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Trend reflects transition from smaller, diversified farms to larger, specialized dairies.

Cow numbers are up 78,000 head.

In 2011, 1.096 million dairy cows have been slaughtered,

USDA says strong economic growth, especially in emerging and developing markets, should buoy U.S. dairy exports as well as domestic use.

CWT accepted four requests for export assistance from Darigold, Dairy Farmers of America, and United Dairymen of Arizona

Drops in milk production, increases in mastitis cases expected.

State ag commissioner touts program that offers up to $25,000 to convert hot water from electric to solar.