Dairy

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Iowa Dairy Farmers Rely on Resiliency to Stay Afloat

Resiliency is a common characteristic seen in all farmers. Dairy producers are experiencing record-low prices and have had to make management decisions to survive.

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2019 Connect Summit Announced

In its second year, the Summit brings together leaders in the dairy ecosystem.

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First Genomic Test for Jersey Cattle Launched by Zoetis

Clarifide Plus helps producers predict disease risk, including milk fever, and estimate profit potential.

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Pork Powerhouses

Meet the Man Who Built the Modern Pig Business

By Pork Powerhouses

Wendell Murphy changed the pork industry forever when he brought contract feeding to the Midwest.

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Successful Farming Television

Farmer-Modified Service Vehicle

By All Around the Farm

Derek Anthofer from Dedham, Iowa, shows the features of his modified truck and trailer for servicing machinery in the field.

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Hogs

To the Livestock Judge Who Didn’t Ask Questions

By Women in Agriculture

Thank you, judge, for not asking questions. I hope more judges follow your lead and evaluate showmanship based on what they see in the ring, not what they hear from the participants.

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South Dakota Works to Expand its Dairy Industry

As it moves its dairy industry forward, South Dakota wants to continue being a leader in how it gets the most nutritional value out of a drop of milk.

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Dairy Industry Faces Number of Challenges

From milk prices to labeling to trade treaties, the dairy industry faces a variety of challenges.

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Dairy Lameness Is Costing More Than You Think

Getting a handle on dairy lameness issues takes time, patience, and resilience.

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Marshland Acres Works to Eliminate Foot Health Issues in Dairy Herd

Focused on nutrition, Marshland Dairy’s facility virtually eliminates foot health issues.

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6 Ways to Stay Safe While Handling Cattle

“Even if you’ve worked around cows for a long time, you can still get hurt,” Libby Eiholzer of Cornell Cooperative Extension says.

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Opinion: Help Is Needed for Family Dairy Farms

Dairy farmers across the nation are facing low milk prices and decreasing consumer demand. For many family farms, such as mine in eastern Iowa, the future looks bleak.