Articles tagged under: dairy
No Impact to Human Health or the Milk Supply
Published March 26, 2024
After the USDA confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a small number of dairy herds, National Milk Producers Federation Executive Vice President for Communications and Industry Relations Alan Bjerga was quick to assure the dairy industry and…AG Gains Protections for Dairy Farm Employees During Litigation
Published March 26, 2024
The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office has reached a temporary injunction with Evergreen Dairy at Paynesville. With this announcement, employees at five facilities in Stearns County and one in Redwood County will be paid while legal action continues. The AG’s Office…Dairy Farm Feedback Sought on Technology
Published January 22, 2024
The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking input from the dairy industry regarding the use of precision technology. Extension Educator Jim Salfer explains. "We're trying to understand what dairy farmers are thinking about from a technology standpoint," said…The End in Sight for SDSU Dairy Farm
Published January 17, 2024
South Dakota State University is shutting down its dairy research and training facility by the end of June. As a result, SDSU plans to cooperate with large dairy farms in the region to provide hands-on experience for its students. Degrees…DMC, DRP Offering a Lifeline
Published January 4, 2024
Dairy Margin Coverage and Dairy Revenue Protection programs have blunted the pain of $15 Class III milk. Ever Ag Insights President Phil Plourd says these programs have had a major impact. "The bottom line is that the steady stream of DMC…Dairy Issues to Resurface in ’24 MN Legislature
Published November 26, 2023
The Walz Administration plans to make dairy policy a priority in the upcoming legislative session. “I’ve had the honor to visit a lot of dairy farms across the state and we know that it’s been difficult for farmers lately," said…Relief for Dumped Milk
Published September 18, 2023
Dairy farmers can sign up for a new assistance program from USDA. Minnesota Farm Service Agency Executive Director Whitney Place says this program compensates dairy farmers for disaster-related losses. "Those dairy producers that were faced with dumping milk due to a…Dairy Talk
Published August 22, 2023
Dairy replacement heifers are a valuable component of a dairy operation. Adequate and consistent vitamin and trace mineral nutrition is important to help support optimal growth, health, immunity, reproduction and hoof integrity. Melissa Holz, technical calf nutrition and business manager,…Dairy Disaster
Published August 3, 2023
A handful of dairy leaders testified during the farm bill listening session at Farmfest, Ron Behounek, who farms with his sons at Hayfield, Minnesota, described the current dairy program as a disaster. "In 2022 we were paid $22.23 per hundredweight; our…