Tag: dairy
How did we get here?
Farm and Dairy reporter Rachel Wagoner digs into the history and market conditions behind the dairy industry's current state in part one of Dairy Dilemma.
A brief history of dairy pricing
How did the dairy market evolve into what it is today? Take a trip back in time to find out how dairy prices have been set over time.
Dairy Margin Coverage
Learn more about the rocky path to the Dairy Margin Coverage program and why some are skeptical of its staying power and ability to stop dairy bankruptcies.
Consider dietary changes to capitalize on milk protein price
Since September, milk protein has become more valuable than milk fat. As a result, dairy cattle diets may need to be changed to take advantage.
About this series
Rachel Wagoner shares why she decided to tackle the comprehensive story of modern dairy and how she brought the Dairy Dilemma series to life.
On the side of history, or at least, our history
Farm and Dairy Editor Rebecca Miller explains the purpose of the Dairy Dilemma series and what went into putting all the pieces together.
‘Will the Dairy Cow Save Humanity?’
An address by Herbert Hoover, U.S. Food Administrator, made to the National Milk and Dairy Farm Exposition, published in Farm and Dairy on May 31, 1918.
Borden Dairy Co. seeks bankruptcy protection
Borden Dairy Co. recently filed for bankruptcy protection, making it the second major U.S. dairy to do so in as many months.
Farm show butter sculpture unveiled
The 2020 Pennsylvania Farm Show butter sculpture was unveiled Jan. 2, carved from butter depicting three of Pennsylvania’s professional sports mascots.
OSU team makes dream trip to Switzerland
Bonnie Ayars details the Ohio State University dairy judging team's recent trip to Switzerland.
