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Dairy Issues to Resurface in ’24 MN Legislature

Published November 26, 2023

The Walz Administration plans to make dairy policy a priority in the upcoming legislative session. “I’ve had the honor to visit a lot of dairy farms across the state and we know that it’s been difficult for farmers lately," said…
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Relief for Dumped Milk

Published September 18, 2023

Dairy farmers can sign up for a new assistance program from USDA. Minnesota Farm Service Agency Executive Director Whitney Place says this program compensates dairy farmers for disaster-related losses. "Those dairy producers that were faced with dumping milk due to a…
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Dairy Talk

Published August 22, 2023

Dairy replacement heifers are a valuable component of a dairy operation. Adequate and consistent vitamin and trace mineral nutrition is important to help support optimal growth, health, immunity, reproduction and hoof integrity. Melissa Holz, technical calf nutrition and business manager,…
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Dairy Disaster

Published August 3, 2023

A handful of dairy leaders testified during the farm bill listening session at Farmfest, Ron Behounek, who farms with his sons at Hayfield, Minnesota, described the current dairy program as a disaster. "In 2022 we were paid $22.23 per hundredweight; our…
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USMCA Enforcement Falls Short

Published July 11, 2023

Glenwood, Minnesota dairy farmer Brad Vold was one of the five farm and rural leaders testifying before the Ways and Means Committee. Vold said it is important for the government to negotiate new trade agreements in key markets including Taiwan,…
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Building Dairy Demand

Published June 28, 2023

Class III milk prices are in a downward spiral. Minnesota Senator Tina Smith hosted a meeting with dairy farmers Tuesday in the southeastern corner of the state. "We talked a lot about what we can do to support strong demand for…
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Dairy Margins in the Red

Published June 15, 2023

Class III milk prices have slipped into the high $15 level, causing problems for the entire dairy industry. AgResource Company President Dan Basse says it is a demand issue. "It's really a problem in the whey market; China has not…
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Princess Kay Finalists Chosen

Published May 15, 2023

During the Dairy Promotion and Leadership Event in Minneapolis this weekend, ten finalists were chosen to compete for the title of Princess Kay of the Milky Way. This list includes Makenzie Alberts of Pine Island, Gracie Ash of Milaca, Jalyssa…
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Strategies for Heat Stress Abatement

Published May 8, 2023

As temperatures begin to rise, dairy cows become at risk for heat stress. Purina Animal Nutrition Technical Support Dairy Nutritionist Stuart Rymph says heat stress can begin when temperatures hit 72 degrees. Humidity and sun exposure will only increase the…
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Happy Cows

Published March 27, 2023

Farmers and ranchers have paid the higher price for inputs, as long as the market follows. Rabobank Global Dairy Strategist Mary Ledman says the milk market in 2022 and low feed prices meant good margins for dairy farmers. That may…
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