TOP STORIES:
Verdict in dairy barn murder conspiracy trial
Her attorney describes it as "bittersweet."
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Dairy recovery depends on broader U.S. economy
And not just domestic markets, but world markets as well, economists from the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute tell Congress on Tuesday.
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NEWS AND NOTES:
Fire at NY farm kills 30-40 dairy cows
Man killed by bull
Ghilarducci pleads not guilty
It comes as a bit of a surprise, since his attorney had earlier released a statement saying the former CEO of Humboldt Creamery would plead guilty.
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Swiss voters reject giving abused animals a lawyer
Legislation would have allowed animals to sue their owners.
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Dean Foods the topic of buyout speculation
USDA will sharpen its export focus
The plan is to focus on specific countries rather than larger regions.
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Cows that “tweet”
These cows tweet about their daily activities on Twitter in order to inform consumers about their activities.
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Dry digesters offer new way to deal with manure
New Mexico researchers patent functional and cost-efficient device to convert organic material into methane gas and a soil amendment.
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Changes in medicated milk replacer regulations
The FDA ruling on medicated milk replacers gives calf raisers an opportunity to focus on preventing coccidiosis from day one.
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