Health Jan 14 WATCH: Trump signs a law returning whole milk to school lunches By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press
Health Nov 07 CDC calls for expanded testing for bird flu after blood tests reveal more farmworker infections Farmworkers in close contact with infected animals should be tested and offered treatment even if they show no symptoms, said Dr. Nirav Shah, principal director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press
Politics Aug 25 WATCH: Wisconsin dairy farmer thanks Trump for support A Wisconsin dairy farmer is thanking President Donald Trump for his support and claiming dairy farming is “roaring back,” though that’s not the case for hundreds of other farmers in the pivotal November swing state. By Associated Press
Science Nov 29 Watch 7:24 How these Massachusetts farmers are turning manure and food waste into power According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, about 204 million pounds of turkey meat will be thrown away this Thanksgiving. That’s an estimated $293 million worth. As we continue our look at innovative solutions to food waste across the country,… By Allison Aubrey, NPR
Nation Nov 12 Largest U.S. milk processor files for bankruptcy An increasing variety of beverages, including teas and sodas, has hurt milk consumption. So have protein bars and other on-the-go breakfasts, which take the place of a morning bowl of cereal. By Michelle Chapman, Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press
Jul 14 Watch 10:38 Wisconsin dairy farmers are struggling to stay afloat By Hari Sreenivasan, Mori Rothman, Michael D. Regan As Americans consume less milk and turmoil in international markets challenges the country's dairy industry, many dairy farmers are struggling to stay afloat. In 2018, more than 2,700 dairy farms in the U.S. went out of business, with nearly a… Continue watching
Feb 21 Watch 7:32 Wisconsin nonprofit seeks to better connect U.S. farmers with their Mexican employees By Fred de Sam Lazaro Mexicans who come to the U.S. seeking employment often leave their loved ones and culture behind. In Wisconsin, a nonprofit helps connect American farmers with their migrant employees through language and cultural education. Some of the farmers travel to Mexico… Continue watching
Dec 12 Watch 4:41 What's in the House's $867 billion farm bill? The House has advanced a farm bill that would cost $867 billion over the next 10 years in a combination of subsidies and protections intended to support and stabilize American farmers. The legislation would boost assistance for dairy farmers, prevent… Continue watching
Nov 22 Watch 5:51 How Trump's trade wars are affecting American farmers The Trump administration's tariffs against China and Mexico have sparked retaliation by both countries on American agriculture. As a result, dairy producers have experienced a painful drop in demand, but many hope a promised $12 billion bailout will improve business… Continue watching
Jun 14 Watch Could a Surplus of California Milk Fulfill China's Cheese Needs? Could a Surplus of California Milk Fulfill China's Cheese Needs?… Continue watching