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Bonus content: More on re-engineered alfalfa: Overview Improving protein utilization alfalfa breeders are looking to improve fiber digestibility and slow down the rate of protein digestibility in the cow’s rumen Consortium for Alfalfa Improvement

Bonus content: More on New York Animal Agricultural Coalition Do neighbors grumble about your farming practices when you’re out of earshot? Those who had a chance to anonymously register their complaints recently in a New York State survey didn’t—much.

The U.S. is entering its steepest, most severe recession since the early 1980s, but the nation’s productivity plus strong global demand for American commodities will revive the economy by late 2009, Wells Fargo senior economist Michael Swanson predicted today.

Select Sires Inc., and members of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) have been officially notified by the AJCA that Oomsdale Gordo Goldie Gratitude (111224922) is not of pure Jersey descent.

USDA estimates that there were 2,000 fewer dairy farmers in 2009 than 2008, a 3% decline.

Members of the Northeast Dairy Leadership Team recently identified key areas affecting dairy policy and pricing and plan to advocate for meaningful changes to benefit Northeast dairy farm families.

ABS Global is pleased to announce it has formed a partnership with Geno Global. Through this partnership, ABS will be a distributor of Geno Global Norwegian Red semen in North America effective March 1.

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Jan. 26 to initiate a General Plan Amendment process to revise the county’s land-use policies and regulations for dairies.

Recent large winter storms blanketed central, northeastern and southern parts of the country, often leading to increases in retail fluid demand as consumers buy staples like milk

Metritis, a common reproductive disease, occurs in 10% to 30% of dairy herds. Typically diagnosed during the first 10 days in milk, metritis is associated with other transition and fresh cow challenges.