The USDA announced continued progress in implementing provisions of the 2014 Farm Bill that will strengthen and expand insurance coverage options for farmers and ranchers.

A study led by Dr. Steven Roche at the University of Guelph has shown that peer learning groups, involving dairy producers and veterinarian facilitators, are effective at improving awareness, changing attitudes and motivating on-farm change to control disease.

The Minnesota Nutrition Conference (MNC) will hold its 75th annual conference Sept. 17-18 at Mystic Lake Casino & Hotel in Prior Lake, Minnesota.

Igenity-Select isa new genomic test andthe latest addition to the Neogen Corporation's Dairy Heifer Program, which reveals a heifer’s genetic potential well before breeding. It's described by the company as a lower-cost option that provides producers with information selected to be of most use to commercial dairy farms.

Earlier this summer, Dairy Farmers of Canada Executive Director Richard Doyle announced he plans to retire on Aug. 31 after a remarkable career of continuous service to the organization, its stakeholders, Canadian dairy provincial organizations and dairy farmers.

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