Dairy: Page 5

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    US cheese consumption in 2022 was whey up

    Consumers are eating more dairy than ever, even as milk demand reaches an all-time low. 

    By • Dec. 6, 2023
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    Darigold CEO steps down

    Board Chairman Allan Huttema will take over as interim chief executive as the dairy co-op is in the midst of a company-wide transformation to become a global ingredients provider.

    By • Dec. 5, 2023
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Agriculture Dive

    Declining farm income and other production challenges have pushed farmers to rethink their operations and adopt new technology in a bid to diversify potential revenue streams. 

    By Agriculture Dive staff
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    Retrieved from Generate Upcycle on December 01, 2023
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    Generate Upcycle threatens to close anaerobic digester over Michigan permitting changes

    The company may shutter its 150,000-ton-per-year Fremont Regional Digester this month if it’s required to obtain a groundwater permit for its liquid digestate, which has been marketed as a fertilizer.

    By Jacob Wallace • Dec. 4, 2023
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    US loses trade dispute over access to Canada’s dairy market

    Farm groups called the ruling a "surprising setback" that weakens the value of the USMCA.

    By • Nov. 27, 2023
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    Danone’s Horizon Organic suspends use of milk from Texas farm at center of PETA report

    The animal rights group released images showing animal suffering and deaths at the operation near Dallas. It urged the USDA to open an investigation.

    By Christopher Doering • Nov. 22, 2023
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    Opinion

    Devising a just transition for sustainable livestock agriculture

    As national leaders and industry stakeholders prepare to convene on climate change at COP28, frameworks to ensure neither farmers nor ranchers are left behind should be top of mind.

    By Danielle Nierenberg, Dr. Lee Recht, Dr. Harpinder Sandhu and Didier Toubia • Nov. 20, 2023
  • Purple and white half-pint cartons of milk in a cooler with ice.
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    "Milk Cartons" by Eric Chan is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    Schumer calls for USDA investigation into nationwide milk carton shortage

    The New York senator is calling for help “to find packaging alternatives” and resolve the issue. Dairies point to Pactiv Evergreen as the source of the supply chain snarl, although no origin point has been positively confirmed.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 16, 2023
  • Foremost Farms selects Ginkgo Bioworks to develop technology for upcycling dairy co-products.
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    Midwest dairy co-op partners with biotech firm to upcycle co-products

    A new technology is being developed by Foremost Farms and Gingko Bioworks to convert raw materials such as whey and lactose, which are often lost in wastewater, into value-added products.

    By • Nov. 9, 2023
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    Milk suppliers sour over carton shortage

    Dairy manufacturers and others cite Pactiv Evergreen as the supply problem’s source. Tetra Pak and other competitors are trying to step up production to meet increased demand as beverage producers seek help.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 6, 2023
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    Retrieved from USDA Agricultural Research Service on November 02, 2023
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    Environmental groups blast USDA for extending climate funding to dairy digesters

    An industry push to turn manure into biofuel fails to address climate change and encourages the proliferation of "factory farms," according to a letter signed by nearly 200 organizations.

    By • Nov. 2, 2023
  • Land O'Lakes butter is displayed on a refrigerated shelf.
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    Butter prices soar to record highs

    Supply is constrained going into the holiday baking season due to lower production and increased summer demand for ice cream and other products.

    By • Oct. 19, 2023
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    Walmart pouring $350M into new milk processing plant

    The facility builds on the retailer’s efforts to control more of its fresh foods supply chain. 

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 12, 2023
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    Deere teams with 2 companies on digital precision agriculture tools for sustainability

    The partnerships aim to help farmers track livestock and fertilizer data so they can make smarter business decisions that are better for the environment.

    By • Oct. 5, 2023
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    Biden admin expands funding for farms to tackle livestock waste

    Producers that compost or improve feed management are now eligible to apply to USDA's increasingly popular climate-smart agriculture programs. 

    By • Oct. 5, 2023
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    Coca-Cola’s Fairlife still sourcing milk from abusive farms, animal rights group claims

    The beverage giant disputed the claim from Animal Recovery Mission, saying the two operations and its owner are not suppliers for the dairy product, which has more than $1 billion in annual sales.

    By Christopher Doering • Sept. 26, 2023
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    Extreme heat is causing cows to produce less milk

    Lower supply is pushing butter and cheese prices higher, which could help dairy producers who have suffered from deteriorating margins.

    By • Sept. 19, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    How the looming government shutdown is complicating the farm bill

    Averting a budget crisis remains a top priority in Congress, likely pushing back the timeline for the most consequential law in the agriculture industry. Here’s what it means for farmers.

    By • Sept. 12, 2023
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    Dairy industry teams with cybersecurity group to beef up defenses

    As cyber crimes become more prevalent, the International Dairy Foods Association joins other food companies in efforts to share information and bolster protections.

    By • Sept. 12, 2023
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    Courtesy of Vanguard Renewables
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    Danone joins corporate alliance to turn food waste into renewable energy

    The dairy giant and other industry leaders are partnering with Vanguard Renewables to mitigate climate impacts by using anaerobic digesters on dairy farms.

    By • Sept. 8, 2023
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    Organic Valley doubles size of dairy sustainability initiative

    The co-op is encouraging farmers to change their grazing practices with the support of a USDA grant and funding from commercial partners.

    By • Sept. 7, 2023
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    EPA and Hershey invest $2M for dairy sustainability at Land O’Lakes farms

    The commitment expands on the group’s goals to support a more eco-friendly supply chain for Hershey's milk chocolate.

    By • Aug. 25, 2023
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    Chevron and Brightmark’s Florida dairy digester project marks first renewable gas delivery

    The shipment comes as the energy companies expand a venture to fund anaerobic digesters at farms throughout the country. 

    By • Aug. 24, 2023
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    Farm production costs skyrocketed 15.2% in 2022

    Expenses are only expected to surge higher this year, creating a difficult calculus for farmers as they also grapple with declining prices.

    By • Aug. 2, 2023
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    Aemetis secures $25M to turn methane from cows into renewable energy

    The USDA-backed loan will allow the biofuels company to fund biogas digester projects for eight new dairies.

    By • Aug. 1, 2023
  • Containers of Silk soy mik are displayed on a grocery store shelf. A woman is seen looking at the display.
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    Danone to deconsolidate dairy assets seized by Russia

    The Activia yogurt maker reported a $767 million write-off after Russia took control of local operations and appointed a new CEO. 

    By • Aug. 1, 2023