Expert: Dairy farmers should be ready to counter criticism - AgMinute for March 2, 2015

Communications professor Robert Gass recently gave dairymen some pointers on countering criticisms of milk production. Click here for the full story

U.S. dairymen adding cows on good margins - AgMinute for October 23, 2014

U.S. milk production was up 4.1 percent in September over year-ago levels, boosted by 78,000 additional cows and increased per cow production of almost 2 pounds. Click here for the full story

Higher prices prompt increase in milk production - AgMinute for August 25, 2014

High milk prices and lower feed costs grew U.S. milk production 4 percent in July over year-ago levels. Continued favorable margins are expected to boost production the rest of the year. Click here for the full story

WA, ID in top 3 for western production - AgMinute for September 23, 2013

Washington retained the No. 2 spot in 2012 for total agricultural production among the 11 western states. While Idaho ranks third, it is unchallenged when it comes to farmgate receipts on a per capita basis. Click here for the full story.