Dairy

The Cornell Pro-Dairy program is facing elimination following Governor Andrew Cuomos budget proposal, which could end funding for the program. TheNew York State legislature is expected to vote on the budget before April 1. …

Organic Valley, the nations oldest organic farmer-owned cooperative founded in 1988, today announced the launch of New York Fresh milk, a locally-produced milk for its consumers in the New York metropolitan region. The milk is produced on the cooperatives family farms in the Empire State and bottled, distributed and sold in the region, ensuring fewer miles from farm to table. …

Fueled by rising demand for Greek varieties, yogurt finished 2010 as one of the fastest-growing grocery categories, according to new figures from SymphonyIRI. But the battle for dominance is just beginning, as yogurt upstarts and stalwarts pump new money into big marketing campaigns, seizing on the growing American appetite for rich, creamy, protein-packed blends. …

On Monday, the state Assembly passed Assembly bill A743, which would legalize the sale of raw milk at New Jersey farms. The legislation won approval 71-6 with one abstention. The New Jersey Senate has not taken action on the proposal, which also requires Gov. Chris Christie’s approval. …

Moms now have a new online community to connect, share stories, ask questions, and engage with experts about the growing trend of eating organic, thanks to BabyCenter.com, Healthy Child Healthy World, and Stonyfield Farm. The Easy Organic Living site (www.babycenter.com/easyorganicliving) on BabyCenter, the #1 parenting and pregnancy destination worldwide, offers a discussion group, videos, articles, organic challenges and Q&A sessions with experts in health, cooking and family budgeting. …