Dairy farmers across the United States saw some relief in 2024 as milk prices increased and input costs stabilized, improving overall margins in most states compared to 2023. USDA data from the Agricultural Resource Management Survey reveals key shifts...
California Dairies, Inc. (CDI), the state’s largest dairy farmer-owned cooperative, has officially opened a new state-of-the-art milk processing facility—Valley Natural Beverages (VNB)—in Bakersfield, California. This marks a major milestone in CDI’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and meeting growing demand...
A significant chapter in Portland’s history is coming to a close as demolition begins at the former Alpenrose Dairy property, a once-vibrant community landmark in southwest Portland. The 51-acre site, established in 1916, is being cleared to make way...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has temporarily suspended its Grade "A" milk laboratory proficiency testing program, prompting clarification from the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) that the move does not impact milk or dairy product safety in...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has suspended its quality control program for testing fluid milk and other dairy products due to workforce reductions and a transition in lab facilities, according to internal communications obtained by Reuters.
The program, known...
In one of Vermont’s largest immigration enforcement actions in recent memory, eight undocumented farmworkers were arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at Pleasant Valley Farms in Berkshire, a community near the Canadian border. The workers were detained...
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) has announced a nationwide commitment to remove certified artificial colors from milk, cheese, and yogurt products served in K-12 schools by July 2026. The voluntary initiative—called the Healthy Dairy in Schools Commitment—aims to...
Chobani has begun construction on a $1.2 billion dairy facility in Rome, New York, marking the largest natural food manufacturing investment in U.S. history. The expansion is part of the company’s continued growth, following a $500 million investment announced...
The USDA's Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook: April 2025 report projects higher milk production this year, even as dairy product prices continue to decline.
Key Highlights:
Milk Production: The 2025 forecast has been raised to 226.9 billion pounds, up 0.7...
Landus has introduced SkyScout, a new aerial scouting and analytics platform designed to give farmers faster and more accurate insights into crop health. By combining drone and fixed-wing imaging with artificial intelligence and predictive analytics, the tool aims to...
