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July 26 2019
For some, the slightest mention of anything “sustainable” might ignite an indifferent facial expression. For others, they grab the word right out of the sky and embrace it
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July 25 2019
In response to the USDA’s outline of its planned trade-mitigation assistance to farmers, NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern offered the following statement: “We appreciate the eff
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July 25 2019
The chairs of four House Agriculture Subcommittees issued a joint statement today in response to USDA’s announcement of details on aid for farmers hurt by the Administration’s trade war. Liv
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July 25 2019
"The International Dairy Foods Association commends the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for raising the voice of the business community today, calling on Congress to swiftly pass the U.S.-Mexico-Canad
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July 25 2019
We are in full swing corn silage harvesting mode here at Hillcrest Farms. Last week temperatures rose to 100°F and higher and the humidity was right there with it
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July 25 2019
From a cow made of butter to award-winning cream puffs, it’s time once again to celebrate all things dairy at the Illinois State Fair, happening August 8-18, 2019 in Springfield, Ill.Midwest D
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July 24 2019
Today, the United Dairy Families of California, California Dairies, Inc., Land O’Lakes, Inc., Dairy Farmers of America and the STOP QIP organization announced a multi-phase process aimed at so
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July 24 2019
A few months ago, I caught wind of a new group being formed — the California Cattle Council — and I was not amused
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July 23 2019
sat in rush hour traffic in Oregon’s biggest city, Portland, the other day. It’s something I avoid at all costs, but then again, I try to avoid driving to the big city for anything
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July 22 2019
On Wednesday, July 24th, farmers, ranchers, producers and growers representing various California food and agriculture products will fly in to Washington to advocate to their members of Congress
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July 22 2019
Last month over 30 4-H, FFA, and post-secondary students from the United States traveled to Scotland as part of the International Dairy Judging Tour
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July 19 2019
We see it all the time. The constant reminders to not only provide our cows with water, but quality water from a clean trough, bucket, and so forth
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July 19 2019
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry, today released the following opening statement at the hearing titled “Agric
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July 19 2019
Today, the citizen board of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) heard about the adverse impacts of tariffs and trade uncertainty from six Wisconsin agr
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July 18 2019
Land O’Lakes SUSTAIN today joined global agricultural equipment manufacturer AGCO Corporation in a new collaboration to help farmers deploy cutting-edge application equipment, noting the impor
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July 18 2019
The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) recently welcomed the 2019-2020 class of Dairy Princess representatives for a four-day session to launch their year of service as California dairy indus
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July 18 2019
From its origins in Europe,its unlikely beginnings in the United States,the controversy surrounding its initial release and issues with fescue toxicosis,"The Wonder Grass" is
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July 17 2019
I get that not everyone wants to put themselves or their farm out there on social media for the world to see. It’s a lot. You have to be pretty strong to withstand all of the criticism and anonymous...
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July 17 2019
The information below has been supplied by dairy marketers and other industry organizations. It has not been edited, verified or endorsed by Hoard’s Dairyman. The National Milk Producers Federation...
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July 16 2019
June is supposed to be a time to celebrate and promote dairy, but unfortunately, I think what I’ll remember most about June of this year is the extreme level of animal rights activist activity