With feed grain prices coming down and U.S. exports strong, economists with the University of Wisconsin are projecting good times ahead for dairymen — if they can keep a handle on milk production.
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Thursday, April 25, 2013
In the milk — AgMinute for April 25, 2013
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Pesticide challenge sinks — AgMinute for April 24, 2013
An environmentalist lawsuit challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's regulation of nearly 400 pesticides has been dismissed, but could be resurrected.
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Improved alfalfa — AgMinute for April 23, 2013
Biotech developers are asking the USDA to deregulate a new variety of transgenic alfalfa that's been genetically engineered for reduced lignin and improved forage quality.
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Monday, April 22, 2013
Farm bill dealings — AgMinute for April 22, 2013
Political leaders are angling to push through a farm bill.
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Friday, April 19, 2013
Blue card immigration — AgMinute for April 19, 2013
The United Farm Workers and several ag organizations are backing a comprehensive immigration reform bill introduced in the Senate, saying its provisions would ensure a legal, stable agricultural workforce.
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Thursday, April 18, 2013
Tracking livestock — AgMinute for April 18, 2013
The federal government has launched a new livestock identification program to help agriculture officials to quickly track livestock in cases of disease.
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