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Brian Forrest of Maple Ridge Dairy near Stratford, Wisconsin, embodies a spirit of selflessness and resilience, as he has been an organ donor, not just once, but twice.

Phil Plourd, president of Ever.Ag Insights, highlights the complexity in deciphering the USDA’s latest Milk Production report for the second month in succession. The narrative isn’t straightforward when external factors such as geographical variances and animal health issues come into play.

In less than two years, dry whey prices have rallied from their all-time low.

Tracking rumination during the dry and transition periods helps producers identify at-risk cows early and implement preventive measures for better health and productivity.

One of the sweetest ways to maximize dairy cow profitability may be by adding sugar to the ration.

Whether it’s whole milk, 2%, eggnog or chocolate, Santa sure loves to drink the good stuff – real milk from real, hardworking dairy farm families!

The CR includes nearly $110 billion in disaster and farmer aid, which includes $10 billion in farmer aid and $21 billion ag disaster aid. $2 billion of that disaster aid is specifically for livestock producers. The measure also includes a one-year extension of the 2018 Farm Bill.

Nearly half of all farmworkers are undocumented, and industries such as dairy and meatpacking plants are especially vulnerable to labor shortages.

“What are you hearing out there? Are employers still hiring?” These are common questions posed to AgCareers.com.

As the Trump administration prepares to return to the White House, these appointments signal a continuation of its previous agricultural policies and priorities, with experienced individuals who have both legal expertise and connections to the farming community.