Articles tagged under: dairy
UM Dairy Education Center Renamed
Published June 10, 2019
The University of Minnesota and Davis Family Dairies have renamed the dairy education center west of St. Peter. The John Fetrow Dairy Education Center is named after a retired professor at the University of Minnesota who was instrumental in the…Dairy Promotion Focuses on Demand and Consumer Trust
Published June 5, 2019
During a time of low milk prices, the dairy checkoff program plays a vital role in helping dairy farmers. According to Midwest Dairy Association CEO Lucas Lentsch, the promotional pieces are focused on building dairy demand and increasing trust among…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…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…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…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…New Dairy Margin Coverage Tool Available
Published May 1, 2019
Dairy farmers wanting to learn more about the Dairy Margin Coverage program and how it fits into their business plan can now evaluate different coverage levels using a web-based tool. The new Dairy Margin Coverage Decision Tool assists producers in…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…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…