Tag: dairy
Managing prepartum dairy cows for successful calving and lactation
Implementing a meaningful transition cow management program is critical for the survival and performance of both newborn calves and lactating dairy cows.
Organic dairies in the Northeast may have found home for milk
Organic Valley offered 80 farms in the Northeast a market for their milk after being dropped by Horizon Organic and Maple Hill.
Ukraine’s dairy industry relies on imports, small household herds
Since the Russians attacked Ukraine, we've learned a lot about its agricultural industry. But what about it's dairy industry specifically?
Fourth and fifth generations at Canon Dairy not afraid to try...
Canon Dairy has been around since the early 1900s. Keeping things current and trying new things, from conservation practices to business ideas, has helped the Canon family keep the farm going through the years.
Farmer-owned MMPA to acquire Superior Dairy
The Michigan Milk Producers Association will acquire Superior Dairy in Canton, Ohio, a subsidiary of LEL Operating Co.
Ohio Swiss Cheese Association dissolves after century of service
The Ohio Swiss Cheese Association dissolved after several years of waning membership and interest, but the industry has a strong past and future in Ohio.
USDA establishes Dairy Donation Program
U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh announced Aug. 25 the establishment of a $400 million Dairy Donation Program.
Dairy experts talk about industry ‘roller coaster’ at summit meeting
Challenges related to markets, environmental stewardship and policy continue to push the dairy industry to adapt. The good news is, for farmers who manage their businesses well, there are still plenty of ways to be successful in dairy.
Pennsylvania milk labeling bill heads to Gov. Wolf’s desk
Senate Bill 434 would allow milk processors to apply with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to exceed the 17-day labeling code.
Cortland dairy responds to need for milk during pandemic
Bottling milk and selling it was never in the plans for Denmandale Dairy. Then the pandemic hit and store shelves sat empty of milk. They Denmans knew what they had to do.
