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Will There be a Bedding Shortage this Winter?
Will There be a Bedding Shortage this Winter?

Despite what looks to be like a warmer winter ahead of us, a lack of bedding materials could cause major problems for dairy operations across the country.

Don’t Ignore Alfalfa During Planting Season; Watch for Weevil Now!

Typically arriving during planting season while tractors race to the fields, it is easy to put scouting for weevil damage on the back burner.

Don’t Ignore Alfalfa During Planting Season; Watch for Weevil Now!
Don’t Ignore Alfalfa During Planting Season; Watch for Weevil Now!

Typically arriving during planting season while tractors race to the fields, it is easy to put scouting for weevil damage on the back burner.

5 Tips for a Better Farm Meeting
5 Tips for a Better Farm Meeting

With all of the chaos and confusion centered around running an agricultural operation, regularly scheduled meetings should be a must on your farm.

Spring Allergies are in the Air, but Not for Some Farm Kids

With the start of spring comes the start of allergy season, but not for some farm kids, researchers say.

Spring Allergies are in the Air, but Not for Some Farm Kids
Spring Allergies are in the Air, but Not for Some Farm Kids

With the start of spring comes the start of allergy season, but not for some farm kids, researchers say.

Loose Bull Put Down by Police After Attacking Owner and Vehicles

Charging officers and mounting a moving vehicle, a bull in Sparta, New Jersey was put down by police after it attacked and seriously injured its owner.

Farm Girls Celebrate #InternationalWomensDay

Farm girls around the world are celebrating #InternationalWomensDay and have shared their farming photos on social media.

The Future of Cow Reproduction? These Six Breeding Technologies
The Future of Cow Reproduction? These Six Breeding Technologies

These innovative management tools have already made an impact on the industry.

Calving Cows Need Quiet
Calving Cows Need Quiet

Study shows how transition cows can't handle stress.

Kids Celebrate Halloween with Ag Related Costumes - Page 2

Whether you need a last-minute costume idea or just a cute pick-me-up, take a look at some of these ag related Halloween costumes.

<p>Check out some of these ag related Halloween costumes!</p>
Kids Celebrate Halloween with Ag Related Costumes

Whether you need a last-minute costume idea or just a cute pick-me-up, take a look at some of these ag related Halloween costumes.

<p>Check out some of these ag related Halloween costumes!</p>
Kids Celebrate Halloween with Ag Related Costumes - Page 2

Whether you need a last-minute costume idea or just a cute pick-me-up, take a look at some of these ag related Halloween costumes.

Former Dairy Partner, Quaker Oats, Introduces Oat Beverage

Leaving their partnership with DMI, the Quaker Oats has now branched out into the milk alternative world. 

<p>Leaving their partnership with DMI, the Quaker Oats&nbsp;has now branched out into the milk alternative world.&nbsp;</p>
Former Dairy Partner, Quaker Oats, Introduces Oat Beverage

Leaving their partnership with DMI, the Quaker Oats has now branched out into the milk alternative world. 

Every day is an important day to thank farmers for their hard work, but today is especially important.
#NationalFarmersDay Trends on Social Media

Every day is an important day to thank farmers for their hard work, but today is especially important.

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Winners Announced in World Forage Analysis Superbowl

The World Forage Analysis Superbowl evaluated 843 entries and presented awards to top finishers at the World Forage Analysis Superbowl Awards Luncheon, sponsored by Mycogen Seeds, at World Dairy Expo.

Don't be a Heifer Hoarder
Don't be a Heifer Hoarder

How to free up your balance sheet and get rid of excess heifers.

<p>Holding a homeowner at knifepoint, a Michigan home invader steals only a glass of milk before fleeing from K9 units.</p>
Michigan Burglar Holds Homeowner Hostage for Glass of Milk

Holding a homeowner at knifepoint, a Michigan home invader steals only a glass of milk before fleeing from K9 units.

<p>Graduates fill farming, processing, food safety jobs in dairy industry</p>
Checkoff-Funded Research Centers Provide Pipeline of Future Workforce

Graduates fill farming, processing, food safety jobs in dairy industry.

Swedish company Oatly has seen ‘phenomenal growth’ in oat milk beverages.
Could Oat Milk Be The Next Milk Alternative Fad?

First it was soy, then it was almond. Now, oat milk could overtake the milk alternative market, especially in coffee shops.

Farmers Sharing Poor Crop Conditions On Social Media

With portions of the U.S. experiencing severe, extreme and exceptional drought conditions, farmers are posting photos showcasing just how much of an impact the lack of rain is having on their fields.

Health Care Costs Linked To Ability To Repay Farm Loans
Health Care Costs Linked To Ability To Repay Farm Loans

Farm household health insurance expenses have doubled since 2001.

Holt Dairy suffers hay shortage after spontaneous combustion fire.
Spontaneous Combustion Claims Utah Dairy’s Hay Supply

While water is typically used to extinguish a fire, moisture is likely the cause of the flames at Holt Dairy in Newcastle, Utah.

Dairy Report: Higher Production, Farm Bill Action and Labor
Dairy Report: Higher Production, Farm Bill Action and Labor

Higher Production, Farm Bill discussion and immigration legislation are three hot topics in the industry today.

<p>A team of nursing students and interpreters visit 19 Wisconsin dairy farms twice annually to do health screenings and provide education.&nbsp;</p>
Health Checkups For Your Workforce

Unique program brings nursing students to farms.

There are two reason an increase of more than three-quarts of a million alfalfa acres won’t move prices lower in the short term.
Analyst: Increased Hay Acres Won’t Pressure Prices

On Friday, USDA released their annual June acreage report which outlines how many acres of each crop are intended to be harvested in the fall.

Description of in-feed medications and how they fit into the new Veterinary Feed Directive rules taking effect January 1, 2017.
Three Ways To Train Feeders

Tailor teaching to their learning style.

<p>Proper milking techniques and procedures can lead to effective control of mastitis.&nbsp;</p>
Are You Hiring the Right People at Your Dairy?

Job descriptions provide the foundation for building strong human resource management practices into the day-to-day management of a dairy farm business.

Making the best of dry weather, brothers sing “I Got No Grain In Dry Places.”
Country Stars Sing about Canadian Drought for Fans on Facebook

Making the best of dry weather, brothers sing “I Got No Grain In Dry Places.”

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More Arrests Made in Florida Animal Abuse Case

Two additional arrests made at Larson Dairy for animal cruelty.

<p>2019 S-Series Combine</p>
John Deere Unveils Three Updates for Model Year 2019 S-Series Combines

In preparation for harvest season, John Deere updates track system, draper and mobile app for 2019 S-Series combines.

Set Forage Quality Targets
Set Forage Quality Targets

Base quality targets on ration needs.