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Story Archives of 'Dairy'Manure Market EmergesBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, May 20, 2008.The price for fertilizer has skyrocketed. As farmers have scrambled to find alternatives for their crops, they’ve begun to reevaluate the reliable source right under their noses. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports that dairy and poultry manure has never smelled so good. listen:
  Strolling Heifers and the Good Good PigBy Shay Zeller on Tuesday, May 30, 2006.One hundred virgin cows will sashay down the main street of Brattleboro this weekend as part of the 5th annual Strolling of the Heifers. The parade seeks to build public awareness about the importance of dairy farming in the region. We'll talk with founder and organizer Orly Munzing about the 4-day event. And we talk with author Sy Montgomery whose new book The Good Good Pig celebrates the life and uniqueness of her beloved, departed pig, Christopher Hogwood. listen:
Fresh Cow Juice, Delivered to Your DoorBy Raquel Maria Dillon on Friday, August 13, 2004.Today's milkmen have more than milk to offer – they consider themselves an extension of the local farmers' market. Their products are fresh, local, and friendly, and they're delivered to your door. New Hampshire Public Radio's Raquel Maria Dillon went on a milk run with a local deliveryman and filed this report. listen:
NH Farmers and Congressman Bass Oppose Dairy MergerBy David Darman on Thursday, December 19, 2002.Milk processors HP Hood and National Dairy Holdings LP are planning to merge. And those plans concern many people in New Hampshire. Local dairy farmers say the merger could squeeze them out of business. And 2nd District Congressman Charles Bass supports an anti- trust investigation. NHPR?s David Darman has more. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Dairy Farmers Look for AnswersBy Michael Krauthamer on Friday, December 13, 2002.New Hampshire consumers pay about three dollars for a gallon of milk. Yet New England's dairy farmers see only a third of that money. As a result, many Vermont and New Hampshire dairy farmers face financial disaster. They met earlier this week to look for answers. NHPR correspondent Michael Krauthamer reports. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Dairy Farmers in New England are SufferingBy Naomi Schalit on Friday, November 8, 2002.Milk prices paid to dairy farmers have plunged to their lowest levels in a quarter century. The Northeast Dairy Compact expired last year, and the recently passed federal farm bill was designed to help. But farmers in New England are losing tens of thousands of dollars a month. And observers say that the situation could mean more lost farmland. Maine Public Radio's Naomi Schalit reports. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Dairy Farmers in NH are Hurting TooBy Mark Bevis on Friday, November 8, 2002.New Hampshire has far fewer dairy farms than either Maine or Vermont. Rob Johnson in executive director of the New Hampshire Farm Bureau Federation. He tells NHPR's Mark Bevis falling dairy prices have hit the local farm economy just as hard. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Northeast Dairy Compact Deemed DoomedBy Chris Bracken on Wednesday, September 26, 2001.A combination of bad timing and stiff Midwestern opposition is expected to kill the Northeast Dairy Compact. Correspondent Chris Bracken has more. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
New England Attorneys General Milk Dairy ProcessorBy Dan Gorenstein on Monday, June 25, 2001.The nation?s largest dairy company agreed to an antitrust settlement with the six attorneys general of New England yesterday. In four years, Suiza has come to control over 70 percent of the region?s milk processing capacity, but yesterday?s deal attempts to restrain the dairy giant. NHPR?s Dan Gorenstein reports. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
NE Dairy CompactBy John Walters on Thursday, October 19, 2000.Vermont Governor Dean seeks to forge a common approach among 25 states as congressional re-authorization of the dairy compact nears. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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