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Current projections indicate that a DMC payment is likely to trigger every month for the remainder of 2020.

Scientists plan to use an industry wide dairy survey to identify critical areas in the industry and help minimize further health issues, labor disruptions, milk supply shortages and economic risks due to the coronavirus.

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) submitted to USDA a joint plan to confront the COVID-19 dairy crisis.

Step up, overcommunicate and solve problems during a crisis.

Due to the uncertainty in markets, University of Minnesota economist is urging dairy farmers to lock in prices now.

DFA will acquire the assets, rights, interests, and properties relating to 44 of Dean Foods fluid and frozen facilities for $433 million.

The actual number of heifers you need to maintain herd size can be quite surprising.

Each culling decision should be a bit individualized, based on a heifer’s genetic background and health history.

Review insurance policies at least annually, if not more often.

U.S. herds have averaged less than 200,000 cells/mL for the third consecutive year in a row.