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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…

USMCA Enforcement Falls Short

Published July 11, 2023

Glenwood, Minnesota dairy farmer Brad Vold was one of the five farm and rural leaders testifying before the Ways and Means Committee. Vold said it is important for the government to negotiate new trade agreements in key markets including Taiwan,…

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No Impact to Human Health or the Milk Supply

AG Gains Protections for Dairy Farm Employees During Litigation

Dairy Farm Feedback Sought on Technology

The End in Sight for SDSU Dairy Farm

DMC, DRP Offering a Lifeline

Dairy Issues to Resurface in ’24 MN Legislature

Relief for Dumped Milk

Dairy Talk

Dairy Disaster

USMCA Enforcement Falls Short

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