Dairy industry news
2024-04-16
Prices for most crop commodities continued to decline in February
OTTAWA — Monthly provincial prices received by farmers in February for grains, oilseeds, specialty crops, cattle, hogs, poultry, eggs and dairy products were recently released by Statistics Canada. Read more
2024-04-15
Iowa Dairy Farmers, Poultry Producers Encouraged to Remain Vigilant Against Threat of HPAI
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship today provided an update on the continually evolving situation regarding the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle... Read more
2024-04-12
Research Finds Dairy Farmers Receptive to Methane-Reducing Seaweed Feed
New England's dairy industry continues to evolve in response to significant market challenges that include a decreased demand for milk and higher production and land costs. However, there is also... Read more
2024-04-11
Bird Flu Outbreak: Experts Say No Need to Panic About Egg, Dairy Prices or Production in Texas
Avian influenza or bird flu outbreaks now have the poultry industry, the dairy industry and consumers on high alert. Read more
2024-04-11
NMPF, IDFA Concerned With Final WIC Rule Reducing Access to Dairy
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) expressed disappointment in the final rule released today to update the Special Supplemental... Read more
2024-04-11
NMPF, IDFA Concerned With Final WIC Rule Reducing Access to Dairy
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) expressed disappointment in the final rule released today to update the Special Supplemental... Read more
2024-04-03
Research Finds Dairy Farmers Receptive to Methane-Reducing Seaweed Feed
New England’s dairy industry continues to evolve in response to significant market challenges that include a decreased demand for milk and higher production and land costs. However, there is also... Read more
2024-03-28
Alert - Avian influenza in dairy cattle
Discover the recent detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza in dairy cattle and the coordinated efforts among veterinarians, dairy industry, and officials to address the outbreak. Read more
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2024-03-15
2024 Dairy Returns Might Improve
Prices paid in 2024 for dairy products should be similar to 2023, while net returns may be better, according to University of Missouri Extension economist Scott Brown. Read more
2024-03-14
Call for Nominations for Vermont Dairy Farm Award
Burlington--University of Vermont (UVM) Extension and the Vermont Dairy Industry Association (VDIA) are seeking nominations for the 2024 Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year. Nominations will be accepted... Read more
2024-03-08
The Agricultural Research Service is Breeding a Better Potato for a Better Potato Chip
Potato chips are America's classic snack: crunchy, salty, greasy and tasting of potato or flavored with sour cream, vinegar, BBQ, maple bacon or Cajun dill. And on March 14, chip lovers across the... Read more
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2024-03-07
Revolutionize farrowing, pig livability
Successful farrowing and pig livability are vital for the overall profitability and sustainability of swine production. However numerous challenges can impede those goals, such as farrowing... Read more