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Migrant Justice activists gather to celebrate the signing of an agreement with Ben & Jerry's that took two years to negotiate.

National

Ben & Jerry's Signs Deal To Improve Migrant Dairy Workers' Conditions

2:21pm October 04, 2017

by Kathleen Masterson

Farmworker advocacy group Migrant Justice and the behemoth ice cream company have been negotiating for two years to agree on a worker-led initiative that ensures "just and dignified" practices.

Why Are Americans Drinking Less Cow's Milk? Its Appeal Has Curdled

4:34pm May 16, 2017

In the 1900s, nutritionists and dairy producers helped convince Americans that cow's milk was nature's perfect food. But the science and tastes have changed, and we're guzzling much less than before.

Kevin and Ranae Dietzel, owners of a small dairy herd near Jewell, Iowa, named their signature cheese after this cow, Ingrid.

National

How Fancy Cheese May Save Some Small-Scale Dairies

9:56am February 17, 2017

by Amy Mayer

Because of unstable milk prices, small-dairy owners are also selling artisanal cheeses to help them stay afloat. The idea is catching on — in Iowa, the number of on-farm cheese-makers has doubled.

India's Largest Dairy Brand Prepares To Market An Acquired Taste: Camel Milk

10:48am February 15, 2017

by Shaina Shealy

A nomadic community of camel herders in India has long relied on camel milk as their source of dairy. Now, a big Indian company is getting ready to mass market camel milk as a health food.

Black Cow vodka has a smooth flavor and creamy finish — and it tastes nothing like milk.

Let This Spirit Moo-ve You: Make Way For Milk Vodka

10:50am February 03, 2017

by Jodi Helmer

A dairy farmer in Dorset, England, is distilling the sweet, high-fat milk of cows into a creamy and versatile beverage that is attracting the attention of both consumers and industry experts.

David Fuller has been a dairy farmer since 1977. He gets about the same amount of money for milk these days he did when he started.

National

As Big Milk Moves In, Family-Owned U.S. Dairy Farms Rapidly Fold

1:00pm January 11, 2017

by Rebecca Sananes

Large-scale dairy farms are more lucrative, and national milk production has actually increased. But small farmers like David Fuller, who is auctioning off his last herd, see their way of life dying.

Companies are selling "milk" derived from a wide variety of plants. The dairy industry isn't happy about it.

Soy, Almond, Coconut: If It's Not From A Cow, Can You Legally Call It Milk?

11:07am December 21, 2016

by Dan Charles

Some members of Congress are calling on the government to crack down on food labels like soy milk or hemp milk. They say the "milk" label is legally reserved for only one beverage source: cows.

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To protest against the falling prices of dairy and meat, farmers pour liters of milk in front of a prefecture in northwestern France in January.

Why Do Milk Prices Spike And Crash? Because It's Like Oil

3:16pm August 05, 2016

by Dan Charles

Milk is like oil - it's refined into products that are traded globally. So global events can mean profits or losses for dairy farmers. This year, they're seeing losses, and asking Congress for help.

A curious Brown Swiss dairy cow peers over Casey DeHaan's rotary parlour outside Ault, Colo.

How A Cheese Factory Is Transforming The Landscape Of Northern Colorado

2:04pm May 04, 2016

by Luke Runyon

Leprino's is the largest mozzarella manufacturer in the world. Now that the company is expanding, Colorado dairy farmers are beefing up their operations. The changes don't come without costs.

There's a growing body of evidence challenging the notion that low-fat dairy is best.

Health & Safety

The Full-Fat Paradox: Dairy Fat Linked To Lower Diabetes Risk

3:38pm April 18, 2016

by Allison Aubrey

The new findings add to the evidence suggesting that full-fat dairy may have protective effects — both in cutting the risk of diabetes and in helping people control body weight.

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