…U.S. dairy trade associations: the National Milk Producers Federation, the U.S. Dairy Export Council and the International Dairy Foods Association. Released along with the analysis were statements from members of…
Animal Monitoring Technology at World Dairy Expo
SCR Dairy was at the World Dairy Expo and talked with AgNet West about its animal monitoring technology. SCR Dairy says the technology is like a fitbit for cows. SCR…
Food Price Index Up in September
…increases for dairy products, meat and oils. Last month’s rise in the FFPI was driven mostly by stronger dairy and sugar quotations. The FAO Cereal Price Index averaged 140.9 points…
States Recruiting California Dairies Again
Another state is recruiting California dairies again trying to increase their numbers in the industry to help support their systems. One of the hundreds of exhibits at the World Dairy…
Sommet De l’Elevage is Under Way
…visited during the three days of the show. The tours include visits to beef and dairy cattle farms, sheep and goat units, agro-industrial sites and more. In addition to the…
Aged Cows Top the International Guernsey Show
The one-two pair of winning Six-Year-Old & Older Guernsey cows captured Grand and Reserve Grand Champion honors at this year’s International Guernsey Show on Tuesday, October 4 at World Dairy…
U.N. Official Says Lower Food Prices Threaten Anti-Hunger Efforts
…July and almost seven percent above the corresponding period last year. That’s because while prices for grains are retreating, prices for dairy, oils and sugar are increasing. The FOA will…
Food and Agriculture Co-op Income Again Sets Record
…2015. Dairy Farmers of America, a milk marketing cooperative based in Kansas City, Mo., came in second place, with $13.9 billion in total revenue. Land O’Lakes, a dairy foods and…
Safety-Net Payments to Farmers
…in excess commodities to be redirected to food banks and those in need, making $11 million in payments to America’s dairy farmers through the Dairy Margin Protection Program, and reprogramming…
World Dairy Expo Kicks off in Madison, WI
…industry, World Dairy Expo attracts more than 70,000 attendees from over 90 countries to Madison, Wis. each year. AgNet West’s coverage of World Dairy Expo is sponsored by SCR Dairy….
Western View: Got Gas?
…scientists. Much of it is discharged through its waste which can be captured and recycled. But the cow itself remains a target for environmentalists. The White House wants the dairy…
Farm Economy Slumping into Fourth Quarter 2016
…quarter, the bank says profit margins for crop producers deteriorated in August and September. Profit margins also remained poor in the cattle and dairy sectors. Agricultural credit conditions have weakened…
Organic Research and Extension Programs Funding
…organic farms in the U.S. sold $6.2 billion in organic products, up 13 percent over 2014. Certified organic products in the U.S. include a wide range of goods from dairy…
State Ag Directors Say Next Farm Bill Could Provide Relief
…of State Departments of Agriculture met in Nebraska last week. Politico reports members mulled over issues including dairy prices, water quality issues and disaster relief funding as farm bill priorities…