Supreme Court Sides with California in Landmark Proposition 12 Ruling
In a landmark case, the Supreme Court of the United States has sided with the state of California in the…
Handy Resource Guide from USDA RMA on Delayed and Prevented Planting
Did heavy rainfall, flooding, or other weather events delay or prevent planting on your farm? Most farmers are familiar with…
Farmland Acres Shrink Amidst Urbanization, Conservation
Total acres of farmland continue to decline in the U.S., pressured by increasing urbanization and more conservation programs and incentives.…
Dairy Revenue Protection Critical Tool in Current Price Climate
Dairy producers across the country are wondering (and worrying) about how much lower milk prices can go amidst such high…
Corn, Soybean Planting at Halfway Point
USDA reports roughly half of all U.S. corn has been planted as of May 7. Planting progress sped up in…
U.S. Considers Rule to Limit Foreign Land Purchases Near Military Bases
The U.S. Treasury Department has proposed a rule to limit foreign land purchases. The new rule would require foreign entities…
Indiana Holstein Breaks Lifetime Milk Production Record with 478,200 Pounds
A 14-year old Holstein has broken the record for most lifetime milk produced by a registered Holstein cow. Nor-Bert Colby…
Footbath Tips for Robotic Dairies
The secret to longevity in most things lies in a strong foundation. The same is true for dairy cattle. Sound…
U.S. Winter Wheat Projections Worst in Recent History
The U.S. Great Plains region is suffering from three years of consecutive drought. With many Plains States producing much of…
Discounted Milk Loads Don’t Tell the Whole Story
Discounted loads of spot milk in the Upper Midwest have been reported by USDA’s Dairy Market News. But do the…