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High Desert Milk Saves Over 12 Million Gallons of Water Through Sustainability Improvements
High Desert Milk and Hydrite have worked together to reduce water consumption by over 12 million gallons, save energy, and improve production efficiency at our Burley, Idaho facility.
October 16, 2026
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Food Science
What Are Gums, and Why Are They in Your Dairy Products?
From cream cheese to chocolate milk, food gums keep dairy smooth, stable, and fresh. Here is the science behind what hydrocolloids do and why they are safe.
October 2, 2026
Food & Culture
10 of the World's Most Unusual Dairy Foods (And the Cultures That Love Them)
From fermented horse milk in Mongolia to rock-hard cheese in the Himalayas, discover 10 of the world's most unusual dairy foods and the fascinating traditions behind them.
September 18, 2026
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Life At High Desert Milk
Five Lessons From Growing Up on a Dairy Farm
Growing up on a dairy farm teaches you a few things that stick with you — about work, plans that fall apart, and never leaving the house without a snack.
September 4, 2026
Dairy 101
The Complete Guide to Grade AA Butter
What does Grade AA butter actually mean? Learn how butter is graded, how it is made, why butterfat matters, and what to look for when choosing butter.
August 27, 2026
Life At High Desert Milk
High Desert Milk Scholarship Golf Tournament Raises Nearly $200,000
High Desert Milk's 20th annual scholarship golf scramble raised nearly $200,000 for students in the Cassia County area, making it the largest fundraiser in the history of the event.
August 14, 2026
Protein & Fitness
The Everyday Power of Dairy: Fueling Athletes, Families, and Busy Lives
Explore how dairy products can fuel active lifestyles, support growing families, and simplify healthy eating.
July 9, 2026
