This Dairy Regional Recap includes information on a lawsuit involving livestock in the Point Reyes National Seashore, a legal fight over a proposed “right to farm” amendment in Oklahoma, and a Wisconsin cow starring in a movie about the Green Bay Packers. This and other U.S. region-by-region dairy news can be found here.

This Dairy Policy Review includes information on the Food & Drug Administration’s final BSE rule, on-farm feed safety management recommendations and the upcoming release of dairy genetics evaluations. This and other U.S. dairy industry news can be found here.

Chobani will expand and diversify its Idaho yogurt facility. Walmart will build a dairy processing plant Indiana. A chocolate milk promotion features members of the U.S. Olympic swimming team. This and other U.S. dairy industry news can be found here.

In a time when there is large amounts of concern in the agricultural industry due to low commodity prices, regulatory pressures and attacks against the technologies we use, it is easy to become discouraged. Lately, I have been taking the opportunity to step back. I have tried from my limited view to see the changes that are happening around us and have come to the conclusion that we are living in an era that history may look back on and view as the most disruptive in human history. I feel that depending on your attitude, it can be either extremely frightening or extremely exciting.

Extension cords strewn all over, creating booby traps for the next set of ropers coming in hot. Checking the fuel level periodically. Chatting at high volumes to overpower the extreme noise. I have never been fond of the hum of a generator.

Agriculture as an industry is known for being comprised of fiercely proud and independent people. While we come together united when major issues arise, such as WOTUS and public lands use planning and the like, we do have a habit of not being able to agree more often than not.

The only thing that is constant is change, and the only way to make sure your business is progressing is being willing to change.

January U.S. fluid milk sales were down, but sales of whole milk varieties were up again. California’s April Class 1 milk prices will be slightly lower. This and other U.S. dairy economic news can be found here.

In this video, Ann Hoskins, Vita Plus calf products coordinator, discusses many of the facility considerations needed to successfully feed young calves. From bottle angles to correct pail heights, many factors impact whether a calf can easily and comfortably get the nutrition it needs.