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The legislation extends the ability of farmers and small businesses to write off capital purchases immediately instead of over time by use.

National Farmers Union dairy board chairman Rob Harrison describes the latest processor price cuts as “another kick in the teeth” for the average dairy farmer.

U.S. barrel cheese prices break streak of above¬-$1.50 prices as Fonterra projects much lower prices for New Zealand.

A large farm in western Michigan plans to start producing electricity from manure produced by its 3,000-plus dairy cows.

“In two years, she’s become the de facto issues management coordinator for the entire animal protein industry.” -- Kay Johnson Smith, Animal Agriculture Alliance.

Mike McRee found benefits he never expected when he adopted the soil cultivation method for his forage crops.

A boost in the Cuban economy would likely also boost U.S. tourism, thereby creating both retail and foodservice sales opportunities.

When it comes to fresh cow health, an ounce of prevention can result in pounds more milk, fewer displaced abomasums (DAs) and less culling. A drop of blood is all that’s needed.

CEO of California’s Western United Dairymen departs; yogurt maker Chobani refutes rumors of leadership flux.

Managing feed refusals is a balance between providing enough to ensure that each cow has access to all the feed she wants and minimizing waste.