Once Upon a Farm’s A2/A2 Whole Milk Shakes and Smoothies launch leverages the company’s established presence in plant-based children’s nutrition and responsible ingredient sourcing, the company’s C-suite team explained to FoodNavigator-USA during the...
The bosses of major food companies were pressed about increasing their profits as consumers struggled with food affordability. Dairy and agriculture industry reps were also questioned about the impact of inflation on farmers.
Dairy farmers supplying Dutch dairy co-operative FrieslandCampina won’t receive supplementary cash payments for 2023 due to ‘disappointing’ financial results, the business reported.
US dairies breathed a sigh of relief after an extension to the 2018 Farm Bill was approved last week, but industry insiders are hoping Congress won’t need a full year to pass the new legislation.
The funding will provide non-repayable compensation to dairy producers and processors who have lost market share due to concessions made by the Canadian government in trade deals such as the CPTPP, the Canada-EU agreement and the Canada-US-Mexico trade...
The August milk margin triggered the eighth consecutive payment for dairy producers who obtained Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) for the 2023 program year.
We catch up with Kerry Dairy Ireland CEO on the progress made since the program - designed to financially-reward farmers for taking up sustainable on-farm actions - was first launched.
An extra 1p per liter will now be given on top of the price of milk farmers receive from the retailer, and there will be an opportunity to earn additional income through sustainability bonuses.
In the aftermath of the deadliest US cattle barn fire, the industry has some reckoning to do as animal protection organizations express fury over the lack of consistent safety measures.
The UK Dairy Roadmap is hoping to push the sector's sustainability forward by removing unnecessary variation between different carbon footprinting calculators used by British farmers.
Windfall Bio founder Josh Silverman, PhD speaks to DairyReporter about his company's first-of-a-kind solution to reducing on-farm methane emissions and creating organic, nitrogen-enriched fertilizer. ‘We want this to be cheap enough so that any farmer...
Arla Foods has signed a memorandum of understanding to continue its work on providing training and employment opportunities for the local dairy market, where commercial farming is under-developed and demand for milk is outstripping supply.
The new Assured Integrated Milk Supplier (AIMS) scheme sets out to ensure traceability in the milk supply chain for those purchasing milk from non-direct sources. But is it compulsory, and who can join?
The Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) is designed to help small- and medium-sized dairies with up to 75% of their marketing costs and will be capped at the first five million pounds of anticipated production.
Small and mid-sized farmers will have additional time to enrol into the voluntary program, which offers financial support when market volatility seriously impacts milk prices.
The New Zealand co-op has confirmed the timeline for implementing its Flexible Shareholding capital structure, designed to ‘level the playing field’ among farmer owners.
Antibiotics use in dairy cattle farming is low in the UK, but more farmers need to share their data to paint a full picture of the sector – and quash consumer concerns.
Northeastern dairy farmers have filed a federal class action lawsuit against Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), accusing the largest US dairy cooperative of violating federal antitrust rules.
US dairy business Stonyfield Organic wants to support the next generation of organic family farmers through a new initiative, ‘Save Gen F’. DairyReporter caught up with Jason Johnson, Farmer Relationship Manager, to learn more about this effort.
Animal-free dairy startup Remilk has teamed up with Israeli Coca-Cola bottler CBC Group - which also owns leading dairy processor Tara Dairy - to develop a line of drinks, cheeses, and yogurts featuring 'animal-free' dairy proteins for the Israeli...
After several months of back and forth following the Dean Foods bankruptcy, the Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) co-op is acquiring a majority of its assets for $433m. Prairie Farms Dairy will also get a portion for $75m.
With the US as the new epicenter of the coronavirus epidemic, dairy is among the many industries turning to its local, state and federal government for financial help.
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) in the US has set up a designated website for those in the dairy industry to utilize during the health crisis. It’s updating regularly with general information, work permit templates and multimedia resources.
After the House of Representatives passed the Farm Workforce Modernization Act (FWMA) late last year, dairy organizations are reminding the Senate why they feel it’s crucial to the future of agriculture labor. Young farmers are also speaking out for essential...
Valley Agricultural Software’s (VAS) Software API will soon be integrated into SomaDetect’s data system. SomaDetect analyzes milk quality and herd health using light scattering technology.
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) wants plant-based dairy alternatives in the US to be barred from using dairy terms in product labeling. But right now it’s not a fair fight, they say, because the focus is not on public health.
Three years after its first introduction to the Senate, the divisive Dairy Pride Act is still on the minds of US dairy. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) made a case for stricter labeling guidelines while the FDA is stalled.
Cows digest millions of tons of food every year that is not suitable for humans, making them ‘critical partners’ in developing sustainable, regenerative agro-food systems. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are studying the positive impacts...
After months of uncertainty, the US Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) has officially passed the US House and Senate. President Donald Trump said he will sign it into law next week.
Data from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture revealed that a record 10% of dairy farms in Wisconsin shuttered last year. It topped 2018’s loss of 7.25%.
The future of milk can evolve beyond organic, grass fed and a2 varieties with more widespread breeding technology, changing the way dairy farmers manage their herds, according to a new Rabobank report.
Renewable energy use in agriculture is the best way to a sustainable future for most farmers, according to Organic Valley, and solar power popularity can grow further thanks to proposed energy tax credits in the US.
In a collaboration between the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and four Pennsylvania dairy farmers, a new report finds that conservation practices generally result in a farm’s good economic health. But farmers can’t do it alone.
US dairy numbers from September reveal production was up across the industry when compared to the same time last year. But dairy still shows signs of strain amid bankruptcies and closures.
At a meeting between the United Dairy Industry Association, National Dairy Promotion and Research Board and National Milk Producers Federation, dairy farmers and leaders discussed protecting the US dairy checkoff from anti-animal-agriculture groups.
Non-dairy brand Miyoko’s Creamery announced a partnership with Farm Sanctuary to help California dairy farms transition to plant-based operations. They think it’s a win-win opportunity for a sustainable future.
Every year discarded pumpkins release harmful methane gas into the atmosphere as they rot in landfills. And with the mainstream consumer now prioritizing sustainable agriculture and recycling, dairy farmers are stepping in to eliminate pumpkin waste.
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019 was introduced in the US House of Representatives this week, with the goal of expanding the H-2A foreign guestworker program and aiding with legalization of current workers.
After years of working under former USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden officially joined Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) in April of 2019. Her role as executive VP of global environmental strategy has put her focus on telling the sustainability...
The National Milk Producers Federation penned a letter to US President Donald Trump this week, praising and criticizing aspects of his trade deals and how they impact the dairy industry.
The Wisconsin state legislature announced new funding last week for dairy programs within the University of Wisconsin (UW), following a tough year for the industry state-wide.
This week Chobani launches a limited edition Greek yogurt flavor in honor of National Farmer’s Day on October 12. A portion of the proceeds will help protect America’s farmland.
Global dairy markets are expected to remain firm through mid-2020, but Rabobank predicts that the second half of the year will be tighter in the face of a possible global recession.
The University of Idaho has planned the largest research dairy in the US, set to break ground in 2021. A demonstration farm and agro-tourism center will accompany the 2,000-cow dairy on Idaho’s campus.
