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Why is Sauk County dairy farmer Vernon Hershberger on trial for selling raw milk from a facility that inspectors rated with an A grade? After a highly unusual armed raid on his farm in 2010? Speakers at a panel held Tuesday evening at the Al Ringling Theatre in Baraboo trained their gaze squarely on "Big Dairy." "Follow the dollars," says Michigan ... (more)

Even a mild iodine deficiency during pregnancy could have detrimental effects on children's brain development, according to two new studies.

A recently completed study of water supplies on Pennsylvania dairy farms found that about a quarter of those tested had at least one water-quality issue.

Pat McCormack, Deputy President of ICMSA and Chairman of the Dairy Committee. Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers' Association .

Witnesses in the criminal trial of dairy farmer Vernon Hershberger on Tuesday depicted his Grazin' Acres operation as having a retail food store packed with items including bison meat, poultry, pork, flour, tea, nuts and spices.

A committee of Welsh MPs is calling for the UK government to say how it intends to measure the success or failure of a voluntary code of practice which guides companies who buy milk and farmers who sell it.

Half a million premature babies are born in the U.S. every year. To continue the development that should have happened in the womb, many spend their first few months of life in intensive care.

Homemade food is all the rage these days, with everything from basement breweries to kimchi-making in the kitchen.

With more vendors--129--attending the 2013 7-Eleven Franchisee Owners Association of Chicagoland Trade Show this past week, franchisees got a glimpse at several exclusive promotions and new products.

Western United Dairymen, based in Modesto, and allied groups asked the California Department of Food and Agriculture to increase the price for milk that is made into cheese.

Vernon Hershberger is accused of distributing raw, unpasteurized milk, without a producer's license.

Legislation binding contracts between dairy farmers and milk processors must be drawn up if a voluntary code of practice fails, say MPs.

SPRINGFIELD - According to the Springfield Historical Society, this undated photo shows Claude Baker, right, and two unidentified individuals with Baker's team of oxen in Springfield.

A jury has been selected to hear the licensing trial of a Wisconsin dairy farmer who supporters say is being targeted for selling raw milk.

Chinese authorities are forcing infant milk formula makers to comply with new testing, that's proving costly for dairy exporters.

What is Vitamin Fortification? Vitamin, mineral, and essential nutrients are added to replace those lost in food manufacture or storage; to raise the level to that of similar foods.

Self-described food rights activists from around the U.S. will be rallying all week across from the Sauk County Courthouse to support dairy farmer Vernon Hershberger.

Self described food rights activists from around the U-S will be rallying all week across from the Sauk County Courthouse to support dairy farmer Vernon Hershberger who is on trial.Hershberger is charged with distributing milk and operating a retail food establishment and dairy plant without proper licenses.

The latest Dairy Manager costings report from Kingshay, the leading independent consultants, reports conventional Holstein Friesian herds showed the margin over purchased feed was down A 17,775 on average.

Congressman Chris Collins, NY-27, voted Wednesday to approve the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013, and move it out of the House Agriculture Committee.