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July 1 2015
Genomic evaluations have become an essential tool in producers' decision-making toolbox. Yet, without type traits, genomics aren't worth much
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June 25 2015
With the aid of finger paints, Stephanie Arndt and Pandora the Painted Cow are making dairy approachable for youth. Children and adults alike in central New York are learning where their favorite dairy...
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June 18 2015
Members of our editorial staff spent a week enhancing their photography skills while traveling through Illinois and Missouri
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June 9 2015
New research reveals the real reason Swiss cheese is full of holes, and why those holes are getting smaller
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June 3 2015
They've dropped by more than half since October, almost entirely because of milk prices
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May 14 2015
Feeding heifer diets containing greater levels of nonfiber carbohydrates resulted in improved average daily gains from 12 to 28 weeks of age
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April 24 2015
Article studied labor statistics to come up with an answer for all 50 states
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April 22 2015
FDA studies possible milk and meat residue correlation
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April 3 2015
E.U. milk production quotas ended on Wednesday, raising global export potential for an already big source
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April 1 2015
Genomics is taking away some of the guesswork
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March 17 2015
New school lunch policies improved food consumption and minimized waste in one school district; can we do even better? By Abby Bauer, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor When the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids...
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March 12 2015
For those looking to shed pounds, dodging dairy fat may be bad for your waistline. Fat is having a heyday. For decades, the standard recommendation within the nutrition community has been to avoid fat...
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March 10 2015
Last year, the United States saw another drop in farm acres and number of farms, but productivity filled the gap. Our nation's farmers are faced with the continuous challenge of doing more with less. The...
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March 5 2015
Students holding degrees in agricultural and natural resources are anticipated to earn a starting salary of $51,220, on average. The ultimate goal for most students is to graduate from college employed....
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Feb. 27 2015
Only 1,631 farms left, but it was still the 22nd yearly decline in a row. "Get out while the getting is good" saw 1,631 U.S. dairies leave the industry in 2014. According to data released earlier this...
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Feb. 19 2015
If you have good prep and good milkers, the use of an automatic teat scrubber or more conventional prep routine should have little impact on production. Forestripping serves two purposes in the parlor:...
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Feb. 16 2015
Dairy challenge competition allows students to connect the dots between classes, experiences and instinct. I was the buzzer beater in junior dairy bowl. I studied and studied the questions, and on many...
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Feb. 11 2015
Volatility and opportunities exist in the peaks and valleys.Producing milk is full of peaks and valleys. We love the highs and dread the lows. Understanding your financial status can help your herd maximize...
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Feb. 10 2015
Two new apps are now available to help producers evaluate calves' respiratory health. Respiratory disease can be a devastating issue for the calf caretakers on your farm. According to Terry Ollivett from...