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Consumer groups urge Congress to oppose milk supply management
A trio of national consumer organizations expressed their strong opposition to “dairy programs that propose to assist dairy farmers by imposing limits on milk production” in letters sent this week to House and Senate Agriculture Committee leaders.
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Worker education offered in wake of dairy abuse video
Idaho dairy workers are headed back to school in an effort to better understand animal welfare in the wake of an undercover video at an Idaho dairy showing employees mistreating animals.
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Got aspartame? Bus ads urge FDA to reject proposal
A consumer watchdog organization promises to renew public outrage on a petition to approve artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame, in flavored milk.
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USDA Announces final call for 2012 Census of Agriculture
With the window to respond to the 2012 Census of Agriculture officially closing on May 31, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is urging farmers and ranchers not to miss this opportunity to be counted and help determine the future of farming in America.
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A mixed rate of corn consumption, but does it matter?
Most of the discussion in the corn market has centered on U.S. planting progress, the likely magnitude of planted acreage, and the U.S. average yield potential.
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Nominate influential veterinarians
This September, Bovine Veterinarian magazine will celebrate 20 years of serving the veterinary community. In recognition, we plan to compile and publish a list of the 20 most influential beef and dairy veterinarians, nominated by their peers and clients, over that time period.
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Ag markets posted varying showings Monday morning.
Talk that slowing rainfall will spark a surging in U.S. corn plantings reportedly sank the market early Monday morning.
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Corn market thoughts & perspective
Corn Sellers: Do you remember that sinking feeling you had on March 28 when USDA released its quarterly Grain Stocks Report that showed larger-than-expected stocks and corn futures closed limit lower?
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Farmers should guard against debt binge if incomes fall
U.S. grain farmers have enjoyed a rare combination of soaring prices and land values since 2009 but if incomes dip as expected they should be careful not to fall into the trap of borrowing against inflated land values, the Kansas City Federal Reserve said in a report on Friday.
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Class III futures closed out last week mixed
The Class III futures closed out last week mixed, but mostly lower, as contracts settled between 2 higher and 40 lower on over 1,300 total trades.
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Ag markets were mixed early Monday morning
Talk that slowing rainfall would allow U.S. corn plantings to get off the ground in the near future reportedly sank the market Sunday night.
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