Industry News
Dairy industry short course slated
(9/7/2010)
Event designed for those who would like to learn more about the different management aspects of the dairy industry in the Southwest.
USDA seeks applicants for renewable energy feasibility studies
(9/7/2010)
Grants of $50,000 are available to identify renewable energy opportunities.
Milk does a body good, especially athletes
(9/7/2010)
Milk may be just as good or even better than sports drinks following exercise.
CWT assists four export sales of cheese
(9/7/2010)
Cheese heads to Asia.
Barrel cheese recovers but cannot lift Class III
(9/7/2010)
Cheese futures on week end profit-taking, say market analysts.
FDA issues caution about cheese from Washington creamery
(9/7/2010)
Recent inspections revealed Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Making bacteria unwelcome
(9/7/2010)
New research may lead to blocking E. coli bacteria before they move into the gut of cattle.
New All-American Dairy Foundation formed
(9/7/2010)
First award will go to the 2010 Premier National Junior Show Grand Champion Holstein.
Prosecutor: Ohio dairy farm worker to plead guilty
(9/6/2010)
Undercover video case.
Warm Sept. bolsters corn, soybean prospects
(9/3/2010)
Warmer-than-normal temperatures seen for the Midwest this month.
Farms now able to enroll in National Dairy FARM Program
(9/3/2010)
Participation information and animal care video available to farmers.
Futures prices took a hit Thursday
(9/3/2010)
Traders ran for cover and prices fell sharply.
'We are not moving!" dairy tells neighborhood
(9/3/2010)
California dairy posts signs to remind potential home buyers that it intends to stay.
Tractor upgrades reduce farm deaths from rollovers
(9/3/2010)
Tractor rollovers have long been the leading cause of death on U.S. farms.
Costco speaks out on veal supplier’s tactics
(9/2/2010)
Undercover video was released this week.
Milk tops climate-friendly list
(9/2/2010)
A new poll ranks beverages according to their nutrient content and climate impact.
Minnesota dairy farmer wins Good Farm Neighbor Award
(9/2/2010)
Badger Valley Farm is located near Caledonia, Minn.
Global dairy trade prices firm across board
(9/2/2010)
Supports futures, say market analysts.
Disease-traceability garners support (commentary)
(9/2/2010)
Animal-health officials and industry representatives find areas of agreement during meeting in Denver last week.
Good corn silage harvest practices pay off
(9/2/2010)
Use these hints to help you do a better job.
Lots of dairy learning opportunities
(9/1/2010)
Seven September Webinars slated on a variety of topics.
“Know a California Farmer” Web site launches
(9/1/2010)
KnowACaliforniaFarmer.com is an interactive Web site for the general public.
Dairy checkoff partners with Newsweek
(9/1/2010)
Partnership leads to distribution of more than 1 million copies of the back-to-school guidebook “How to Build a Healthy Kid."
Injunction sought against Michigan dairy
(9/1/2010)
The Justice Department alleges that the dairy sold cows with illegal traces of antibiotics in their bodies.
Turnaround Tuesday
(9/1/2010)
Spot cheese, butter, futures higher, say market analysts.
Tools to help you safeguard your industry
(9/1/2010)
As the gap between consumers and agriculture widens, consumers have questions about how beef is raised. A new tool from the beef checkoff can help you bridge that gap.
Organic farmers not immune to economic slump
(9/1/2010)
Report shows 2009 organic farming profitability down; organic dairies faring better.
Profitability is stuck in neutral
(8/31/2010)
The milk-feed profitability ratio hardly budges, despite a healthy 60-cent increase in the all-milk price in August.
Supply management – yes or no?
(8/31/2010)
Survey of Western dairy producers says "yes," but with a few caveats.
USDA issues final rule amending fluid milk definition
(8/31/2010)
Amendments maintain the current 6.5 percent nonfat milk solid standard and incorporates an alternative 2.25 percent true milk protein criterion.
Japan declares end to foot-and-mouth epidemic
(8/31/2010)
The outbreak resulted in the slaughter of nearly 290,000 cows and pigs.
Cheese prices poised to move higher: Why?
(8/31/2010)
Total cheese usage has grown nearly 3 percent during the first half of 2010 compared to a year ago and cheese stocks numbers appear to be topping out, say market analysts.
Insight on forage management, lowering production costs
(8/31/2010)
Two experts share tips.
Another undercover video: This time veal
(8/31/2010)
It's the third video released this year by the animal-rights group Mercy For Animals.
Question your vaccines
(8/31/2010)
When designing a vaccination program for a dairy, there are many variables to consider.
We know you like sensational stories (commentary)
(8/30/2010)
It’s kind of a chicken-or-the-egg argument: Which came first? News outlets that like to be sensational? Or, readers who like sensational stories?
Corn futures may be headed back above $5
(8/30/2010)
They hit a 15-month high this week.
Dairy farmer basically exonerated in sex-abuse trial
(8/30/2010)
He was found not guilty of six counts; jury doesn't reach a verdict on the others. But he was found guilty of furnishing alcohol.
CWT assists two export sales of butter
(8/30/2010)
Product heads to Europe and North Africa.
Dairy antitrust workshop transcript available
(8/30/2010)
Video footage and a transcript of proceedings from the dairy competitiveness workshop held in Madison, Wis., this summer are now available online.
Production of Missouri dairy's cheese stopped
(8/30/2010)
Action comes after traces of bacteria found in cheese sold in California.
Mark your calendars
(8/30/2010)
Here is a look at the speaker schedule for the Dairy Forage Tool Box seminars during this year’s World Dairy Expo.
Three reasons for on-farm milk culturing
(8/30/2010)
Although on-farm milk culturing is not for every dairy farm here are some benefits you may want to consider.
Semen handling key to good reproduction
(8/30/2010)
Use these tips to handle semen properly and get heifers bred.
Block cheese prices near 20-month high
(8/30/2010)
CME spot block and barrel cheese continue to march higher with blocks approaching the 20-month high of $1.72 made on Dec. 2, 2009, say market analysts.
Animal scientist steals the show
(8/30/2010)
The top moment at Sunday night's Emmy Awards comes when Temple Grandin goes on stage to hug an award-winning movie producer.
Speak up and be heard
(8/30/2010)
Farmers Voices workshop to be held Nov. 8-9 in Minnesota.
Attend the "Bookkeepers Boot Camp"
(8/27/2010)
Financial workshop for women in agriculture scheduled for Sept. 23.
An up-close look at dairy farming
(8/27/2010)
A city newspaper editor recently spent part of a day working on a California dairy farm to learn more about modern dairy farms.
Check out this video
(8/27/2010)
The Milk Source dairies in northeast Wisconsin have released a YouTube video that shows how they care for their cows.
