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Fonterra Farmers Approve NZ$4.2 Billion Sale of Consumer Brands to Lactalis

Regulatory reviews plus separation work will decide whether the buyer takes control in early 2026.

California Kills 4 Gray Wolves From Sierra Valley Pack After Record Livestock Losses

Pennsylvania Dairy Farmers Confront Labor Shortage as Immigration Crackdown Shrinks Workforce

States and Grid Operators Advance Emergency Cutoffs for AI Data Centers

U.S. Imposes 30% Tariff on South African Sugar as Industry Warns of Job Losses