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2020 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year: A Progressive Partnership
2020 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year: A Progressive Partnership

Two families join forces to build MVP dairy and become the 2020 Innovative Dairy Farmers of the Year.

2020 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year: A Progressive Partnership
2020 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year: A Progressive Partnership

Two families join forces to build MVP dairy and become the 2020 Innovative Dairy Farmers of the Year.

A new coalition of food industry stakeholders has partnered to advocate for America’s involvement in free trade.
Industry Stakeholders Create New Coalition to Advocate for NAFTA

A broad group of stakeholders in the food system joined together to create a new coalition to advocate for America’s involvement in free trade agreements

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Modified CRP Rule Benefits Young Farmers

This week USDA announced a revised rule as part of the Conservation Reserve Program.

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Develop SOPs Everyone Can Understand

Develop standard operating procedures to bridge the language gap.

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Three Dairy Farms Issued Warnings for Penicillin Residue Violations

Drug residues found in raw meat cannot exceed 0.05 ppm, according to FDA.

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What Do You Think A Sustainable Dairy Industry Looks Like?

Comment on the new Stewardship and Sustainability Guide for U.S. Dairy before it is finalized in May.

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Should You Pay More On Holidays?

At a time when labor is competitive it might be in your best interest to consider paying extra on holidays.

Paid Vacation Time Boosts Morale and Can Improve Your Bottom Line
Paid Vacation Time Boosts Morale and Can Improve Your Bottom Line

Offering your employees paid vacation time can pay dividends for your farm.

Dairy Farmers Convicted of FDA Drug Violation
Dairy Farmers Convicted of FDA Drug Violation

Yesterday three members of Correia Family Farms agreed to settle a case convicting them of violating the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act

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Do You Have An Affordable Care Act Reporting Requirement?

Starting in 2015 farmers have an Affordable Care Act reporting requirement if they have 50 or more employees or have less than 50 employees and a self-funded healthcare plan.

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NMPF Supports FDA Decision on GMO Labeling

On Thursday the Food and Drug Administration issued new guidelines for manufacturers and processors on the voluntary labeling of GMO foods including dairy products.

2016 Outlook: Can Hay Quality Keep Up with Demand?
2016 Outlook: Can Hay Quality Keep Up with Demand?

Overall hay carryover into 2016 will be up, but the majority of that hay is middle to lower quality.