Rapid, low-temperature heating and cooling of milk after pasteurization can extend the shelf life by several weeks. Dairy Management Inc. promoted Barb O’Brien to the newly created position of president. Texas health officials finalized a penalty agreement with Blue Bell Creameries. This and other U.S. dairy industry news can be found here.

The U.S. Department of Justice published an interim final rule significantly increasing fines for Form I-9 violations. Members of Congress signed a letter seeking USDA assistance for dairy producers struggling with declining milk prices. Like its Republican counterpart, the Democratic’s platform was light on specifics for agriculture. This and other U.S. dairy policy news can be found here.

Research presented at the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) 2016 annual meeting reconfirms that supporting a dairy cow’s immune system through nutritional supplementation can help significantly improve health, production and milk quality.

Hay supplies generally exceeded demand as August began, pressuring prices lower, based on weekly state, regional and national hay market summaries.

DFC launches Project Sleep for a healthier Canada

In May, Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) launched its new campaign, Project Sleep, aimed at helping Canadians sleep better for a healthier Canada.

On May 19, a unique collaboration was announced at one of Canada’s dairy universities. The new cross-campus research group called “Dairy at Guelph” will unite researchers from across the University of Guelph system.