dairy farmers
Coverage of dairy farmers in the Nexus archive.
- Inside the bitter war over cows and wilderness at Point Reyes
Dairy farmers who were paid to leave Point Reyes are now advocating for a return to grazing. They claim that having cows graze is necessary to help manage and control invasive species within the area. The Trump administration has been reported as sympathetic to their position.
- Inside the bitter war over cows and wilderness at Point Reyes
Dairy farmers previously grazing cows in Point Reyes were paid to leave the area, but they are now requesting readmission. They claim that continued grazing is necessary for the park to control invasive species populations. The Trump administration has been noted as sympathetic to their cause.
- Brazilian Farmers Are Tokenizing Cows to Get Farm Loans—And It's Working
Brazilian farmers are tokenizing cows to secure farm loans through Brazil's stock exchange, providing a solution as the dairy sector faces a deepening credit crisis.
- Why California’s carbon manure math doesn’t add up
California's climate policy incentivizes dairy farmers to convert methane from cattle manure into natural gas, but research argues the program overestimates emissions reductions and may exacerbate warming. Regulators extended the program beyond 2050 despite concerns, and a new proposal could increase funding for dairies.
- Trump visits Wisconsin as job growth reported in May
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported higher-than-expected job growth in May. President Trump visited Wisconsin to meet with dairy farmers to energize supporters.
- Coles adds 20c to the price of milk as war in the Middle East pushes up Australian grocery costs
Coles has raised home-brand milk prices by up to 20c per litre, with Woolworths expected to follow, due to increased costs from the Middle East war impacting Australian grocery prices. The price hike aims to offset higher fuel and operating costs, with some revenue temporarily directed to dairy farmers.
- New Zealand Dairy Farmers Pocket Billions From Huge Capital Payout
New Zealand dairy farmers are receiving billions from a significant capital payout. The payment is linked to Fonterra, a major dairy cooperative, with farms supplying milk to the company in Hawera.