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Mid-sized freestall herds averaging 24,000 lb./cow/year were netting $3.17/cwt, based on a milk price of $22.92.

Producers are expected to have the opportunity to sign up for the federal Livestock Gross Margin for Dairy program once again in late October.

Idaho congressman Mike Simpson is the lead Republican in support of the House Ag Committee’s Dairy Security Act.

The new standards address animal welfare for dairy calves and heifers from birth to freshening across the U.S.

In a world of increased feed costs, uncooperative weather and problems with forage quality, high milk prices and strong demand are helping some dairy producers make ends meet.

Culling was up across the country over the July numbers, with the largest jump in the Midwest, up 25%.

Governor Chris Christie today announced that United States Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack has granted a Natural Disaster Designation for 20 New Jersey counties following flooding and high winds from Hurricane Irene and several other weather disasters for farmers so far this year.

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has identified a list of the programs that are available to farm families recovering from flood damage.

130 companies are making their first appearance.