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FFA Survey Costs

FFA Student Survey Shows Concern with Start-Up Costs

FFA Student Survey Shows High Interest in Career in Agriculture, Concerns with Start-Up Costs  WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – May 13, 2024 – A recent survey conducted by the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) at the 2024 Iowa FFA Leadership Conference shows that 70 percent of students would like to farm in the future […]

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Federal Milk Marketing Order formulas

Dairy Defined: FMMO Formulas Need to Reflect Today’s Realities

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, May 13, 2024 CONTACT Alan Bjerga 703-243-6111 ext. 372 abjerga@nmpf.org Dairy Defined: FMMO Formulas Need to Reflect Today’s Realities ARLINGTON, VA – Way back in the 1930s, one of the original motivations behind creating the Federal Milk Marketing Order system was to provide incentives for farmers to produce better milk. Much […]

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Safeguarding Data Dairy

Safeguarding Data in Modern Dairying

Safeguarding Data in Modern Dairying Modern dairy systems run on data, from precision farming systems in tractors to herd management software, activity monitors, parlor equipment, and much more. Data is one of your most valuable assets. Hackers and scammers see your farm data as a goldmine, too. Like any other valuable asset in your business, […]

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Heat Stress in Dairy Cattle: Cooling Strategies

Heat Stress in Dairy Cattle: Cooling Strategies Environmental factors can play a significant role in the health and wellbeing of dairy cattle. Particularly in warmer climates and during summer months, heat stress is one of the biggest concerns facing producers. According to Scott Bascom, executive technical services manager at Phibro Animal Health, heat stress can […]

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