Jim Mellon predicts the end of animal and dairy farming
Jim Mellon is a billionaire investor, a businessman, a philanthropist and an author of several prominent books. He also shows the ability to successfully identify emerging global trends.
Carbon neutral dairy farming in 2050 is possible
This is the promising result of the 22nd Online Dairy Conference of the International Farm Comparison Network (IFCN). The event connected over 1000 dairy experts from 81 countries.
Dairy farming operation says Resource Management Act breach fine too stiff
A dairy farming operation fined more than $100,000 for allowing effluent to enter a waterway and keeping silage too close to water is arguing the penalty is too stiff.
Rule on Cutting Farms Designed to Respect All Involved
In March of 2018 nearly 30 independent Pennsylvania dairy farmers received termination notices from the milk dealer purchasing their milk.
Saputo expands non-dairy cheese and value-added ingredients with two acquisitions
MONTREAL — Global dairy giant Saputo Inc. is beefing up its non-dairy cheese and value-added ingredients holdings with two new acquisitions.
Milk prices continue to strengthen
Milk prices continue to strengthen since their low in February. The February Class III price was $15.75 and had increased to $17.67 in April with May forecasted to be around $18.90.
Negative Producer Price Differentials a Lingering Headache for Dairy
An obscure milk pricing formula has cost some dairy farmers millions of dollars over the past year, and its disruptions might not be over.
McClure dairy shuts down
Bob McClure is closing his dairy operation in the Point Reyes National Seashore, putting an end to the largest and oldest dairy in the park and leaving the eight families who live on the land without housing or work.
Digital connection unites farmers
Dairy farming can be rather isolating at times, particularly in Southland, so farmer Tangaroa Walker turned online to build a like-minded community.
