The latest information on “cow comfort” and healthy heifer housing has become even more accessible.

The numbers are positive enough for FFTF to move forward.

Cows need shade, air flow and water.

MADISON, Wis. Cheryl Skjolaas’ morning routine is something that can either make or ruin her day. Over a cup of coffee, Skjolaas fires up her computer and pores over news from around Wisconsin, hoping that no news is good news .Skjolaas is an agriculture safety specialist for UW-Extension, and each day checks to see if there has been a farm accident somewhere in Wisconsin.

This was supposed to be a big year. Crop prices were up. The weather had cooperated, mostly, in the fall and the spring. Mid-South farmers had their fields ready and were looking to cash in. In fact, a lot of farmers were depending on 2011’s crop to make up for the low prices and bad weather of the past two years. Then the water came.

New York dairy program has met or exceeded all of PAACO’s minimum standards