Catch up on everything that’s going on in the world of Washington dairy.
Still counting calories Your weight-loss plan may be outdated
July 22, 2011 / The Seattle TimesThe most detailed long-term analysis of the factors that influence weight gain shows that conventional wisdom may not be the best approach.
Fighting the Food Police
May 20, 2011 / The Wall Street JournalI’m so sick of the Food Police. They’ve gotten way too much publicity lately.
Dairy fine dropped; procedural errors cited
May 19, 2011 / Yakima HeraldErrors in the way two state agencies investigated a complaint that dairy manure was spilling into a Lower Valley irrigation drain have prompted officials to halt the case and rescind a $22,000 penalty against the dairy.
Commentary: In praise of factory farming
June 22, 2011 / Cattle NetworkIt’s not about humane slaughter, it’s about humane lifestyle, if that term can be properly applied to farm animals.
State rescinds fine against Outlook dairy
May 19, 2011 / Seattle TimesWashington state has rescinded a fine against a central Washington dairy that it said had applied liquid manure that resulted in runoff to the Yakima River.
Ongoing EPA monitoring confirms Washington milk is safe
April 5, 2011 / WSDAOLYMPIA — The Washington state departments of Agriculture (WSDA) and Health (DOH) continue to reassure consumers that milk produced and sold in Washington remains a healthy choice for families.
New tests confirm safety of Washington milk
April 5, 2011 / The ColumbianOlympia — The Washington state departments of Agriculture (WSDA) and Health (DOH) continue to reassure consumers that milk produced and sold in Washington remains a healthy choice for families.
Experts: Farmers not to blame for high food prices
April 4, 2011 / Bloomberg BusinessweekFarmers are bracing for what they expect could be widespread criticism as corn prices are rising rapidly and other food costs are following.
Locally grown? It all depends on how you define it
April 1, 2011 / USA TodayWASHINGTON – The No. 2 official at the Agriculture Department recently got a real-life lesson in the loose definition of the trendiest word in groceries: “local.”
Yakima Valley farmers weary about proposal to stabilize milk prices (Video)
July 12, 2010 / KNDO TVSUNNYSIDE, Wash.- Senator Patty Murray and other leaders are proposing an act to help the dairy industry. It’s called the Milk Price Stabilization Act.
The milkman cometh again
July 12, 2010 / The Bellingham HeraldThe milkman is back, just like the olden days.
No charges for Ohio farm owner in cow abuse case
July 6, 2010 / King5TVMARYSVILLE, Ohio (AP) — The owner of a central Ohio farm won’t face charges in connection with a video showing cows being beaten and poked with pitchforks.
In our view: Greener pastures
July 6, 2010 / The ColumbianWhen is it a good idea to pay more for the same service provided to your neighbors? We can think of two local examples: natural gas and electricity.
Zabotel Wins Moo-Off in Morton
June 27, 2010 / The ChronicleBailey’s IGA employee Arminta Wilson, Morton, right, holds the microphone for mooing contestant Amber Smith, 11, as she gives her best cow imitation.
Farmers call for federal probe of dairy industry
June 25, 2010 /Seattle TimesMADISON, Wis. — Dairy farmers large and small from all over the country urged federal regulators Friday to investigate their industry
Local Hay Farmers to WSDA: “This is a disaster.” (Video)
June 14, 2010 / KERP TVNORTH FRANKLIN COUNTY, Wash. — To the untrained eye, local farmers’ hay bales looked as good as ever. Much of it was golden brown, lightly bleached by the sun on the surface.
Hay Shortage Hits Dairy Farmers (Video)
June 10, 2010 / KIMA TVYAKIMA COUNTY — Wicked weather and a bad supply of crops; dairy farmers are struggling with a shortage of hay.
Dairy Technology Day set for June 10 at UC Davis
June 4, 2010 / UC Davis News & InformationThe event, which will feature talks by university and industry experts, will be held in the ballroom of the new UC Davis Conference Center. It will be hosted by the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science.
Redmond students whip up healthful dishes
May 26, 2010 / The Seattle TimesInside the commercial kitchen at Redmond Junior High on Wednesday, kids wearing aprons and tall paper chef’s hats
A two-stop resource for this weekend’s national championships
May 26, 2010 / The Seattle TimesWith athletes in springs sports from track-and-field to baseball competing for state championships this weekend, there is plenty to see. Here is a list of what is happening when and where and links to all the brackets.
Cow chips may power computer chips
May 23, 2010 / The Seattle TimesSAN JOSE, Calif. — Giving new meaning to the term “server farm,” a team of Hewlett-Packard (HP) researchers has come up with a plan for combining cow chips and computer chips
Turning dairy feeding wisdom on its head
March 2010 / Graze OnlineOtselic, New York — Talk to Jim Gardiner for any length of time, and you’ll realize he is turning conventional dairy feeding wisdom almost completely on its well-established head.
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