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Watch a video of Milk Source’s Jim Ostrom, John Vosters and Todd Willer sharing how they grew their Wisconsin dairy operation to 30,000 cows.

New support tool for nutritionists simulates rumen fermentation and evaluates the nutritive value of total mixed rations.

More of the state’s dairies are diversifying into permanent crops like almonds.

The average milk price paid to farmers rose to $19.60 per 100 pounds of milk last year, up from $17.98 in 2012 and a low of $12.16 in 2009,

Wisconsin companies that export dairy products to China must register with the Food and Drug Administration as part of a process aimed at improving food safety in China.

“Despite its limitations, we believe the revised program will help address the volatility in farmers’ milk prices” -- Jim Mulhern, President and Chief Executive Officer, NMPF.

The Agricultural Act of 2014 contains major reforms including eliminating the direct payment program and strengthening crop insurance,.

New farm bill would establish a dairy margin insurance program and eliminate dairy price supports.

The agricultural technology and equipment show is set for Feb. 11-13 in Tulare, Calif.

Backers of a proposed dairy farm on the island of Kauai in Hawaii said they hope to be producing milk for customers next year.