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When it comes to mastitis, heifers are often overlooked. But that’s a mistake, since 75% of heifers have some form of clinical mastitis

Proprietary handlers establishing new forward contracts on or after October 1, 2012, will not be exempt from paying minimum Federal Order prices.

With the expiration of the 2008 farm bill, dairy producers are left without a safety net. Our partners at AgDay look at what it means for the industry.

Nearly 72,000 humans and 2,385 bovines attended World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis. last week.

The 2012 World Dairy Expo broke new records last week, with a record number of cows on the grounds, exhibitors and possibly attendees.

One of the nation’s largest dairy lenders answers our questions about this year’s dairy struggles and its lending philosophy.

The “Writ of Mandamus” was filed on behalf of Milk Producers Council, Dairy Farmers of America, Security Milk Producers Association and California Dairy Campaign.

Both the feed cost adjustor and trigger price are the highest ever calculated.

Only the individual dairy farmer – after much discussion with family members and input from lenders and other key advisers – can make the decision to exit.