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‘Even the producers in the 24,000 lb./cow category are not meeting full costs and must find family living costs from some other source.’ --Robert Tigner, University of Nebraska Extension.

Feeding yeast culture led to an average increase of 3.5 lb./cow/day of fat-corrected milk and 3.6 lb./cow/day of energy-corrected milk.

Dairy Today magazine and its website, DairyToday.com, won 10 writing awards in competitions this summer.

Here in the U.S. and in emerging markets around the world, milk and dairy product sales were strong.

Today’s USDA report is seen as bearish for corn prices, moderately bullish for livestock producers.

Although the number of derogations continues to climb, it is not nearly as high as once expected.

Wisconsin and Minnesota buy the most insurance policies.

Goal is to seek long-term solutions for state’s struggling dairy industry, with recommendations developed by year’s end.

While courts confirm Aurora’s organic certifications as valid, the Colorado-based dairy company will pay a one-time amount of $7.5 million to cover all settlement class costs.

Heifer mastitis is a hidden but all too common disease, negatively impacting milk quality, production and udder health.