Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative celebrates Senate passage of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, improving school nutrition
Source: Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the second largest dairy cooperative in the country based on milk volume, celebrates the unanimous passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act (S. 222) in the U.S. Senate.
The USDA Farm Service Agency is hosting a Dairy Stakeholder Webinar tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 26, at 10:00 a.m. CST. The webinar will cover details regarding the new Milk Loss Program for those recovering from natural disasters.
Bongards hits peak production to match strong demand for dairy
Source: Agweek
This central Minnesota town has seen construction for the past decade from one of its largest employers, Bongards, as it expands to meet growing demands for dairy products.
Minnesota beef producers will have the opportunity to vote on a proposed refundable increase of 50 cents per head to the state’s current beef checkoff. It’s been more than 30 years since the last checkoff increase, when the Federal checkoff was implemented for all U.S. beef producers at $1.00 per head.
On December 1, faculty and Extension specialists from UW–Madison's Agriculture and Applied Economics will discuss policy changes, including the new Mandatory Dairy Processing Cost and Yield Survey, in a free webinar.
University of Minnesota professor Dr. Tony J. Seykora honored by Minnesota Milk for his contributions to dairy
Source: MN Milk
The Minnesota Milk Producers Association announced the recipient of its Bruce Cottington Friend of Dairy award. The group recognized Dr. Tony J Seykora for his significant impact on Minnesota’s dairy industry through education, inspiring future generations and research efforts.