Over the years, there have been significant changes in the way milk is stored, preserved and consumed. Since its development in the 19th century, the method of preserving milk by evaporating and storing it in sealed containers has grown into a large-scale industry. In this article we delve into the realm of concentrated milk, covering everything you need to know about the milk type, from basics to types and benefits.

At Penn State Extension’s Women in Dairy Conference held on Nov. 19, Joanna Shipp, a seventh-generation dairy farmer from Virginia and chair of the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board, reflected on what the next 20 years of dairy could look like in the U.S.

By most all accounts, 2024 was a remarkable time for the dairy industry. The question is, “Can 2025 match last year’s momentum?”

Greg and Lynn Gardner purchased the ranch in 1990. Today, along with their daughter Brittany and her husband, Wacey Cathey, they manage a cow-calf business on approximately 28,500 acres, which includes their deeded land along with neighboring private, state and tribal leases.

It’s commonly known in the cattle industry that BRD is the most costly illness affecting cattle in North America. Despite extensive research and treatment efforts over the years, it continues to lead to high rates of sickness and death among cattle.

Sustainability seems to be the word of the decade lately, especially in the agriculture industry.

Four national dairy leaders were featured at the Global Dairy Summit, held by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) on the expo grounds. The panel presentation covered the topics of global dairy product prospects, domestic dairy production and manufacturing trends, consumer dairy product purchasing patterns, and the future of dairy ingredients.

Although there are many skills and tasks required to successfully get beef cattle to market, special attention must be paid to the days just prior to slaughter.

Instead of focusing on strengthening consumer trust, emphasis should be placed on consumer education in agricultural production practices.