Dairy - General
Dairy farmers made progress on the U.S. Dairy Net Zero Initiative and the industry advanced multiple partnership projects on many fronts, including research into methane reduction and collaboration with food companies.
From droughts to hurricanes to wildfires, this year has offered a little of everything when it comes to weather.
Forced with a decision to grow or change course, the Hemme family embraced change with cheese. With the decision to start Hemme Brothers Creamery, the transition allowed all four brothers to return to the family farm.
The hunger for dairy products internationally is on pace to set new records in 2021, much of that due to China. Supply chain hurdles haven’t curbed the record demand so far, and experts say that’s been no easy feat.
Commodity markets were on a rollercoaster ride this week, with a sharp drop to end November and then a recovery to end the first few days of December. Analysts say that volatility might just be getting started.
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The White House says 95.6% of USDA employees have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine or filed for an exemption, but the number who’ve received the vaccine is the lowest among reported federal agencies.
Feed additives, metabolic pathways and methane-reducing gene traits all are part of new research efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from dairy cows.
A series of extreme rains prompted the Clark family to change the way it operates their farm and begin integrating more regenerative practices.