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Precision dairy farming
A two-year study aimed at advancing precision dairy farming is underway at the University of Kentucky's Coldstream Dairy Research Farm in Lexington.
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Secretary Vilsack tells farmers and ranchers to get noticed
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack addressed a gathering of farmers and ranchers in Washington, D.C., and told them to get lawmakers' attention.
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CME Report: Corn headed for its third weekly decline in a row
Grain markets turned negative as the weekend approached. The corn futures market dropped sharply, down almost 5 percent on the week and headed for its third weekly decline in a row.
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First-hand look at drought-stricken Kansas
U.S. weather has been one of extremes this year—flooding, drought, tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires and even extreme snowfalls last winter. Now, U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) provides a first-hand look at a video summary of the drought tour he held in Kingman/Reno counties in late August. “If there is anything in terms of evidence on how we need to strengthen the farm safety net, boy, this is it,” Roberts said. He is the ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Committee..
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Allendale WASDE preview: Tighter supplies ahead
Allendale previews Monday's WASDE report. August temperatures were hotter than normal which could impact what the USDA says about yields.
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Bruce Blythe gives a rundown ag futures trading, with a selloff in the corn market
Live from the CME Group from Chicago, Bruce Blythe with Vance Publishing reports on the latest crop and livestock market news for the week ending Friday, September 2.
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Michigan dairy farm harnesses solar energy
Reid dairy farm in Michigan uses solar panels on top of their freestall barn to help power their dairy.
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Manure lagoon ammonia filtering
Though it may not sound very glamorous, a new method of extracting ammonium from liquid animal manure could be exciting news for both confined animal operations and environmental groups, according to a Texas AgriLife Extension Service engineer.
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Coffee with IDFA: Dairy policy with Connie Tipton
IDFA President and CEO Connie Tipton discusses new market opportunities for dairy and barriers that could prevent growth.
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Jobs, trade, and economic opportunities in rural America
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Discusses Jobs, Trade, and Economic Opportunities in Wisconsin
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Georgia heat takes toll on dairy production
The oppressive heat Georgia has experienced this summer is taking a toll on dairy producers. Not only is the heat dangerous to the cows, it lowers milk production. That leads to higher prices for consumers. Damon Jones has the details.
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