HD Notebook

New Zealand’s woes boost U.S. milk prices

Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/22/2013 - 09:00
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Fri, 03/22/2013

Whole milk powder is soaring as the effects of its drought emerge.

by Dennis Halladay, Hoard’s Dairyman Western Editor

Drought in the world’s largest dairy exporting country is igniting global dairy product prices and boosting the outlook for milk prices in the U.S. Read more

Sharing your activities online can have negative implications

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/21/2013 - 08:26
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Thu, 03/21/2013

“Big brother” and the outside world are watching.

by Patti Hurtgen, Hoard’s Dairyman Online Media Manager
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February milk unchanged when leap year adjusted

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/20/2013 - 10:02
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Wed, 03/20/2013

The release of February’s milk production data brings NASS reporting to a close for the fiscal year.

by Amanda Smith, Hoard’s Dairyman Associate Editor Read more

Aim for zero residues in milk and meat

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/19/2013 - 10:08
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Tue, 03/19/2013

Luckily, farmers already do a great job minimizing drug residues in milk and meat.

by Abby Huibregtse, Hoard’s Dairyman Associate Editor Read more

Lactose percentage drops with mastitis

Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/18/2013 - 09:46
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Mon, 03/18/2013

Novel technologies could allow us to better detect mastitis infections.

by Amanda Smith, Hoard’s Dairyman Associate Editor Read more

2012 was another banner year for dairy exports

Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/15/2013 - 08:51
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Fri, 03/15/2013

Total value of products sold abroad exceeded $5 billion for the first time.

by Dennis Halladay, Hoard’s Dairyman Western Editor

Despite a slowdown the last six months, 2012 still turned out to be another record-setting export year for the U.S. dairy industry. Read more

Alfalfa quality is determined before the dairy cow takes her first bite

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/14/2013 - 08:48
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Thu, 03/14/2013

Once alfalfa is made, its nutritional value cannot be changed, so plan ahead.

damaged alfalfa plantBy Patti Hurtgen,
Hoard’s Dairyman Online Media Manager Read more

NASS’s monthly Milk Production reports get axed . . . for now

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/13/2013 - 10:18
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Wed, 03/13/2013

Of the major ag commodity groups, dairy, and to some degree cattle, take the only hits in sequestration led budget cuts.

By Corey Geiger, Hoard’s Dairyman Managing Editor
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Dairy producers need to use and protect groundwater

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/12/2013 - 09:31
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Tue, 03/12/2013

We recognize groundwater as a valuable resource this week.

by Abby Huibregtse, Hoard’s Dairyman Associate Editor Read more

We’ve made great strides in improving udders

Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/11/2013 - 08:52
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Mon, 03/11/2013

Through classification and accurate assessment, udders are more functional than previous generations. Unfortunately, we have more work to do with feet and legs.

Professor Gordon AtkinsBy Corey Geiger, Hoard’s Dairyman Managing Editor Read more

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