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Lack of funding cited as reason.

Mike Meier is a fourth-generation dairy farmer. Instead of feeding the cows all the grain they can handle, Meier uses an intensive grazing process that cuts his production costs dramatically.

Cow numbers in the country are also up 10,000 head over May, reaching an estimated 9.21 million head.

Since 2000, retails milk prices have climbed 31%, which is less than the overall consumer price index increase of 34%.

DBA says the solution for Wisconsin is not limiting milk supply but better risk management tools.

Pasture-based dairy is a great niche in Missouri.

The authors report about 1.6 lb. of weight loss over six months, or an annualized weight loss of 3.3 lbs.

The latest information on “cow comfort” and healthy heifer housing has become even more accessible.