Virginia dairy farmers adapting after years of declining market
Virginia’s dairy industry has been declining in recent years as consumer preference has changed.
Lawsuit accuses DFA leadership of ‘extortion’ and ‘cartel’ tactics after Dean Foods sale
The complaint argues the U.S. dairy industry was facing a collapse before the pandemic because of the co-op and is now unfairly expanding its reach. DFA called the suit “ridiculous and without merit.”
Farmers Get Billions in Virus Aid, and Democrats Are Wary
As the administration sends up to $16 billion in additional subsidies, critics are concerned that the funds could be used to ensure that the president maintains the backing of one of his key voting blocs.
Dean Foods dust still has not settled
Even though a bankruptcy court awarded a majority of the assets from the former Dean Foods Company to Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) and Prairie Farms, all is not settled. Food Lion LLC and Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association recently filed a lawsuit in federal court over three milk plants. The retailer and […]
Weekly Digest: April dairy cow slaughter high despite meat plant challenges
April dairy cow slaughter high despite meat plant challenges.
DFA hit with antitrust lawsuit tied to Dean Foods acquisition
An antitrust lawsuit was filed against Dairy Farmers of America in federal court Tuesday challenging its $433 million acquisition of the majority of Dean Foods’ assets. Food Lion and the Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association, filed the suit in North Carolina.
Our area’s dairy herds could morph into beef cattle
Think “farm.” Most mental images include a dairy cow or two.
Bankrupt Borden Dairy and Dean Foods bondholders propose merger
Borden Dairy and Dean Foods are thinking about merging the two bankrupt companies in the event Dean Foods’ assets aren’t sold to Dairy Farmers of America.
Milk Delivery Business Booms As People Avoid Grocery Stores
A dairy farm in Maryland is overwhelmed with home delivery customers for its milk. South Mountain Creamery now delivers milk to 9,500 people weekly — double the number before the pandemic began.
Dairy farmers brace as demand decreases with price of milk
Some of the people feeling the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic are the people who bring you your milk and cheese.
