Phelps County in hunt for dairy operation

HOLDREGE — A coalition has formed to encourage growth in the dairy industry in Nebraska, and Phelps County is among the communities rolling out the welcome mats.

Dairy farms eye debt levels with positive payout

Fonterra’s recent profit announcement and payout confirmation of $6.12/kg milk solids (MS) plus a dividend of 40c/kg MS was greeted with a collective sigh of relief by farmers and rural communities around New Zealand last week.