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July 26 2017
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is undisputedly the U.S. dairy industry’s most important trade deal, Tom Vilsack, U.S. Dairy Export Council president and CEO, t
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July 26 2017
There are consumers who wish to learn about where their food comes from; how you go about answering that question could benefit the dairy industry or dramatically hurt it
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July 25 2017
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) long absence of enforcement of its own food standards has allowed the marketing of hundreds of deceptively labeled dairy imitators – a situation...
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July 25 2017
Six months in, robots are a decision I would make again. My advice – be open to learning.
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July 25 2017
Teams with youth representing Allegan, Clinton and Ottawa counties were the first place winners in this year’s dairy quiz bowl contest held during Michigan 4-H Youth Dairy Days, an annual dairy...
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July 24 2017
Holstein Association USA is pleased to recognize several youth every year for their achievements in breeding and developing exceptional Registered Holstein® cows. National Junior Star Performe
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July 24 2017
Year after year of growing sales show that organic food is not a disappearing market. The American organic industry topped $43 billion in 2016, surpassing the $40 billion mark for the first time
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July 24 2017
In recent years, the discussion on selling milk from cows marked as A2A2 positive has seemed to skyrocket
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July 21 2017
Everybody loves a good road trip, and the Hoard’s Dairyman and Hay & Forage Grower editorial staffs are no different
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July 19 2017
Seventy youth competed at the State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest held on July 17th in Black River Falls in conjunction with the State Ayrshire and Guernsey shows. Ayrshire and Guernsey animals were pulle
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July 19 2017
Music is a big part of my life. It can make or break a day for me. I listen to music every single day, and not just as background noise
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July 18 2017
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 CEO of a major farmer-
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July 18 2017
“The members of the International Dairy Foods Association are encouraged to see that several key priorities for the U.S. dairy industry are reflected in the administration’s objectives for...
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July 18 2017
The Rabobank RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness Dairy Analysts are looking at how possible disbandment or renegotiation of the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) could impact U.S. dairy pr
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July 18 2017
“Whap!” I didn’t even see the hit coming. That sound and the stinging pain were simultaneous. It took place as I was hanging a unit up between two cows when the cow behind me gave...
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July 17 2017
Chelsey Jensen of Amery, Wisconsin is this year’s recipient of the American Guernsey Association’s National Outstanding Youth Award. The award was presented June 30 as part of the National...
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July 17 2017
On June 28, Steven Brett Dixon of Conway, Missouri was presented the National Outstanding Young Guernsey Farmer award as part of the National Guernsey Convention and 141st Annual Meeting in Saratoga S
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July 17 2017
Those with feeding dairy cows and exporting hay outside the United States make the greatest use of feed testing services, according to a survey
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July 17 2017
Rising temperatures are once again making July a crucial month for major livestock grain crops.Consistently inconsistent weather has dogged farmers all year so far
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July 15 2017
Karen Bohnert School’s out for summer. Music to every kid’s heart, I’m sure. Or at least my trio were elated when the school bell rang for the last time and the doors opened wide. Although