Dairy
USDA announced a national milk testing strategy to address the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) H5N1 in dairy cattle.
Dean Foods, the milk processor in the US, has filed for bankruptcy, and is in "advanced discussions" about a potential sale.
Agri-Business
Ornua is facing a lawsuit in the US state of California for alleged "misleading" claims about its Kerrygold butter brand.
The US dairy industry is undergoing change and cow numbers are expected to reach 9.2m head by 2024, according to Dr Robert Johansson.
Risk management is just another tool in any dairy farmers tool box, according to US dairy farmer Joe Thome.
