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Princess Kay Finalists Selected

Published May 20, 2019

The ten finalists for Minnesota’s Princess Kay of the Milky Way competition have been announced. That list includes Kayla Biel of Fillmore County, Elizabeth Golombiecki of Stevens County, Donna Honer of Stearns County, Grace Jeurissen of McLeod County, Elizabeth Krienke…
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Restoring Faith in the System

Published May 20, 2019

A government shutdown following the signing of the 2018 Farm Bill delayed implementation of the new Dairy Margin Coverage Program. Five months later, Associated Milk Producers Incorporated Vice President of Public Affairs Sarah Schmidt says AMPI members are starting to…
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An Uptick in Cow Prices

Published May 6, 2019

A strong interest from buyers and sellers is keeping the cow market strong. Joe Varner says there’s an uptick in cows being sold at the five barns he oversees in Bagley, Motley, Pierz, Winger and Fergus Falls. Long Prairie Livestock…
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MPP Repayment Options

Published May 6, 2019

Dairy farmers who had coverage under the old Margin Protection Program are eligible to get back some of those premiums. Farm Service Agency Administrator Richard Fordyce says there are a couple options available to dairy farmers. "There's an ability for…
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Labeling Debate Continues

Published April 25, 2019

The Food and Drug Administration received thousands of public comments about the labeling plant-based beverages with dairy terms, like soy milk or almond milk. The Plant-Based Foods Association reviewed the public comments and found 76 percent oppose labeling restrictions. National…
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Marginal Change in U.S. Milk Production

Published April 23, 2019

In the 23 major dairy producing states, milk production in March was nearly steady with year ago levels, down just one-tenth of one percent. Minnesota milk production increased less than one percent, while the number of milk cows in the…
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Exports a Bright Spot for U.S. Dairy

Published April 18, 2019

One of the brightest spots for the U.S. dairy industry is exports. Midwest Dairy CEO Lucas Lentsch explains in 2018 there was a record-high 16 percent of all dairy solids exported. There is market growth potential in Mexico and Asia.…
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A Push for Dairy Reform

Published April 18, 2019

Dairy industry reform was the theme for the Dairy Together Roadshow discussion in Greenwald, Minnesota. Local dairy farmers, the National Farmers Organization and state Farmers Union organizations met to discuss solutions for the dairy industry challenges. University of Minnesota Professor…
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