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Central Texas drought lets up a bit
On May 12-13, rain came to many parts of the state, giving some relief to drought-stricken crops and pastures, and -- temporarily at least -- alleviating the danger of wildfire.
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Field Trip! - How milk is produced
Take a Field Trip! through the dairy to discover how milk gets in the carton. Whether you're dipping or pouring, Milk is an essential part of our diet.
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The latest greatest technology on our dairy farm, farming 21st century
As farmers we are always striving to be better at our jobs. Using the latest tools availble not only keep us on our toes, they really do make us better stewards of our land and livestock.
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Lorin Berge talks with Dairy Herd Management
Lorin Berge, dairy producer from Valders, Wis., said he tries to keep treatment protocols simple, which helps minimize the chances of mistakes
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Industry discusses ways to avoid SCC, residue problems
Last January, when it appeared that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration would step up monitoring of dairy farms that have had antibiotic residue violations, it got everyone’s attention. The FDA ended up delaying the program — until this summer — but the subject of residues has stayed on the front-burner.
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Vilsack touts trade deals to Congress
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talked trade and pending trade agreements with lawmakers. The USDA's Bob Ellison has more.
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Precision ag helps farmers be more environmental
Through the use of precision agriculture technology farmers are more environmental than ever before. Michelle Rook looks at how its helping farmers to use less herbicide and fertilizer and still get higher and higher yields.
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Phosphorus removal from ground water
SUNUP's Austin Moore talks with OSU soil chemist Chad Penn about why phosphorus build-up can be a problem in the water system and shows us a unique device designed to remove that unwanted phosphorus.
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Beef and dairy lead rising food prices
A U-S Department of Agriculture economist says the trip to the grocery store will be more expensive in 2011 than it was in 2010. The USDA's Bob Ellison has more.
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The family makes the farm
If Steven decides to join the family dairy, he'll be the 5th generation of the Brockshus family to do it.
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Dehorning: A humane practice focused on cow safety
Cows in nature are prey species so they developed horns as a defense mechanism. The cows with horns are more aggressive to their caretakers and each other.
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