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 GlobalVetLINK Wins Software Company of 2018  Article and photo provided by GlobalVetLINKAt the Technology Association of Iowa’s (TAI) 13th Annual LWBJ Prometheus Awards, GlobalVetLINK took the honor of the 2018 Software Company of the Year award.The Prometheus Awards recognize innovative companies and...

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Forage-Based Diets on Dairy Farms Produce Nutritionally Enhanced MilkMarkedly higher levels of health-promoting fatty acids reportedArticle provided by Dr. Bradley Heins - Associate Professor, University of MinnesotaOmega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids are essential human nutrients, yet consuming too much omega-6 and too...

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 New research confirms AccuMast® is the most accurate on-farm mastitis diagnostic kit Article provided by AccuMast®A University of Illinois research study by Ferreira et al. (2018)* evaluated four commercial on-farm culture methods used to identify clinical mastitis-associated pathogens. Results...

Tax Reform Implications for Agriculture

 Tax Reform Implications for Agriculture  By Michael CoxToo much fanfare, the House and Senate approved ‘Tax Cut and Jobs Act’ was signed into effect by President Trump on December 22nd 2017.  The new tax reform was aimed at reducing overall taxation and simplifying the tax code. Republicans...

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International Agri-Center Prepares For World Ag Expo®Article provided by Jennifer Fawkes - Marketing & Sponsorship ManagerInternational Agri-Center® to hold its 51st World Ag Expo® farm show on February 13-15, 2018 The largest annual agricultural exposition of its kind, World Ag Expo® boasts...

Dairy Situation and Outlook

 Dairy Situation and Outlook  By Bob Cropp, Professor Emeritus - University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension University of Wisconsin-Madison. Increased milk production this past spring resulted in higher cheese production that lowered cheese prices. Compared to a year ago, the production of cheddar...

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Big Ass Fans Debuts First Automated Directional FanBy Jamison StoikeBig Ass Solutions , the maker of Big Ass Fans and Big Ass Light, has announced its latest innovation, AirEye . The first fan of its kind to detect motion and shut off automatically, AirEye is the quietest, longest-lasting, easiest-to-clean, highest...

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Dairy Farmers Discuss Policy Priorities During Capitol Hill VisitsMeetings Focus on Industry Issues Including Farm Bill, Food Labeling, Trade & Immigration Article courtesy of National Milk Producers FederationDairy farmers from across the country visited Capitol Hill today as part of the National Milk...