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NMPF Summer Foundation for the Future meetings scheduled
The Summer Grassroots Tour, hosted by the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), kicks off July 12 in Olympia, Washington. The meetings run through August and will bring together dairy producers and other key industry representatives to discuss dairy policy reform programs proposed in NMPF’s Foundation for the Future.
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House appropriation committee bill cuts ag research
The House Appropriations Committee's agriculture subcommittee approved its version of the fiscal year 2012 funding bill Tuesday, cutting more than $2.5 billion, or 13 percent, from USDA's fiscal year 2011 allocation.
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DCHA tip of the week: Accelerated calf growth just makes sense
The foundation of every dairy cow's performance in the milking herd begins at birth. Emerging data suggests early life nutrient intake has long-term implications for future productivity and profitability.
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Price volatility, dairy exports affected by controversial milk supply control
“Existing research clearly shows that policies that attempt to manage volatility would limit industry growth and reduce U.S. dairy exports at a cost of thousands of U.S. jobs.”
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DCHA tip of the week: Eliminate risks farm children may encounter
As dairy managers, we take great care to protect our young calves and heifers from the inherent risks posed by the daily operation of our businesses. We need to remember to do the same for young children.
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Western Kansas counties declared disaster area by USDA
USDA has designated 21 counties in western Kansas as natural disaster areas due to severe drought, wildfires and high winds since the beginning of the year.
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DCHA tip of the week: Flies threaten udder health
Biting flies that congregate on the teat ends of heifers are more than just a nuisance.
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CWT assists with 2.2 million pounds of cheese export sales
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted nine requests for export assistance from Bongards Creamery, Dairy Farmers of America, and Foremost Farms to sell a total of 826 metric tons (2.152 million pounds) of Cheddar cheese
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Dairy leaders learn skills to build strong future
Dairy calf and heifer raisers participate in DCHA leadership program; hone negotiating skills
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New initiative to help address labor needs on dairies
The National Milk Producers Federation today endorsed a new Senate bill that would allow dairy farmers to utilize a federal visa program to bring foreign dairy workers to the U.S.
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Dairy groups seek swift resolution of NAFTA trucking dispute with Mexico
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) hailed today the recent release by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) of proposed details for the phased implementation of a long-haul, cross-border trucking program
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