Dairy https://www.wcmu.org/tags/dairy Dairy en-US Copyright Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:16:41 GMT Northern Michigan farm still under quarantine after testing positive for Bovine TB https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-11/northern-michigan-farm-still-under-quarantine-after-testing-positive-for-bovine-tb The 85th instance of Bovine TB in Michigan since 1998 was traced back to a farm in Charlevoix. That farm is under rigorous testing and a quarantine that could last for months. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:16:41 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-11/northern-michigan-farm-still-under-quarantine-after-testing-positive-for-bovine-tb Emma George-Griffin Cow cuddles and farm-churned ice cream are helping Midwest dairies thrive despite low milk prices https://www.wcmu.org/2026-01-26/cow-cuddling-how-dairies-diversify-low-milk-prices Cow cuddling, ice cream churning and farm tours are among the tactics dairy farmers are employing to compensate for low milk prices Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2026-01-26/cow-cuddling-how-dairies-diversify-low-milk-prices Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval U.S. launches second inquiry into Canada's USMCA dairy trade agreement https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-02-01/u-s-launches-second-inquiry-into-canadas-usmca-dairy-trade-agreement The U.S. Trade Representative, the office that oversees international trade, is launching an investigation into alleged trade violations by the Canadian dairy industry. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 23:34:17 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-02-01/u-s-launches-second-inquiry-into-canadas-usmca-dairy-trade-agreement Rick Brewer Midwest diary farmers meet in St. Johns to talk 2023 farm bill https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-06/midwest-diary-farmers-meet-in-st-johns-to-talk-2023-farm-bill Midwest dairy farmers are developing a plan for revitalizing their industry ahead of the next federal farm bill. Wed, 06 Jul 2022 22:31:32 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-06/midwest-diary-farmers-meet-in-st-johns-to-talk-2023-farm-bill Kevin Lavery Federal legislation would relieve supply chain stress for Michigan dairy producers https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-04-04/federal-legislation-would-relieve-supply-chain-stress-for-michigan-dairy-producers The Ocean Shipping Reform Act recently passed the full U.S. Senate and moves to President Biden's desk. Mon, 04 Apr 2022 15:56:46 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-04-04/federal-legislation-would-relieve-supply-chain-stress-for-michigan-dairy-producers Rick Brewer Rising heat across the state could affect milk production https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2021-06-03/rising-heat-across-the-state-could-affect-milk-production As the first heat wave of the summer settles in, experts say cows won’t produce as much milk. Some researchers are still looking into why, but a dairy… Thu, 03 Jun 2021 19:41:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2021-06-03/rising-heat-across-the-state-could-affect-milk-production Riley Connell Heat creates stress on cattle https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2020-07-14/heat-creates-stress-on-cattle Recent high temperatures have resulted in a drop in milk production on dairy farms. Board Chairman for the Michigan Milk Producers Association Doug Chapin… Tue, 14 Jul 2020 16:40:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2020-07-14/heat-creates-stress-on-cattle Two new dairy processing plants expected in Michigan by December 2020 https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-08-09/two-new-dairy-processing-plants-expected-in-michigan-by-december-2020 Michigan dairy farmers are getting a 510 million-dollar boost. Two new dairy processing facilities are scheduled to be built in St. Johns, north of… Thu, 09 Aug 2018 20:33:52 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-08-09/two-new-dairy-processing-plants-expected-in-michigan-by-december-2020