Dairy

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. …

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. …

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 …

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) sent a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack today urging him to avoid or delay the impact of a 1949 law that could drastically raise milk prices. The letter outlined legal options available to the government to avoid this "dairy cliff," which could impact the pocketbooks of millions of consumers and taxpayers. …

As the first CEO of Verona-based Lamagna Cheese Co. in its 74-year history, John Sottile could see the challenge to come in getting the word out about the company. …