SD Dairy Industry Expands To Serve Cheesemakers
South Dakota dairy producers have undergone a rapid expansion over the past few years to meet the milk needs of the state’s growing cheesemaking industry, bringing a burst of economic prosperity to farm families and farming communities throughout the eastern half of the state.
Cheesemakers hit as Covid-19 prompts UK dairy exports drop
UK dairy exports fell by 10% to 1.32m tonnes in 2020 as supply chains came under pressure during the Covid-19 pandemic, AHDB figures show.
Coronavirus wreaks havoc on community dairy farms
In Wisconsin, dairy’s kind of a big deal. Whether it’s the creamer for your morning coffee or the shredded parmesan on a spaghetti dinner, dairy seems to work itself into every part of the day. That’s why we celebrate June Dairy Month every year to show our local farmers some love.
Cash dairy prices slipping
Most cash dairy prices headed south last week. The Cheddar blocks did set another record high on Monday, at $2.5850 per pound, but the top heavy price tag reversed direction Tuesday and closed Friday at $2.52, down 3.25 cents on the week, ending seven consecutive weeks of gain. It was 73.75 cents above a year ago.
Milk hits bottom; rebound ahead
Last week was a week of contrast as we entered June Dairy Month.
Weekly Digest: April dairy cow slaughter high despite meat plant challenges
April dairy cow slaughter high despite meat plant challenges.
New legislation being introduced to help dairy farmers
The dumping of milk has become one of the images tied to the COVID-19 pandemic, as a drop in demand has hurt Wisconsin’s dairy farmers and processors.
As part of relief package, administration proposes grants for dairy farmers
Vermont’s dairy industry, which was already struggling before the Covid-19 pandemic, could receive an infusion of $50 million to help farmers and processors carry on through the hoped-for economic recovery.
MPs to debate increasing dairy commission’s borrowing limit
Bill allows Crown corporation to borrow $200M more, financing additional butter, cheese purchases.
How the Australian dairy industry responded to COVID-19 crisis
The Australian dairy industry first identified COVID-19 as a potential threat in early January.
