Midwest dairy states recruiting milk processors at World Dairy Expo

MADISON, Wis. — For many years, states like South Dakota used the World Dairy Expo as a venue to recruit new dairy operations from places like California and countries overseas.
By: Michelle Rook
Source: Agweek
Link: http://www.agweek.com/news/nation-and-world/4346680-midwest-dairy-states-recruiting-milk-processors-world-dairy-expo

Dairy producers positive at World Dairy Expo despite challenges

MADISON, Wis.—The mood was positive among dairy producers and industry representatives at the 51st annual World Dairy Expo earlier this month in Madison, Wis., despite the challenging market the last few years.
By: Michelle Rook
Source: Duluth News Tribune
Link: http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/4343975-dairy-producers-positive-world-dairy-expo-despite-challenges

Memories, insights and more from World Dairy Expo 51

The commercial exhibits are gone from their visit to one of the five main exhibitor sites at the Alliant Energy Center where they were on display for World Dairy Expo visitors.
By: John Oncken
Source: Wisconsin State Farmer

Protest planned for world dairy expo

Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM) and Alliance for Animals are joining together to demonstrate during the World Dairy Expo for their new campaign “Humane Milk is a Myth.” FARM is continuing a similar campaign from the UK.

The secret to surviving low milk prices is no secret

There are no secrets or magic bullets to survive low milk prices, says Robert Parsons, an Extension ag economist with the University of Vermont. “I can’t give you any secrets because there are no secrets. It’s all about management,” he says. By Jim Dickrell