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Recently Dennis Rodenbaugh was appointed as Dairy Farmers of America’s president and chief executive officer. After 16 years of service, Rick Smith officially stepped down from this position on June 30.

Class III milk futures were lower across the board. July milk was down 22 cents to $22.58/cwt. August milk declined 46 cents to $22.87/cwt.

With consumers already facing sticker shock in the grocery store, heightened butter prices could cause consumers to back away from the dairy aisle.

The Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty has provided additional stimulus for SNAP participants to buy healthy fluid milk by incorporating an innovative Add Milk! Program into select ShopRite stores in New Jersey.

Some dairy producers have just received their highest milk check to date. What’s the highest milk price you’ve ever received? Vote in our latest poll!

Building a new autofeeder barn, or retrofitting an existing structure for autofeeders and/or group housing, is a tremendous investment. Calf raisers “in the trenches” offer their advice on how to do it right.

Extra water – along with a possible electrolyte boost -- is never more important than in the heat of summer.

Trace minerals are important to calves’ development, but these nutritional components can vary in source. It turns out some trace minerals are more palatable than others, resulting in differences in consumption.

Veterinarians and their staffs have a higher suicide rate than the general population. “Not One More Vet” is an organization dedicated to reversing that disturbing statistic.

While three generations of Chittenden’s never asked to be in this AJCA leadership role, they stepped up to serve when asked by fellow Jersey breeders and industry leaders. It’s just what they do, step up and serve.