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When an auto-feeder calf barn proved to be too expensive, this positive-pressure barn equipped with mob feeders is proving to be a viable alternative.

Farmers who survived the downturn from more than 30 years ago learned best practices that are applicable to today’s challenges.

The Wisconsin dairy industry raised a stink Monday over potential new restrictions on manure storage, insisting the regulations would make life harder on struggling farmers and force them to relocate.

Getting the right equipment and keeping it in good shape are keys to success.

Chopper rollers have a life span of about 60,000 tons.

The award showcases dairy farms that have implemented innovative technology to advance their dairy business.

Higher production does not guarantee profitability, but it does provide the opportunity to pay more bills as long as costs are contained.

Wisconsin and Pennsylvania have 18 of the top 25 counties with the most dairies with more than 50 cows.

More than 400 dairies brought in more than 13,000 pints of blood.

These include harvesting at optimum plant moisture, proper chop length, sufficient kernel processing and silo packing.