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April 25 2022
Thanks to the outstanding expertise of staff scientists and educators, the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) has earned a reputation for world-class innovation
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April 25 2022
“Closing the loop” of food production is the goal at Royal Dairy in Royal City, Wash., and Austin Allred has implemented industry-leading tools that are allowing him to do just that
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April 25 2022
While weak milk production across the major dairy exporters has pushed milk prices to new record highs around the world, problems are surfacing on the demand side. The biggest demand problem is China
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April 25 2022
During the past two years, the commodity world was rocked by both the biggest demand shock and the biggest supply shock seen in generations. COVID-19 lockdowns crushed demand and led to widespread mil
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April 18 2022
During unprecedented times like our society has been through the past two-plus years, the week-to-week swings may seem daunting
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April 14 2022
It’s not just business expenses rising for dairy farmers across the country — higher prices are impacting every aspect of human life, from the gas pump to the grocery store
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April 7 2022
“My leadership is grounded in two fundamental principles. One is all about listening. The second is a bias for action,” shared Barbara O’Brien, who is the new president and CEO of DMI
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April 4 2022
With the ongoing war in Ukraine upending markets and the lingering COVID-19 pandemic continuing to affect daily life, additional concerns could seem overwhelming to anyone
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April 4 2022
How many “We’re hiring” signs have you seen this week? It may seem like every business is putting out a plea for employees even as unemployment levels continue to drop
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April 4 2022
Will global dairy demand outpace growth over the next decade? Dairy economist Mary Ledman predicts that it will
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April 1 2022
Watching and guiding the next generation of dairy ambassadors and enthusiasts is truly an honor
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March 31 2022
Even before the pandemic, but especially since, calls for change have been heard in the dairy industry from nearly every group involved — farmers, processors, cooperatives, haulers, and more
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March 30 2022
The triple play of sexed semen, genomic tests, and beef semen on dairy cows is earning all-star honors as a replacement management strategy on many of our dairy farms
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March 30 2022
While there is often pushback that ruminants are utilizing land that could otherwise be used for edible food production for humans, cattle deliver value
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March 28 2022
What’s holding dairy back these days?Employees. Those employees are needed both on the farm and in processing plants. “I’ve been in the industry for 46 years
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March 24 2022
While the European Union (EU) stands second in global dairy product exports, the forecast has turned a bit cloudy these days
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March 21 2022
Change can be difficult, and some producers may worry that global efforts surrounding sustainability will force changes to current farming practices
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March 21 2022
U.S. dairy exporters pushed past previous trade records with $7.75 billion in overseas sales in 2021. In fact, last year’s exports topped prior-year numbers in ten of dairy’s top 11 markets
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March 14 2022
The question of where future milk production growth in the U.S. will occur has been frequently discussed over the years