Alternative drinks for those who are lactose intolerant

For some consumers, dairy products, like milk, can be difficult to drink.  But that doesn’t mean they have to go without it.  Karen Nielsen with the Sheep Dairy Association of Wisconsin says that sheep and goat milk can be easier for some to digest. AUDIO: Heathy Living on sheep and goat milk The post Alternative…… Continue Reading

Tar spot not much of a concern for South Dakota farmer

A farmer in southeastern South Dakota says tar spot is on his mind but it’s not a big concern. Brian Hefty tells Brownfield the disease hasn’t been prevalent in his area. “Here where we farm right by Sioux Falls it’s not that big of a deal,” he said. “Did it get here last year? Yes.…… Continue Reading

Beef exports to China face hurdles beyond tariffs

China’s failure to renew registrations for 400 U.S. beef facilities creates additional complications for U.S. exports. Ethan Lane says this is a non-tariff trade barrier the President is trying to address. “By setting residue levels for things like ractopamine and others, which is part of their commitment under the Phase One deal and failing to…… Continue Reading

Butter & blocks up, barrels continue falling Wednesday at CME

Cash dairy prices were mixed again Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    Dry whey was down $0.0075 at $0.4975. One sale was recorded at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.01 at $1.73.  Five sales were recorded, ranging from $1.7150 to $1.7325.  Cheese barrels were down $0.0025 at $1.70.  Seven sales were recorded, ranging…… Continue Reading

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