DAIRY
Kansas dairy producer strives to bring his farm out of bankruptcy by finding additional funding streams.
Dairy processors say the state is competing to seize global opportunities.
Dollars and Sense contributors share how they take care of the environment.
Cropp and Stephenson: Even with increased milk production and $17 milk prices, 2014 may be a good year for U.S. dairies.
What Chobani is doing to solve the problem at its Twin Falls yogurt plant.
Dollars and Sense contributors describe how they use technology in improve productivity and profitability.
The contest for dairy manufacturing capacity continues as bidders attempt to raise production and add export infrastructure amid rising demand in Asia.
Empire Specialty Cheese Co., a maker of ricotta and mozzarella cheese, says it’s retooling an idle food-processing facility to make more cheese.
Rep. David Valadao, a Central Valley dairy producer, says addressing immigration reform in the House cannot wait.
Dan DeGroot’s guiding principles are his cows, employees and sustainability of the family farm business.
Green Valley Dairy is known for its green practices of recycling water, repurposing manure nutrients, conserving energy and producing electricity with its three anaerobic digesters.
Four multi-generational families run three separate enterprises – a 1,600-cow dairy, a bottling plant and composting business.
Animal agriculture critics say dairy cows eat feed that could be fed to starving people. This CAST study debunks these myths.
Dollars and Sense contributors share how they take care of the environment.
The farm bill, normally left to rural lawmakers, has emerged as a partisan flashpoint as House Republicans have targeted food stamps for cuts.
The MILC program helps dairy producers get through tough economic times.
Exports were equivalent to 17.5% of U.S. milk production in August.
Sheila Rogers of Hy Ridge Holsteins, LLC is winner of $500 toward milking services.
Canada’s Saputo seeks to tap growing demand in China with purchase of Australian cheese and butter plant.
It’s the chain’s first permanent new pizza product added to its menu in nearly two decades.
California Dairy Council Launches Common Sense Solutions to Implementing Common Core State Standards
Free K-8 nutrition curriculum also builds healthy eating habits.
Activity tracking systems have been available for decades, but – as at this Wisconsin dairy -- interest in them has grown as the technology becomes more accurate and easier to use.
Soybeans fell from the highest level in almost two weeks on prospects for dry weather this week. Corn and wheat also declined.
One notable finding: Heifer dry matter intake as a percent of body weight decreases as body weight increases, but the relationship is not a straight line.
Allendale: U.S. supplies are now $30 to $35 a metric ton cheaper than Chinese corn, which may explain buying interest.
The $72 million investment in New Zealand plant will add capacity to meet growing international demand, primarily in global fast food restaurant chains.
Analyst says “anything is possible” after Australia’s biggest milk processor outbids Saputo for cheese and butter factory.
Proposals should include development, installation and operation of dairy manure digester and co-digester projects.
Eligible producers are encouraged to apply for assistance by Nov. 15, 2013.
The partnership marks an important step in elevating the broader dairy industry and New York State’s role as a Greek yogurt leader.