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Milk Quality Focus: Seal out mastitis during the dry cow period
The transition period can be a fragile time with many opportunities for infection. A complete dry cow program should focus on treatment and prevention of mastitis for maximum results. Bob Church, of Patterson Farms in Auburn, N.Y., tells how a teat sealant is a key part of protecting his dry cows.
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CRP praised by President Obama, Secretary Vilsack
President Barack Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack touted conservation efforts as ways to help the environment and the economy. The USDAs Bob Ellison has more.
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Typical weather could return across nation
Extreme and unseasonal weather seems to have been the norm throughout much of the U.S. in 2011 and early 2012. But a change to more typical weather could be on the way.
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Vilsack sees continued strong farm economy, new opportunities
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told USDA's annual Agricultural Outlook Forum that good farm economy could be further bolstered with help from Congress.
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USDA study shows cropland decreasing, productivity increasing
Is the conversion of farm land to land for housing reducing land available for food and fiber production? A recently released USDA study addresses that issue.
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Secretary Vilsack testifies on Farm Bill and budget
A new Farm Bill and the President's proposed budget were main topics at a recent Senate Agriculture Committee hearing where Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack testified.
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See the latest technology at World Ag Expo
Dairy Herd Management editor Tom Quaife reports from the 2012 World Ag Expo in Tulare, Calif. with details on the latest technology available for dairy producers.
Here are the Top 10 New Products announced by World Ag Expo. Click here.
The World Ag Expo, which kicked off on Feb. 14, is one of the world's largest agricultural expositions. Attendance at this year's show is expected to total 100,000.
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Dairy producers care for their cows and the environment
Taking care of the environment is an important aspect of dairy farming. Fifth-generation dairy producers Sarah and Nathan Kuehnert tell the Milk Promotion Services of Indiana about their life on the dairy farm and how they try to be better environmental stewards.
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Secretary Vilsack on 2011 and 2012
A smaller budget, trade and the Farm Bill will present familiar challenges in 2012 for U.S. Agriculture.
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USFRA videos connect with U.S. consumers
In case you missed it, the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance debuted three 60-second vignettes on the Discovery Communications' Networks Nov. 14 through Dec. 25. These vignettes focused on the need for U.S. farmers and ranchers to join the dialogue with consumers, the commitment to continuous improvement and the pledge to providing healthy choices. For more, go to www.USFRAonline.org.
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Wisconsin farm family named Dairy Men of the Year
It was truly a celebratory day for one Wisconsin dairy farm family when they were honored by their peers for their dedication to the dairy industry. We caught up with our 2011 Dairy Men of the Year at the World Dairy Expo.
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