Agriculture Secretary Vilsack has announced that the Obama Administration is taking immediate action to support struggling dairy farmers by increasing the amount paid for dairy products through the Dairy Product Price Support Program (DPPSP). USDA estimates show that these increases, which will be in place from August 2009 through October 2009, will increase dairy farmers' revenue by $243 million.

U.S. Senators who represent farm states, have been told by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack that the USDA has agreed to raise the price support for dairy products as a first step to relieve hard-pressed dairy farmers across the nation. During a meeting to discuss how to address the plummeting milk prices, Vilsack said he's working with the Office of Management and Budget to temporarily increase the dairy price support program in order to help restore farm level prices, as well as producers' ability to produce basic cash flow for their operations.

Consuming plenty of dairy products at a young age may lower stroke risk and lead to a longer life, according to a 65-year follow up study.

The European Commission has rejected any reduction in milk quotas despite protests from dairy farmers struggling to cope with falling prices.

Saputo Inc. has completed the transaction announced on June 23, 2009 and acquired the activities of F&A Dairy of California, Inc. which manufactures, sells and distributes, principally mozzarella, provolone and whey products.