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Can be used on or around livestock to kill and repel a broad spectrum of insects.

Reps. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) and David Scott (D-Ga.), would make dramatic changes to the farm bill’s dairy title by eliminating its market stabilization program.

Coalition wants farm bill to continue cost-share program to help upgrade equipment, decrease emissions and address federal air quality regulations.

Processors say the amendment offers 80% protection of a dairy farm’s milk production and costs taxpayers less than current House dairy bill.

The amendment was defeated 29-17; would have offered margin insurance but no market stabilization.

Animals vaccinated with the new vaccine can be differentiated from naturally infected animals.

The deadline for nominations is Sept.17, 2012.

Feed prices are expected to pressure dairy producer returns and encourage a more rapid decline in the cow herd.

New ration software does not require the excessive manual ‘tweaking’ so common with modeling software, thus eliminating hassles and saving time.

Harvesting drought-stressed corn silage will take extra testing for moisture and nitrates.