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AgriTalk and U.S. Farm Report broadcast from University of Wisconsin-Madison, digging into some of the unique programs, perspectives the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has to offer.

Inbreeding levels in Holsteins is accelerating, particularly over the past 7 years.

The recently updated 2018 and 2019 WHIP-ML program provides payments for eligible dairy farmers impacted by weather disasters between January 1, 2018, and December 31, 2019.

Let’s evaluate the facts and draw our own conclusions. Let’s be smart – as well as compassionate – and not allow the forces of HSUS to divide our industry.

More than 400 dairies brought in more than 13,000 pints of blood.

These include harvesting at optimum plant moisture, proper chop length, sufficient kernel processing and silo packing.

Research shows feeding bypass amino acids helps boost milk protein

Achievement awards and overall best fitter will be added to 2019 contests.

It’s been a one-two punch for farm families—access to good rural healthcare is vanishing, as more hospitals and clinics close and the cost of health insurance increases.

Entries are due September 18. Later entries require higher fees.