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New findings enhance Wisconsin’s reputation as America’s Dairyland. According to a University of Wisconsin-Madison study, the economic impact of Wisconsin’s dairy industry is bigger than...
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November milk production took a tumble as milk volume fell nearly 1% nationally compared to the same month last year
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During a Manitowoc County (Wisconsin) forage council meeting several years ago, I was invited to come out and talk about forage management strategies
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Farmers around the world are implementing new ways in which they can be more sustainably efficient
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Nov. 25 2024
Dairy farmers are aware of the importance of colostrum and the impact it can have on getting calves off on the right foot from the start
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Consumers all over the world have been craving more and more butter
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Quality. Pride. Family. These are the values that Larson Acres in Evansville, Wis., has held in the decades since the farm’s current location was purchased in 1957. They are still values that fit...
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The rise of streaming platforms has fragmented the national television audience, and one survey showed that most consumers prefer to learn about a brand on their phone
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Milk provides several essential nutrients, making it both nutritious and delicious
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Oct. 31 2024
In the U.S., 97% of households buy cheese, 93% purchase butter, 92% buy milk, and 82% purchase yogurt
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Oct. 23 2024
When you say the state name “California” and ask others what their first thoughts are
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Oct. 22 2024
We all want good customer service. Whether we are calling the local Farm Service Agency, buying chemicals from our cooperative’s agronomy center or ordering parts from our nearby machinery dealers
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Oct. 22 2024
Change doesn’t happen overnight, and what’s worthwhile isn’t always what’s easy. Big changes require big effort — and lots of planning
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Oct. 22 2024
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High prices are supposedly the cure for high prices. That may not be the case with beef-on-dairy