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When it comes to managing rations for dairy cows, it is always better to be proactively making decisions versus reactively.

U.S. dairy companies have committed hundreds of millions of dollars to new plants, products, offices overseas and additional staff.

One of the many goals in raising calves is to provide a stress-free environment, which takes proactive management of the calves’ basic needs.

Hawaii land officials have approved a nearly 1,400-acre dairy farm and cheesery on the Big Island.

Supershot is the first bull to be marketed with a net merit index of more than $1,000.

That could represent a 20% reduction in planted acres.

California and Colorado show biggest gains while Midwest suffers through tough winter.

Year-to-date culling is down 49,000 head, or 8.8%.

Wisconsin farmers pay an average of 25¢/cwt; North Dakota farmers, $1.26.

The funding will help dairy farmers convert farm waste to energy and develop individualized business and environmental plans to reduce operating costs and increase profitability.