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New semen processing technique increases conception rates an average of 4.5 percentage points.

Necropsies help define the cause of death and inform producers about the types of problems that occur on the farm.

‘In our analysis, 120% was the optimal stocking rate in terms of maximum profit per stall.’ –Albert De Vries, University of Florida.

Age at calving and the herd’s overall cull rate have a huge impact on heifer raising costs.

USDA reports corn and soybean stocks down 17% from 2012.

DMI scans news and social media to respond immediately and appropriately to reinforce the good dairy news and limit the impact of the bad.

Letter to Senators Stabenow and Cochran opposes supply management program.

Both victims became entangled in harvesting equipment from storm-downed corn.

Spierings: Higher prices not only push customers toward other milk products but also make substitutes such as soy or vegetable oil more attractive.

The cuts represent about 3% less spending.