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Nov. 19 2013
U.S. farmers and ranchers aren't the only aging workforce. It's a nation wide trend across all labor sectors. The U.S. farm population is aging. This isn't news to anyone in the agricultural community;...
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Nov. 18 2013
A prep routine checkup may provide an opportunity that ties directly to your wallet. Cows love routine. Proper, repeatable milking procedures are your best friend when it comes to harvesting high quality...
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Nov. 15 2013
Here's a hint: it's no one who exports dairy products. Take heart U.S. milk producers, your farms aren't alone in seeing the cost of production soar during the 21st century. All around the world, most...
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Nov. 14 2013
Know your numbers to better know your financial standing. Gary Sipiorski shared his wealth of banking experience within the dairy and agricultural community on the Hoard's Dairyman webinar on Monday,...
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Nov. 12 2013
In a tough competition, two of the contests were won by a point or less. Three dairy judging contests were held at the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Ky., on Sunday, November...
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Nov. 11 2013
Avoid negative energy balance, which has been shown to lead to negative reproductive performance in dairy cows. High milk production is oftentimes linked to poor reproductive performance in dairy cattle....
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Nov. 9 2013
People from around the globe met to discuss dairy cattle reproduction this week. The 8th annual Dairy Cattle Reproductive Council (DCRC) meeting wrapped up yesterday in Indianapolis, Ind. More than 240...
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Nov. 8 2013
"got milk?" quickly became a part of American culture . . . and still is. Advertising campaigns tend to live briefly, see marginal success, and be forgotten quickly. But every once in a while something...
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Nov. 8 2013
Five awarded as platinum winners. The top herds for reproduction received their awards at the 8th annual Dairy Cattle Reproductive Council meeting in Indianapolis, Ind. This is the fifth year that herds...
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Nov. 7 2013
New York has quadrupled its Greek yogurt production since 2008. Greek yogurt. It's what gave New York the push it needed to pass California as the top yogurt producing state in the nation. Last year, California...
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Nov. 5 2013
Facility design, space and frequent stirring are essential elements in successful compost bedded pack barns. "Compost barns are not your grandfather's bedded pack," explained Jeffrey Bewley, assistant...
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Oct. 31 2013
Thirteen senators encourage farm bill committee to provide bridge gap solution. A potential extension to the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) program could add some temporary security for dairy farmers....
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Oct. 30 2013
Over 55,000 are expected to converge on Louisville, Ky., this weekend. The National FFA Convention and Expo is a highlight for many FFA members. With nearly 580,000 FFA members in every state, along with...
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Oct. 29 2013
Investments in pasture and people are key to a successful grazing program. "Are we still heading the right direction with grazing?" That is the question Joel McNair, editor of Graze magazine, asked the...
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Oct. 28 2013
Animal agriculture is sustainable and essential to feeding a growing world. Even after significant improvements in sustainability and contributions to society over the last several decades, animal agriculture...
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Oct. 25 2013
Latest price hike denial should be the final straw for producers.One of Albert Einstein's famous quotes is, "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results." It's a madness...
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Oct. 22 2013
Needlestick injuries are actually quite common and can result in injury and loss of work for both workers and veterinarians. Needlestick injuries are a common risk to those working in health care professions,...
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Oct. 21 2013
Fines totaled nearly $63 million. The remaining 22 countries were all under quota limits. by Corey Geiger, Hoard's Dairyman Managing Editor Since the 1980s, Europe has operated with a quota system to address...
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Oct. 17 2013
Innovation and choice must be allowed on farm or all hope is lost. In a changing tact from the 50-70-100 message he has spread since 2009, Elanco's Jeff Simmons has three new numbers for us to consider....
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Oct. 16 2013
Webinar focuses on maximizing feed inputs. "The crop year's over ... now what?" That was the topic of the webinar on Monday, October 14. Mike Hutjens, University of Illinois, presented the webinar and...