Dairy industry news
2024-07-25
WCMA Launches Tailor-Made Programming on H5N1 for Dairy Processors and Farmer Partners
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) will offer three programs in the next three weeks designed to help the dairy industry proactively respond to the ongoing outbreak of highly pathogenic avian... Read more
2024-07-25
Dairy products have growth potential, Part 1
• Most U.S. consumers purchase dairy, which is also the largest category in retail. Read more
2024-07-25
WCMA Launches Tailor-Made Programming on H5N1 for Dairy Processors and Farmer Partners
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) will offer three programs in the next three weeks designed to help the dairy industry proactively respond to the ongoing outbreak of highly pathogenic avian... Read more
2024-07-23
Canadian dairy industry receives $8.5 million earmarked for traceability and quality assurance
Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay announced $8.5 million for two projects led by Dairy Farmers of Canada. Read more
2024-07-23
Pinkeye in Cattle
Driving or riding through a pen or pasture of cattle is a favorite chore for many producers. Making sure our cattle have plenty of clean water, access to feed or forage and monitoring herd health are... Read more
2024-07-22
Bird Flu Hasn’t Affected Overall Milk Production or Prices — But That Could Change
Four months after the first reported cases of bird flu in dairy cows, the price of milk and demand for it have largely remained unchanged. Industry experts say whether that remains the case will... Read more
2024-07-19
ISU Beats the Heat at Meridian Dairy Days
Meridian Dairy Days has a long history of representing the dairy industry in all of Idaho, and has evolved over the years to include more of the community outside of the dairy industry. The farming... Read more
2024-07-15
Managing Heat Stress for Cattle
Managing heat stress in cattle is an important issue to address, especially this time of the year. The USDA states,” Depending on the species, heat stress can reduce meat and milk production and lower... Read more
2024-07-15
FAO June food commodity prices remained unchanged: cereals down, offset by dearer oils, sugar and butter
The benchmark for world food commodity prices was unchanged in June, as increases in international quotations for vegetable oils, sugar and dairy products offset a decrease in those for cereals, FAO... Read more
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2024-07-14
Bird flu: 'No evidence' H5N1 virus spreading among people
H5N1 bird flu has been detected in cows and dairy products in the United States. Authorities say the public health risk is low but warn the virus may adapt to infect humans. Read more
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2024-07-12
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Dairy Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Swiss Cheese, Instant Nonfat Dry Milk (INDM) and Ultra-High Temperature (UHT) milk for distribution to various food... Read more
2024-07-12
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Dairy Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Swiss Cheese, Instant Nonfat Dry Milk (INDM) and Ultra-High Temperature (UHT) milk for distribution to various food... Read more