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The NMC Board of Directors voted to submit another proposal to NCIMS, again recommending a reduction in the SCC limit in the US to 400,000.

David Rings is a Kentucky farmer with about 200 head of certified Angus cattle. Last fall he sold seven steers to Eastern Livestock, one of the country’s biggest cattle brokers, for a total of $7,200. When Eastern’s check bounced, Rings discovered he was one of hundreds of sellers across 30 states who’d sold to the company, was out his money and was left with the distinct impression that something doesn’t smell right in cattle country.

Cooperatives Working Together accepted 12 requests for export assistance from Darigold, Dairy Farmers of America, and United Dairymen of Arizona to sell 5.106 million pounds of Cheddar cheese to customers in North Africa, the Middle East, Central America, Europe, and Asia.

The return of global food inflation is one of 2011’s big stories, with much focus rightly turned to grain prices.

A cooperative project among Michigan dairy producers, educational institutions and government is providing practical lesson in controlling Johne’s disease.

Minnesota officials want dairy producer Michael Hartmann fined on contempt of court charges

Bovance, the cloning technology and genetic preservation leader in the bovine industry, has introduced a scholarship essay contest.

The Food and Drug Administration decided yesterday to delay its plan to test milk samples for animal drug residues.

In order to receive Milk Income Loss Contract payments for January, dairy producers must sign-up today at their local Farm Service Agency offices.

With Rhea County schools closed Tuesday, teacher Kathy Shaver took advantage of her day off to try to use her double coupons to fill her weekly grocery list.The avid coupon-clipper from Evensville, Tenn., cut the $58 list price of her food items to only $28 with trips to both the Publix and Bi-Lo supermarkets in Hixson. But many items on her grocery list weren’t available and may not be available until weather conditions improve.