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Nov. 4 2022
Winners were named in the 2022 National FFA Dairy Evaluation and Management CDE
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Oct. 31 2022
A lot has happened this past year. We continue to see the effects of the pandemic, logistic challenges that hit the global market and were created in part by labor shortages, which spread across
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Oct. 31 2022
Although we might desire to sometimes, is impossible to operate within a bubble in today’s interconnected world. Global societies, markets, and governments are readily linked together with everythin
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Oct. 31 2022
“Our biggest ally is the consumer. Dairy product consumption is at the highest level since 1959. That’s an incredible endorsement,” shared Jim Mulhern, president and CEO of the National...
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Oct. 31 2022
It can be so easy to get wrapped up caring for the “problem cows,” but our average animals also deserve attention and some true appreciation
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Oct. 24 2022
What does it mean to maintain a social license? Whether the phrase is explicitly described or instead implied, this is a concept more and more consumers are demanding from their food suppliers. If dai
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Oct. 24 2022
Genetic improvement has been a highly effective strategy to enhance dairy efficiency and net profitability. Genetic selection is also a key to improve dairy sustainability. Continued genetic emphasis
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Oct. 20 2022
That’s the modern-day question millions of Americans are asking as they expand their dairy intake. In 2021, that expansion saw Americans consuming nearly 667 pounds of dairy products per person
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Oct. 20 2022
Sharing their knowledge and experience cultivates dairy advocates
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Oct. 19 2022
As 2022 begins to draw to a close, it is instructive to look back at the factors responsible for the record All-Milk price that will be logged for the year
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Oct. 18 2022
Surviving or Thriving in the Future of Dairy Production? How to be Both Sustainable and ProfitablePresented by Dr. Randy Shaver, University of Wisconsin, and Dr. John Goeser, Technical Director
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Oct. 17 2022
If your local store is low on dairy products, take the time to say something – they may thank you
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Oct. 14 2022
The U.S. dairy cow herd continued its gradual rebuilding last quarter with dairy farmers slowly adding more cows to the herd as milk prices hit historic highs
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Oct. 13 2022
Even with its deep and rich history, World Dairy Expo was able to post a pair of new records at this year’s 55th show. As it turns out, cattle were front and center for both new benchmarks
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Oct. 10 2022
Despite the opinions of extreme activists, dairy still has a place in the world that should be defended
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Oct. 10 2022
Elle St. Pierre is an inspiration for many as she came from humble beginnings on a family dairy farm, and forged her way to becoming an Olympian
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Oct. 10 2022
During a cow’s lactation, changes in body condition and body weight occur that influence future milk yield and fertility outcomes. Evaluating body weight alone is not a good indicator of body reserv
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Oct. 7 2022
The World Dairy Expo grounds host more than 1,000 top-of-the-line animals throughout the week
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Oct. 7 2022
While cows are front and center at World Dairy Expo, the high-quality feed needed for dairy cattle to remain productive and healthy is also recognized during the show
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Oct. 6 2022
Dairy producers recognize the valuable role colostrum plays in raising calves. That first meal is truly instrumental in setting animals up for success