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The acquisition will increase focus on quality of supplies amid safety concerns in China’s dairy industry.

The rewards of brown midrib varieties are feed-cost savings and higher milk production.

‘A dairy producer should look for a forage testing lab that can provide solutions, not just numbers.’ -- Ralph Ward, Cumberland Valley Analytical Services

Dollars and Sense contributors describe Nutrition & Forages

This year’s contest will award more than $22,000 in cash prizes to winning entries across seven forage categories.

Some 3,000 dairy farms are up for renewal in the coming months.

The cooperative’s Alma Center, Wis., plant will close permanently and its Waumandee, Wis., cheddar cheese plant will be idled indefinitely.

‘What processors claim is a compromise is nothing more than a costly ruse.’ --National Milk Producers Federation

The program recognizes dairy farms and businesses that advance the industry’s commitment to healthy products, healthy communities and a healthy planet.

University of Wisconsin dairy economists predict a recovery period for dairies.