HD Notebook

Dehorning is necessary, but so are solutions to make it less painful

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/08/2013 - 13:50
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Mon, 04/08/2013

As media draws attention to our dairy industry, we need to continue work towards humane methods for general farm practices,including dehorning calves.

by Abby Huibregtse, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor Read more

Top dairy co-op grabs record low refinancing rates

Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/05/2013 - 09:00
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Fri, 04/05/2013

Dairy Farmers of America will save millions with “once in a lifetime terms.”

by Dennis Halladay, Hoard’s Dairyman Western Editor

As anyone who has recently refinanced a mortgage knows, long-term interest rates are at head-shaking lows. Read more

Ag majors have little to fear

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/04/2013 - 09:00
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Thu, 04/04/2013

Experienced grads have the second lowest unemployment rate.

by Amanda Smith, Hoard’s Dairyman Associate Editor Read more

What is really going on with flavored milk?

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/03/2013 - 08:00
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Wed, 04/03/2013

When is chocolate milk not “milk”?

By Patti Hurtgen, Hoard’s Dairyman Online Media Manager
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U.S. leader in global dairy production

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/02/2013 - 10:10
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Tue, 04/02/2013

The U.S. tops the charts in cow milk production and dairy processing.

 
by Abby Huibregtse, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor
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Can we identify acidosis tolerant cows?

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/01/2013 - 09:14
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Mon, 04/01/2013

Milk urea nitrogen values may have future applications in this area.

By Amanda Smith, Hoard’s Dairyman Associate Editor Read more

California prohibits “use it or lose it” vacation policy

Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/29/2013 - 09:00
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Fri, 03/29/2013

Many dairy owners still think otherwise, but the state’s Labor Code is crystal clear.

by Dennis Halladay, Hoard’s Dairyman Western Editor Read more

New plan unveiled for genomic evaluations

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/28/2013 - 10:54
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Thu, 03/28/2013

While this April’s genetic evaluations will be delivered by AIPL, it will be the last set completely computed by the USDA agency.

by Corey Geiger, Hoard’s Dairyman Managing Editor Read more

Readjusted portfolio gives AMPI Co-op renewed focus

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/27/2013 - 09:22
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Wed, 03/27/2013

Two years ago, the Upper Midwest cooperative developed a strategic plan to position the organization for future growth by focusing on core products.

By Corey Geiger, Hoard’s Dairyman Managing Editor Read more

Proposed bill could change milk pricing in California

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/26/2013 - 09:00
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Tue, 03/26/2013

If passed, the bill would permit dairy producers to petition for allowance into the federal milk pricing system.

by Abby Huibregtse, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor Read more

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