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The nonstop demand farming requires can plague a producer’s mental health, aiding in stress, anxiety and depression. Jessica Peters shares tips that have helped her cope when her mental headspace has been off-kilter.

Here’s how the Russian invasion of Ukraine could also have an impact on the dairy supply chain.

Just announced, a broad-based agricultural service cooperative specializing in laboratory testing, AgSource Cooperative Services, acquired Dairyland Laboratories, Inc. Agronomy Services Division in Stratford, Wisconsin.

Doing what’s right instead of what’s easy serves as Natural Prairie Dairy’s compass for technology adoption, management and overall direction. The De Jongs oversee 30,000 milk cows and nearly 60,000 acres.

The nation’s largest dairy cooperative, Dairy Farmers of America, held its annual meeting on March 23 in Kansas City, Missouri. Amongst the challenges DFA is faced with, they also highlighted areas of growth.

Bottlenecks and hurdles have been something dairy producers have had to endure. From blockage at shipping terminals and labor availability, one common area that producers have been struggling with is ear tag shortages.

Two dairy farmers from opposite ends of the country share how they push past the trials and tribulations Mother Nature throws their way.

Science suggests “Tornado Alley” may be expanding

The deadline to enroll for the USDA’s Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and Supplemental Dairy Margin Coverage (SDMC) programs is approaching fast. That deadline for producers to sign up is Friday, March 25, 2022.