The World Needs US Dairy and US Dairy Needs the World

The World Needs US Dairy and US Dairy Needs the World. By Dr. John Chalstrom, PH.D. When Tom Vilsack left the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) to assume the mantle of Secretary of Agriculture for the Biden Administration, big shoes were to be filled. Rest assured, Vilsack’s replacement, Krysta Harden...

Danone North America: Leading the Charge

Danone North America: Leading the Charge.  Article by Maura Keller and Danone North America. Danone is a company that is rooted in purpose. Founded in Spain in 1919 to help those suffering from intestinal disorders due in particular to malnutrition, a key articulation and evolution of the company strategy...

Looking to License your Goat Dairy? Start Here

Looking to License your Goat Dairy? Start Here. By Jaclyn Krymowski. There is certainly a demand and market for goat milk, cheeses and other specialty dairy products. (Be sure to investigate the phenomena of goat gelato!)Fortunately, there is no shortage of goats, especially dairy breeds, here in the U.S....

Value-Added Dairy Products: An Overview of a Growing Market

Value-Added Dairy Products: An Overview of a Growing Market. By Jaclyn Krymowski.There are a host of challenges and gambles that come with participating in the commodity market. While this has been the natural go-to – or inevitable plague – for American dairy producers, the rise of more accessible...

Iowa Dairy Goats: Survey Shows Potential for Growth and Improvement

Iowa Dairy Goats: Survey Shows Potential for Growth and Improvement. Survey Conducted in 2019 Provides an Informational Overview for Producers, Educators and the Public. By Jennifer Bentley - Extension Dairy Specialist - Iowa State University. A recent survey of dairy goat producers in Iowa shows the...

A standardized brand within the Valmetal Group

A standardized brand within the Valmetal Group. Article courtesy of Valmetal Group.  The Valmetal Group is proud to announce the fusion of its major brands Valmetal, Valmetal-Jamesway and Valmetal US Farm Systems under one brand: Valmetal. The transition of the brands of the companies acquired over the...

How To Store and Handle Whole Cottonseed

How To Store and Handle Whole Cottonseed. Article and photos provided by Whole Cottonseed When it comes to feed ingredients, few can compete with whole cottonseed for lactating dairy cattle. As a triple nutrient feedstuff containing protein, high energy and high fiber, cottonseed is proven to support milk...

The Dairy Goat Industry Today

The Dairy Goat Industry Today. By Heather Smith Thomas. Many farms raise goats, and a growing number milk their goats—some to provide milk for the family and maybe a few customers or to make their own cheese, and some for commercial production of milk and cheese.  Many of the smaller breeders...