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Full-fat cheese and other dairy products won’t contribute to heart attack and stroke, according to a recent study.

Dairy fat not heart and stroke culprit

A major analysis of past studies says the risk from  dairy fat has been overstated

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff May 23, 2017

A review of 29 health studies involving more than a million patients says dairy fat doesn’t increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. These findings challenge the widely held belief that dairy products can damage health. In fact the analysis found that even full-fat versions of dairy favourites like cheese, yogurt and sour cream

Alain and Michelle Philippot, with Laurette Philippot and a historic photo of their farm.

Dairy cattle, News

Canadian dairy history book celebrates Canada 150

Dairy farmers across Canada are celebrating Canada’s sesquicentennial with a historical volume

By Shannon VanRaes May 8, 2017

With Canada’s 150th birthday just around the corner, dairy farmers across the country are sharing their stories in a new book. “It’s a really neat look at our history,” said David Wiens, Dairy Farmers of Manitoba chair, at a recent district meeting. Printed in both French and English, Dairy Farmers, Deeply Rooted for a Strong

Dairy cattle, Livestock

Value shifts away from protein

Canadians continue to embrace fat in their dairy products, which creates a market imbalance

By Shannon VanRaes May 8, 2017

With more Canadians turning to higher-fat dairy products, dairy farmers are looking at long-term solutions for balancing production with consumer demand. “We want to satisfy this demand with Canadian butterfat or Canadian cream, but as you know, at this point we are all just trying to catch up with this marketplace,” said Brent Achtemichuk, Dairy

Editorial, Opinion

Editorial: Trump-eting doom

By Gord Gilmour May 4, 2017

Last week Donald Trump, while playing his most important reality television role to date, came within hours of signing an executive order to cancel the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). A report from the Canadian Press that detailed the contents of a leaked version of the order said the move would have given Canada

Manitoba dairy farmers gather for a district meeting in Headingley on April 11, 2017.

Dairy cattle, Local news

Milk production being ramped up

New dairy-processing plants will allow Manitoba milk producers to have quota fully issued

By Shannon VanRaes April 28, 2017

Manitoba’s dairy farmers are preparing for what may be the largest increase of processing capacity ever seen as a result of one project. “I don’t know if there has ever been a situation elsewhere in Canada where there has been a 40 per cent increase in processing capacity in a province from just one project,

“... clearly they’re experiencing some difficulties in their own markets and those
are issues that they have to resolve for themselves in a constructive way domestically rather than trying to blame other countries for their problems.” – David Wiens, Dairy Farmers of Manitoba chair

Dairy cattle, Local news

Manitoba dairy: Trump comments ‘not based on fact’

The Dairy Farmers of Manitoba is defending its industry’s supply management and pricing strategies

By Alexis Stockford April 27, 2017

As the U.S. and Canada trade verbal shots over supply management and protectionism while dairy groups in New Zealand and Australia say they’ll support any U.S. WTO actions, Manitoba dairy producers are standing pat. The Dairy Farmers of Manitoba (DFM) says it is still confidant that the federal government is behind it despite the fierce

Dairy cattle, National news

Canada’s supply management model for world: MacAulay

A new, national dairy ingredient strategy has yet to be implemented,  but that hasn’t stopped southern farmers from fretting

By Shannon VanRaes February 27, 2017

If American dairy producers are upset with new ingredient strategies north of the border, Canada’s federal government hasn’t heard about it — at least not through official channels. Speaking at a conference in Winnipeg last week, Canada’s Agriculture and Agri-Food minister said he isn’t aware of protectionist concerns coming out of the U.S. and that

There appears to be no problem with milk from cows on extended lactation when it comes to cheese making.

Dairy cattle, Did you know?, News

Extended lactation could make better cheese

Danish researchers show that despite fears the practice could harm milk quality it may actually be better

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff February 21, 2017

Extending dairy cow lactation periods by up to six months not only can lower the environmental impact of the industry — it just might make better cheese too. That’s according to some recent research by Danish scientists who decided to put long-standing concerns over the practice to an empirical test. They found an expected decrease

Dairy cattle, Opinion

Could Trump save the Canadian dairy industry from itself?

Trump may be the catalyst necessary for a much-needed revamp of the Canadian dairy industry

By Sylvain Charlebois January 30, 2017

The great Canadian dairy crisis is about to experience a new and interesting twist. As Donald trump assumes the role of the 45th president of the United States, some wonder whether he could bring about the end of Canada’s infatuation with dairy marketing boards. Both during his campaign and after the election, Trump took aim

Blaine McLeod speaks to producers in Winnipeg during the annual Manitoba Dairy Conference.

Dairy cattle, Livestock, News

New quality milk logo given prominence

Dairy Farmers of Canada have simplified their marketing to  generate a greater impact on consumers

By Shannon VanRaes December 29, 2016

What’s blue and white, but will soon be read all over? The new Dairy Farmers of Canada logo. First revealed in Ottawa last month, Manitoba milk producers got an in-depth look at what’s behind the updated logo — and streamlined marketing program it ushers in — at the annual Manitoba Dairy Conference in Winnipeg earlier

Daily Network News

Carney wins admiration globally but struggles to lower food costs at home

CBOT Weekly: Additional soybean purchases strengthen U.S. soy

Trump, Xi discuss Taiwan and soybeans in call aimed at easing China, U.S. relations

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