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New hearing set for Dec. 21 to consider short-term price adjustments to all classes of milk.
University of Illinois offers classes on dairy nutrition and milk quality in January. Register now.
Voting ends Dec. 15 to select three national winners.
The move creates a new company to drive investment in Core Power protein milk shake and build opportunities for future dairy-based beverages.
If Congress fails to approve the pending 2012 farm bill, the 1949 permanent law will kick in next month. The result could be dairy support prices of $40 per cwt.
By ERIN KELLY, Gannett Washington BureauWASHINGTON -- The Vermont congressional delegation is pushing for a last-minute deal to pass a farm bill that protects dairyfarmers from plunging milk prices, but they are running out of time as the 112th Congress draws to an end."We’re going to do everything we can, but nobody can predict whether we’ll succeed or not,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.
Dean Foods will use $887 million in net sale proceeds to significantly reduce outstanding debt. Canada-based Saputo expects to expand product offerings to U.S. customers.
Mulhern’s position is a new one within National Milk Producers Federation.
Thirsty for milk, and the money that comes with it, South Dakota has ramped up efforts to recruit dairyfarmers from other states and countries, including England, Ireland and The Netherlands.South Dakota isn’t alone in the recruitment game, as North Dakota, Kansas, Iowa, Texas and other states attempt to prove they are the dairy industry’s next frontier.
The survey found that 74% of Americans believe milk prices should be based on what consumers are willing to pay. Only 9% think milk prices should be set by government policy.
The family-owned operation earns the award for commitment to industry, future generations and the local community.
‘The American food supply is abundant, nutritionally sound, affordable.’ Dr. Mehmet Oz
The Board recognizes the decision to authorize the sale of raw milk is a political decision. So it has offered legislators two options.
Members of Family Dairies USA, Manitowoc Milk Producers Cooperative and Milwaukee Cooperative Milk Producers encouraged to vote by Dec. 18.
Dairy economists share their views on the market’s situation and outlook in this short video.
Wisconsin Governor says more state regulatory reform is needed to grow the state’s dairy industry.
New Zealand dairy giant places dedicated leadership to develop opportunities in the rapidly growing Indian market.
World demand for dairy products remains strong, despite higher prices.
Recipient represents a new breed of producers who believe strongly not only in protecting the environment but in the power of the story of farming.
The proposal announced in November 2012 would end an operation planned in JoDaviess County, Ill., the Illinois Pollution Control Board announced.
Time running out for legislators to improve dairy farmer safety net.
New publication covers site selection, barn layout, conventional versus hoop barns, ventilation, bedding materials, aeration and winter management as well as economics.
The controversial whey factor pricing request galvanizes producer groups but is opposed by processors. State ag department will decide.
House Ag Committee’s ranking member is “opposed to an extension of any kind for any time.”
With White House status quo, other leadership shifts will shape direction of farm and dairy legislation.
Acquisition will bring 33 additional dairies into state’s largest milk processing cooperative.
Two California dairy co-ops will carry on the work of the Alliance, which represented 60% of California’s milk in legislative, environmental and other issues.
Forecasting your cash-flow requirements and ensuring you have access to adequate cash are essential because volatility is here to stay.
Six proposals with individual fluid milk processors will help accelerate product innovation, extend milk’s availability in new channels, and secure additional resources to market fluid milk.
Three Wisconsin-based milk cooperatives propose to merge.