French Food Giants Leave Makers Of Cheese Feeling Blue

December 31, 2012 Henry Samuel, The Telegraph

Defenders of one of France's oldest cheeses have warned that fourme de Montbrison, now only produced on site by one farmer, is on the verge of extinction.

Five Cheese For The New Year

December 31, 2012 Madame Fromage, DiBruno Bros

If you’re working on your resolutions, allow me to weigh in. There’s never been a better time to explore American cheese, and with the bounty available to you from small artisans it’s high time to move beyond Cheddar and Brie. In the spirit of newness, here are five types of American cheese to try in 2013.

Dairy Farmers Of America Employees Give Back During Holiday Season

December 31, 2012 Dairy Farmers Of America

This holiday season, Dairy Farmers of America employees have demonstrated the Cooperative’s core value of community by reaching out to those in need. Through a wide range of events across the nation, employees donated money, clothing, food and gifts to a variety of local and national organization

Palmer, AK's Matanuska Creamery Set To Close

December 31, 2012 Dan Carpenter, KTUU

The Matanuska Creamery will close its doors for good before the New Year begins. The president of the company, Karen Olson says they have to, after the state Board of Agriculture decided to recall its loans.

Deal Reached To Avert Milk Price Spike

December 31, 2012 Jim Wolf, Reuters

Farm-state lawmakers have agreed to a one-year extension of the expiring U.S. farm law that, if enacted, would head off a possible doubling of retail milk prices to $7 or more a gallon in early 2013.