State focuses on dairy growth

Nebraska looks to recruit processors in effort to increase demand for several ag sectors

Amy Hadachek
Jun 18, 2021
Jun 18, 2021 Updated Jul 21, 2021

Nebraska Dairy 1.jpg — Nebraska dairy officials are focused on recruiting dairy processors and growing the industry. A new study by UNL and others showed a butter plant would have the greatest economic impact.
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Amy Hadachek

Interest has increased dramatically in expanding dairy opportunities in Nebraska. Here’s why:

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Nebraska Dairy 2.jpeg — Midwest Dairy Nebraska chairwoman Mary Temme, celebrates Dairy Month with Nebraska State Dairy Association chairman Mike Guenther and Gov. Pete Rickets during a news conference on the state’s dairy industry.
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Nebraska Dairy 4.jpeg — Gov. Pete Rickets talks at a news conference June 15 about efforts to expand the state’s dairy industry.
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Reporter Amy Hadachek is a two-time Emmy Award winning meteorologist and a storm chaser who earned her NWA and AMS Broadcast Meteorology Seals of Approval. She and her husband live on a diversified farm in Kansas. Reach her at amy.hadachek@midwestmessenger.com.