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Use of these unique genetic bulls could reintroduce lost genetic variation.

Don’t let this opportunity to enroll in Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) pass you by, warns Jenny Wackershauser.

Wisconsin joins USDA and California in not collecting the dairy checkoff on milk dumped due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Program sign-ups will begin May 26. USDA plans to begin issuing payments the first week of June.

Current projections indicate that a DMC payment is likely to trigger every month for the remainder of 2020.

Scientists plan to use an industry wide dairy survey to identify critical areas in the industry and help minimize further health issues, labor disruptions, milk supply shortages and economic risks due to the coronavirus.

DFA will acquire the assets, rights, interests, and properties relating to 44 of Dean Foods fluid and frozen facilities for $433 million.

The actual number of heifers you need to maintain herd size can be quite surprising.

Each culling decision should be a bit individualized, based on a heifer’s genetic background and health history.

On average, 1,000 gallons of milk contains 46 lb of nitrogen (N), 26 lb of P₂O₅ and 17 lb of K₂O.