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Organic milk production has soared despite volatile profit margins
Rising feed and operational costs are outweighing strong returns for organic dairy farmers.
By Nathan Owens • Sept. 17, 2024 -
California’s first bird flu cases in dairy cows magnifies production risks
Avian influenza has reached the top milk producing state in the nation, raising concerns about a lack of testing among farms.
By Nathan Owens • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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Declining farm income and other production challenges have pushed farmers to rethink their operations and adopt new technology in a bid to diversify potential revenue streams.
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Can a farm bill pass in 2024?
Threats of yet another government shutdown are likely to derail a last-ditch effort to pass the agricultural spending bill. The election itself could lead to further delays.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 11, 2024 -
Farm income to fall far less than expected in revised USDA forecast
The department is no longer expecting a record profit drop in 2024 as production expenses decline and rising meat and egg prices boost the livestock sector.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 6, 2024 -
Farmers are getting less for their crops. Here’s the full breakdown.
While prices in July were sharply lower compared to a year ago for most commodities, meat and dairy producers benefited from lower supply.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 5, 2024 -
Are shoppers’ concerns around food inflation starting to ease?
While consumers feel they have “more or less control” over their grocery finances, they are still worried about rising food costs, new FMI research found.
By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 30, 2024 -
Bird flu vaccine for US dairy cattle is one step closer to reality
The USDA approved the first safety trial for a vaccine and is working to address potential trade complications that could come with an immunization rollout.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 29, 2024 -
Record ag trade deficit to widen in fiscal 2025: USDA
The latest projections come as farmers experience lower crop prices, driving a decline in export values.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 28, 2024 -
Western Valley cleared to buy Cargill’s Fresno beef plant, but must provide job protections
California is requiring the meat producer to operate the facility for at least one year, saying a closure would limit dairy farmer options on where to send their cows.
By Nathan Owens • Aug. 27, 2024 -
Lifeway Foods family feud heats up as shareholders push CEO to resign
The brother and mother of Julie Smolyansky are accusing the executive of steering the company off course.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 16, 2024 -
Rocket fuel chemical detected in fruits, dairy and meat: Consumer Reports
The group said while perchlorate was detected in two-thirds of nearly 200 food samples, it was not “acutely dangerous” and didn’t exceed EPA guidelines.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 9, 2024 -
USDA makes another $300M available to boost ag trade
The department is releasing more money in the absence of a new farm bill, which farmers were hoping would help address a record trade deficit.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 6, 2024 -
Milk production is increasing despite fewer dairy farms
Large farms are getting more out of their cows through advancements in technology, as smaller operations struggle to keep up.
By Nathan Owens • July 30, 2024 -
More human bird flu cases confirmed in Colorado, raising US total to 14
The state is a hotbed for domestic human infections as variations of the virus spread to other parts of the world.
By Nathan Owens • July 29, 2024 -
White House unveils guidance on slashing methane, super pollutant emissions
The U.S. is taking new steps to better track and reduce the greenhouse gasses in industries including agriculture.
By Zoya Mirza • July 26, 2024 -
Danone partners with Microsoft to scale AI projects
The dairy giant said it aims to upskill 100,000 of its workers as part of the tech-driven collaboration.
By Chris Casey • July 25, 2024 -
Nestlé develops technology to reduce fat in dairy ingredients
The food and beverage giant said the process cuts fat in milk powder by up to 60% without compromising on quality, taste and texture.
By Christopher Doering • July 24, 2024 -
Sixth human case of bird flu in Colorado confirmed
A seventh case is pending confirmation after a worker was exposed to infected chickens at a separate farm in the state.
By Nathan Owens • July 23, 2024 -
Snacking propels annual dairy sales to $76B: CoBank
Consumer interest in cheese, yogurt and other refrigerated dairy items has grown as the shoppers become more averse to processed foods.
By Chris Casey • July 23, 2024 -
A TikTok ban could hurt farm groups’ efforts to reach Gen Z
Meat and dairy industries have poured millions of dollars into promotional campaigns to reach younger audiences.
By Nathan Owens • July 11, 2024 -
Colorado poultry farm kills 1.8M chickens after bird flu outbreak
The state, which recently reported its first human case tied to dairy cattle, declared a disaster emergency.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 11, 2024 -
How Michigan is dealing with bird flu in dairy cows and humans
As another human contracts the virus, the state’s response may serve as an example for others navigating the challenges of a novel disease outbreak.
By Nathan Owens • July 8, 2024 -
Cal-Maine buys egg producer for $110M to grow presence in the Northeast
The purchase of ISE America expands the company’s dominant position in the protein with the addition of nearly 5 million egg-laying hens to its portfolio.
By Chris Casey • July 1, 2024 -
Bird flu survived pasteurization of heavily infected milk: study
Researchers said the findings should not be used to draw conclusions about the safety of the nation’s retail milk supply.
By Nathan Owens • June 25, 2024 -
Inside the dairies with bird flu: What farms’ experiences say about the need for biosecurity
A USDA survey of affected dairy farms revealed lapses in sanitation and equipment handling.
By Nathan Owens • June 20, 2024