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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.

South Dakota Extension’s iGrow program has created a free mobile app for livestock producers to use when comparing the cost and nutritional value of feed.

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

Ross suggests modifying FARRM Act with a feed cost amendment, which could give California dairy producers an added $1 per cwt.

Aflatoxin is a known carcinogen for both humans and livestock. The Food and Drug Administration prohibits the sale of milk with more than 0.5 parts per billion.

Drought, soaring feed costs, shrinking credit lines and red ink box in U.S. dairies.

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.