Structural Change in the Dairy Industry
The dairy industry is currently in the midst of a significant period of structural change. These changes include tremendous reductions in the number of dairy farms and increases in the typical dairy farm size. We undertook a major research effort to document these changes, describe their causes, and discuss their implications. The research report is available free on our site or for a nominal fee through the mail. For condensed versions of the report check out the articles that were published in a Hoard’s Dairyman and other magazines. Professors LaDue and Gloy have made numerous presentations across the country talking about these issues and their implications for farmers and lenders.
Reading:
LaDue, E.L., B. A. Gloy, and C. Cuykendall. “Future Structure of the Dairy Industry: Historical Trends, Projections, and Issues.” Research Bulletin 01(2003). 60 pages. Department of Applied Economics and Management, Cornell University.
LaDue, E.L. and B.A. Gloy. “A Vision for Dairying in the Year 2020: Will You be a Survivor?” In Dairy Herd Analysis Pennsylvania and Northeast Statistics, Looking Towards the Industry’s Future. 2004. MSC Business Services (PFB Members’ Service Corporation) with AgChoice Farm Credit and MidAtlantic Farm Credit.
LaDue, E.L., B.A. Gloy, and C. Cuykendall. “Northeast Dairy Can Compete.” Northeast Dairy Business. 6:1(January, 2004):38-39.
LaDue, E.L., B.A. Gloy, and C. Cuykendall. “Where You Ship Your Milk Likely Will Change.” Hoard’s Dairyman, 149(February 10, 2004):108.
LaDue, E.L., B.A. Gloy, and C. Cuykendall. “Which Farms Will Produce the Nation’s Milk in 2020?” Hoard’s Dairyman, 149(January 25, 2004):49.
LaDue, E.L., B.A. Gloy, and C. Cuykendall. “What Will Drive Milk Consumption?” Hoard’s Dairyman, 149(January 10, 2004):7.