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Ongoing wave of Calif. metal theft prompts further legislation
With theft of metals from farms and ranches remaining a chronic problem, farm groups and law enforcement organizations support several bills intended to tighten regulations and make resale of metal more difficult for thieves.
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University workshops address workforce management issues
A new University of Minnesota Extension program offering farm families strategies and practical information on regulatory and management aspects associated with a hired workforce will be available in June.
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Can you guess your cow's NEFAs?
Success in the transition period is a good indicator of whole farm management. Over the past five years my research group at the University of Minnesota has been studying what we call "Adaptive Nutrition."
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Minn. raw milk cheese outbreak swells to 25
A Salmonella outbreak linked to a homemade Mexican-style cheese made with raw milk has now sickened 25 people, nearly double the number reported last month.
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Chocolate milk a top post-workout food
A new list from AskMen.com shows the top 10 best foods to eat after working out. Chocolate milk tops this list, and another dairy item is also suggested.
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Another reason for adults to drink milk
Drinking milk helps adults keep their waistlines trim, according to a new study.
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Phosphagenics, USDA to collaborate on mastitis research
Australian drug delivery technology company Phosphagenics Limited will collaborate with the USDA's Agricultural Research Service to develop and trial products targeting the serious bacterial infection mastitis in dairy cows.
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Penn State Dairy Team schedules “Tools for Teams” webinars
Penn State’s Extension Dairy Team has scheduled five “Tools for Teams” webinars designed for members of dairy advisory teams to provide in-depth information on using whole farm and management tools to achieve maximum profitability.
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Consider using a tedder to minimize forage drying time
One of the most important factors in the cutting and harvesting of forages is minimizing drying time. With the unpredictable weather patterns farmers experience, getting forage crops cut and quickly harvested must be done efficiently.
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Will this summer be a repeat of 2012?
Last year’s oppressive heat wave and drought won’t be forgotten any time soon, and this year’s summer will likely be another scorcher for much of the country.
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What do dairy exports mean for Minnesota?
Consider the following. World population will grow exponentially. With high economic growth in emerging countries, animal-based diets will increase in importance.
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- NMPF: TPP must open Canadian dairy market to U.S. exports
- World Dairy Expo supports Alliant Energy Center project
- Global food: waste not, want not
- Heat stress in dairy calves
- AFBF president issues statement on U.S.-EU trade negotiations
- Buckle your seatbelt for the House consideration of the farm bill
