one of the many changes that has taken place recently at the 106 year-old organization.
Prices could average $20.50 per cwt. next year, thanks largely to Class IV milk sales.
Vikings running back Toby Gerhart stopped by to feed calves.
Beyond basic supply/demand in the dairy market, a stronger national, world economy might be coming into play.
Dairy cow numbers dip below 9.2 million head, the first time in 13 months.
More than 200,000 metric tonnes of dairy products, destined for delivery across Brazil, are expected to pass through the distribution center per year.