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The most critical and most expensive period of calf growth in raising dairy calves is the pre-weaning period.

Today’s manual snow survey makes it likely that California’s drought will run through a fourth consecutive year.

Dairy brings $2.2 billion in economic activity to the Green Mountain State each year.

Dairy farmer James Anderson was surprised when a calf that was born to one of his black-and-white Holsteins came out red and white. He was even more surprised when it came out with two heads.

The dairy industry is fighting back against attacks made towards milk’s value in diets.

Nebraska is trying to attract dairy farmers from other states with the promise of abundant land, plentiful water and feed, and agriculture-friendly rules.

Slowdowns in China, the European Union and Russia are affecting dairy markets and U.S. milk checks. But some potentially positive developments are in the making.

It’s cold outside, but dairy farmers can prepare for the inevitable summer heat by attending a UC Cooperative Extension program Jan. 29 on managing cow comfort in hot weather.

Purdue Extension is partnering with Indiana Dairy Producers and the Indiana Forage Council to offer the annual Indiana Regional Dairy Meetings at six locations.

The program develops informed producers who will take leadership roles in the next generation of California’s dairy organizations.