Articles tagged under: dairy
The U.S. Challenges Canadian Dairy Policy
Published May 26, 2021
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai is acting on the demands of the dairy industry and challenging Canada’s trade policy. Canada is restricting market access for U.S. dairy products and an official dispute settlement panel will determine if that is a…U.S., Canada and Mexico Review Trade Issues
Published May 18, 2021
In separate video calls, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai spoke with her Canadian and Mexican counterparts. Tai emphasized Canada must live up to its trade obligations for U.S. dairy products. Tai also called on Mexico to resume the authorization of…Heartburn Felt Over Canada’s Dairy TRQ
Published May 17, 2021
Nearly 70 dairy companies and associations are urging the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office to initiate a dispute settlement case with Canada over its dairy tariff-rate quota system. The United States, Canada and Mexico are meeting today and tomorrow to discuss…Improving Financials Within Robotic Milking
Published May 4, 2021
In a review of the Minnesota dairy sector for this past year, AgCentric Executive Director Keith Olander said robotic milking is becoming competitive for net returns. "Robotics had been lagging in our data for awhile, but if you go back…Milk Production Continues to Rise
Published April 22, 2021
March milk production in the 24 leading dairy states rose two percent. Nationwide, South Dakota had the biggest increase in production, up 13.4 percent from one year ago. South Dakota dairy farms added 18,000 cows to the herd in the…Calf Care and Quality Assurance Program Launched
Published March 25, 2021
Calf Care and Quality Assurance is the latest addition to the quality assurance program lineup supported by national beef and dairy organizations. This program provides guidelines on calf health and welfare for producers and helps consumers understand the care given…Land O’Lakes Reports 29 Percent Year-Over-Year Increase in Earnings
Published February 24, 2021
Land O’Lakes reports net income of $266 million for the fiscal year, an increase from $207 million in 2019. The Dairy foods business enjoyed strong retail sales, offsetting the losses in the foodservice area. For WinField United, the margins for…Midwest Dairy Launches New Strategic Plan
Published January 28, 2021
Midwest Dairy launched a new three-year strategic plan earlier this month. The new plan takes into consideration lessons learned in the COVID pandemic with objectives to boost dairy sales, advance dairy research and grow trust in dairy nutrition. Midwest Dairy…A Positive Outlook for 2021 Milk Prices
Published January 4, 2021
Milk prices have been on a wild ride this past year. Demand is one factor that plays into the 2021 price forecast. According to Commodity Risk Management Group broker Mike North, dairy producers should go into the New Year with…