U.S. #milk marketing receipts hit record high in 2013
Strong milk prices helped push dairy producer income levels higher in 2013, at least before production costs were deducted.
Federal Insurance Plan Aims to Protect Reluctant #Dairy, Livestock Farmers
A plan in the new U.S. farm law to help dairy farmers limit losses from rising feed costs or falling milk prices may become a model in coming years for livestock producers who have resisted similar types of insurance.
Online toolkit creates environmental action plans for #dairy farmers
Dairy Australia has launched an upgraded Dairy Self-Assessment Tool (DairySAT) making it easier for farmers to identify the most critical environmental management practices for their farms.
#Dairy UK under fire for raw #milk stance
Raw milk producer Stephen Hook has accused Dairy UK of failing to represent all dairy farmers because of its opposition to unpasteurised milk.
Alan Wills: Dairy #farmers walking the talk
Dairy farmers walking the talk
#Saputo plans to close two dairy plants in rural Alberta
Canada’s largest dairy producer will close four plants, two of them in Alberta.
China #Milk Thirst Hands U.S. Dairies Record 2014 Profits
In a year when most American farmers can expect lower earnings than in 2013, U.S. milk producers are having a windfall.
#Dairy farmers to be paid more for nursery #milk
Dairy farmers who supply milk to nursery schools will be paid more for their produce under government reforms.
#Mengniu 2013 Profit Beats Estimates on #Milk Beverage Demand
China Mengniu Dairy Co., the country’s largest dairy producer, posted profit that beat analyst estimates last year as Chinese demand rose for liquid milk and milk beverages. The stock surged the most in 10 months.
#Milk war looming as dairy demand grows
The Canadian group’s $500 million-plus vote of confidence in the local industry, combined with the recent favourable conditions in the global dairy market, is pointing towards an impending surge in investment in Victoria’s southwest, one of the country’s most productive dairy regions.