Not that milk production isn’t growing by leaps and bounds both here in the US and, as you’ll recall from a few days ago, Japan.
Do You Know If Your Workers Are Really Legal?
If not, you’d better find out sooner rather than later… otherwise, Uncle Sam may be hauling you off to the federal pen.
MILC Money is On the Way
The Farm Service Agency announced this week that Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) payments are being processed.
Dairy Processor Named One of Top US Small Businesses
Washington DC in Spring is typically known for its Cherry Blossoms, but for Barbara and Leroy Shatto, they might remember meeting George W. Bush more than they’ll remember the trees.
Dairy Consumption Isn't Associated with Weight Gain
A study released earlier this month in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that calcium intake isn’t linked to weight gain.
Lower Milk Price Forecast
How about some more news out of USDA today. This one’s from their World Outlook Board. USDA reporter, Brenda Curtis, has a story about milk prices being forecast lower due to higher production and higher stocks.
Can we Breed Mastitis Out Forever?
Maybe not quite, but USDA is working on a solution. The Ag Research Service is working to determine if we can genetically engineer our cows to resist the infection altogether.
Equity Act Becomes Law
IDFA is happy that the president signed the Milk Regulatory Equity Act into law on Tuesday. According to a press release, “We commend the President for signing this piece of legislation,” said Chip Kunde, senior vice president of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA). “His action today brings this long-fought battle to a close.” The bill, which was passed by … Read More
Milk Price Support Program Changes Announced
USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation announced today the issuance of a newly revised contract for purchasing bulk dairy commodities under the Milk Price Support Program. Bulk dairy products include salted butter, block cheddar cheese, American cheese packed in barrels and nonfat dry milk.
Dairy Caucus Time
It’s time to caucus about dairy according to a release we received today from Congressman Collin Peterson (MN 7th Dist.).