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The University of Missouri Ag Outlook Forum shares a plethora of market insights on corn, soybeans, wheat, cattle, hogs and more.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage says the move to sell only dairy products from pasture-based animals “will cut through consumer confusion.” But others say the premise is “ridiculous.”

Among key findings: Both sales and production expenses reached record highs in 2012; farms with Internet access rose to 69.6%.

New data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture show the number of dairy farms in Wisconsin is continuing to shrink even as the number dairy cows grows.

Maintaining energy requirements through the cold winter keeps the Penn State Dairy Herd milking consistently to take advantage of almost a $30 milk price.

See how New Zealand dairy producers are adopting sustainable practices.

The Dollars and Sense contributors discuss nutrition and forages on their dairy farm.

The Dollars and Sense contributors discuss nutrition and forages on their dairy farm.

The Dollars and Sense contributors discuss nutrition and forages on their dairy farm.

With spring approaching, a Purdue Extension dairy specialist says now is the time for dairy producers to assess their farms and work through a checklist of duties, including facility and pasture maintenance and taking inventory of forage supplies.