HD Notebook

The political climate might be ready for immigration reform

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/16/2013 - 11:33
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Wed, 01/16/2013

The National Milk Producers Federation is among the eleven members of the Agriculture Workforce Coalition that will provide a uniform voice on agricultural labor needs.

by Corey Geiger, Hoard’s Dairyman Managing Editor Read more

Vilsack continues to lead in 2013

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/15/2013 - 12:30
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Tue, 01/15/2013

Tom Vilsack

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack confirmed that he had accepted the challenge of continuing as Secretary of Agriculture for another term.

by Lucas Sjostrom, Hoard’s Dairyman Associate Editor Read more

It’s cow judging contest season

Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/14/2013 - 12:54
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Mon, 01/14/2013

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The Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest has officially started. To order free reprints, call or email today.

by Corey Geiger, Hoard’s Dairyman Managing Editor Read more

Odds of living to 100 are rising fast

Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/11/2013 - 08:00
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Fri, 01/11/2013

It’s a trend that has implications for your family and your business.

by Dennis Halladay, Hoard’s Dairyman Western Editor

Which are there more of in the U.S. today – dairy farms or people who are at least 100 years old? Read more

Want more dairy knowledge?

Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 10:13
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Thu, 01/10/2013

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Here’s a look at some additional questions from our 2012 issues.

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

Golden Guernsey is bankrupt

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/09/2013 - 11:19
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Wed, 01/09/2013

The 83-year-old Milwaukee plant closed its doors Saturday. Golden Guernsey’s owner has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection.

by Lucas Sjostrom, Hoard’s Dairyman Associate Editor Read more

Spending has shifted towards restaurant dining

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/08/2013 - 12:58
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Tue, 01/08/2013

Lifestyle differences drive change.

by Patti Hurtgen, Hoard's Dairyman Online Media Manager
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Golden Guernsey plant closed unexpectedly

Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 14:28
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Mon, 01/07/2013

After the U.S. Department of Justice ordered Dean Foods to divest of Golden Guernsey in August 2011, plant barely lasts a year under new ownership.

by Corey Geiger, Hoard’s Dairyman Managing Editor Read more

Best of '12: Whatever you’ve heard about California's situation, it’s worse

Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/04/2013 - 14:24
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Fri, 01/04/2013

Over the holidays, we will be sharing some of our most-viewed blogs of 2012. If you missed them earlier, we've got them ready to start 2013.

The industry is crippled, it will likely get worse and it may never recover.

by Dennis Halladay, Hoard’s Dairyman Western Editor Read more

Best of '12: Holstein Association adjusts classification scorecard

Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/03/2013 - 09:03
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Thu, 01/03/2013

Effective in September 2012, there are new breakdowns for final score.

by Patti Hurtgen, Hoard’s Dairyman Online Media Manager

Holstein Association USA classifier Willis Gunst spoke at a twilight meeting in Wisconsin to share the new classification changes with Holstein breeders and to answer questions they have on the program. A video details the highlights. Read more

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