Dairy
Milk is produced in all 50 States, with the major producing States in the West and North. Dairy farms, overwhelmingly family-owned and managed, are generally members of producer cooperatives. The industry has seen a consistent decline in number of operations, matched by a rise in number of cows per operation. Dairy products range from cheese, fluid milks, yogurt, butter, and ice cream to dry or condensed milk and whey products. (Source: ERS).
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Rotational Grazing for Climate Resilience
Rotational grazing could help agricultural producers mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change.
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Virtual Fencing: A Climate Adaptation Strategy
Virtual fencing allows ranchers to move livestock without physical fences and could be an effective climate adaptation…
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Delmarva and the Ground for Change
A documentary film about three family-owned farming operations who are leaders in practices that promote healthy soils…
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Cost-effective strategies to Reduce Agricultural Greenhouse Gases
Crop and livestock production lead to the unintentional release of greenhouse gases. Now, farmers can do something…
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Hurricane Preparation and Recovery Commodity Guides
People who live and work in the Southeastern United States are unfortunately familiar with the devastation and loss of…
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Managing Dairy Heat Stress in the Northeast’s Changing Climate
Keeping cows cool in the summertime is a major concern for dairy farmers, even in the relatively moderate climate of…
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Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Fellowship
The Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Fellowship curriculum provides farmers, foresters, and advisors with the…
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Sustainable Dairy Cropping at Penn State
Penn State University researchers are studying cropping systems that can make dairy farming more sustainable in the…
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R&G Miller and Sons Organic Dairy Farm, Wisconsin Case Study
R&G Miller & Sons Inc., an organic dairy in the Southern Wisconsin, wants to maintain their commitment to…