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National Dairy Board Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted

More than $30,000 in scholarships available to dairy students.

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Dollars and Sense: Risk Management

Dairy Today's Dollars and Sense contributors discuss limiting risk management within their dairy business.

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Take Our Tail Docking Survey

The tail docking debate is top of mind for most dairy farmers. What do you think?

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Tail Docking Survey

How do How do you feel about tail docking? Take this quick survey and let us know.you feel about tail docking? Take this quick survey and let us know.

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Elite Producers Business Conference Kicks Off in Vegas

The 14th Annual Elite Producers Business Conference begins today in Las Vegas.

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Dollars and Sense: Environment

Dairy Today's Dollars and Sense contributors discuss the importance, and advantage, of being environmentally conscientious .

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Dollars and Sense: Cow Comfort

Dairy Today's Dollars and Sense contributors give their thoughts on cow comfort.

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Dollars and Sense: Staff Training, Development and Retention

Dairy Today's Dollars and Sense contributors give their thoughts on staff training and retention.

2015 Recognition Award Winners

World Dairy Expo (WDE) would like to congratulate the 2015 WDE Recognition Award Winners.

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World Dairy Expo Seminars

Each year, the brightest minds in the dairy industry showcase the latest in dairy cattle research and services during the annual World Dairy Expo Seminars.

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Winning Ways: Life Lessons

Showring teaches life lessons.

From Young On

Attending World Dairy Expo early on has played a role in shaping many dairy-related careers.

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Virtual Farm Tours Showcased at World Dairy Expo

The World Dairy Expo Virtual Farm Tours, held annually during Expo, give attendees an opportunity to tour a variety of different farms without ever leaving the Expo grounds. The 2015 tours will showcase the latest technology and innovative farm management practices.      

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Winning Ways a Family Affair

For this Canadian family, World Dairy Expo is a family affair.

World Dairy Expo Judges

The 16 individuals chosen to judge the 2015 World Dairy Expo (WDE) breed shows have a difficult task ahead.

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Not Your Daddy’s Forages

Improvements in forage varieties will help dairy producers tap into the genetic potential of high-producing cows.

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Who Do You Think You Are?

The hit television show could learn a few things about family trees from World Dairy Expo.

World Dairy Expo by the Numbers

Have any doubts about World Dairy Expo (WDE) being the planet’s premier dairy event? Check out the following collection of numbers and you’ll agree that WDE is the meeting place for the global dairy industry.

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Threads of Success

Exhibitors at the World Dairy Expo Trade Show adjust to an evolving dairy industry.

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Winning Ways

With four generations competing at World Dairy Expo, winning is a family tradition for this family.

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All Social, All The Time

Facebook, Twitter and more keep Expo connected with global audience.

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Three Under Forty

How World Dairy Expo helps young producers prepare to face the future.

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Dairy in Our DNA

Dairying is more than a business, more than a lifestyle. It’s who we are.

Methane Digesters Still Struggle to Be Profitable
Methane Digesters Still Struggle to Be Profitable

Without subsidies, methane digesters utilizing dairy manure might not be viable.

Poles, Czechs Ask EU for Higher Milk Prices
Poles, Czechs Ask EU for Higher Milk Prices

End of dairy quotas and Russian embargo have led to lower European prices.

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How Milk Could Be Labeled as GMO-free

House committee will vote today.

Three Things You Need to Know About MPP in 2016
Three Things You Need to Know About MPP in 2016

There are three changes to the USDA's Margin Protection Program that dairy farmers need to keep in mind when considering coverage for 2016.

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Large Michigan Dairy Farm Destroyed by Tornado

About 40 cows died in the storm; the remainder are being disbursed to neighbors.

Europe Will Continue Russian Trade Embargo
Europe Will Continue Russian Trade Embargo

And Russians won't lift their ban until the Europeans do so.

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DFA Urges Animal Activist Groups to Report Abuse Immediately

Dairy cooperative will work with the Colorado dairy couple to press charges after animal rights extremist group secretly videotapes -- but doesn’t stop -- cow abuse.

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Western United Dairymen Hires New Chief Executive Officer

Anja Raudabaugh comes to the California dairy group with a skill set adept at navigating complex issues.

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CWT to Continue Offering Dairy Farmer-Funded Export Assistance through 2018

The extension of Cooperatives Working Together program maintains the current funding level of 4 cents per cwt.

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Dollars and Sense: Inside Dairy Demand

Dairy Today's Dollars and Sense contributors give their thoughts on dairy demand.

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U.S. Dairy Exports Continue to Climb

In April, U.S. export volume and value rose for the third straight month.

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Application Deadline Nears for California Leopold Conservation Award

Applications for the $10,000 award must be postmarked by July 10, 2015.

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Celebrate 'June Is Dairy Month' with New Dairy Cookbook

More than a collection of recipes, the new The Dairy Good Cookbook offers consumers a look at life on a dairy farm and celebrates classic comfort foods.

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Saputo Implements Progressive Animal Welfare Policy across Global Operations

One of the world’s top 10 dairy processors calls for zero tolerance for any act of animal cruelty and an end to tail docking.

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Fonterra Lowers Forecast for 2014-15 Farmgate Milk Price

The New Zealand dairy cooperative also announces a higher-priced forecast for the 2015-16 season.

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Dairy Groups Praise Senate Passage of TPA, Call for Quick House Action

“Trade promotion authority is crucial to concluding trade agreements that will open foreign markets to more U.S. dairy products.” -- NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern.

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California Dairy Processors Seek Major Shift in the Whey Scale of the State's 4b Milk Pricing Formula

The group wants the formula based on liquid whey protein concentrate, not the ‘outdated’ dry whey scale it says can overvalue the price of milk California processors have to pay.

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Weak Sentiment Persists Amid World's Heavy Milk Supply

It’s still a buyers’ market, with prices at or near six-year lows.

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Fuel Up to Play 60 Kick-Offs Spring Funding Campaign for California Schools

State’s K-12 schools can qualify for up to $4,000 in funding for health and wellness programs.

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California's $21 Billion Dairy Industry Leads State's Ag Commodities

New study shows significant impact of state’s No. 1 agricultural commodity, including $65 million ripple effect.

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Nestle to Transform California Milk Plant to 'Zero Water'

The international food processing company is transforming its Modesto facility so it won’t use any local freshwater resources for its operations.

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Fonterra Completes New Mozzarella Plant to Supply Global Markets

The New Zealand dairy giant will double cheese production to meet demand in China, Asia and the Middle East.

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Western United Dairymen Selects Participants for 2015 Dairy Leaders Program

The chosen 10 will learn how to help move the dairy industry forward.

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2015 U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards Announced

Dairy farms and businesses are changing the equation for sustainable business practices.

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Land O'Lakes Achieves Lower but Still Strong First-Quarter Results

Farmer-owned cooperative reports net earnings of $99.4 million.

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Dean Foods Launches First National Branded Fresh White Milk

The nation’s largest milk processor believes DairyPure® is a game changer for the dairy category.