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In a world of increased feed costs, uncooperative weather and problems with forage quality, high milk prices and strong demand are helping some dairy producers make ends meet.

Culling was up across the country over the July numbers, with the largest jump in the Midwest, up 25%.

To keep the cows comfortable and healthy, you need good people who are able to care for them. At our operation, we focus on the cows because without them, we are all redundant.

Governor Chris Christie today announced that United States Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack has granted a Natural Disaster Designation for 20 New Jersey counties following flooding and high winds from Hurricane Irene and several other weather disasters for farmers so far this year.

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has identified a list of the programs that are available to farm families recovering from flood damage.

Exports are flourishing amid drought and high feed prices domestically, USDA says.

More than 65,000 producers and industry professionals will converge from 90 countries for the five-day dairy celebration Oct. 4-8 in Madison, Wis.

Motivation is important on the dairy because I want the most out of my employees every day, every shift. I show them respect and try and have them understand we are in this together.

We like to think we provide a nice atmosphere where they can excel in their jobs, which has made it easy to retain good workers.

The practical impact of the proposal is that all U.S. dairy farms will eventually have to meet the 400,000 SCC limit, regardless of where they ship their milk.