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The dairy industry relies on a bovine brigade – a variety of cattle breeds each with unique strengths. But with so many options, which ones reign supreme in milk production? Let’s explore the top ...

CALMAR, Iowa — The Northeast Iowa Community-Based Dairy Foundation has introduced its seven new Hall of Breeds stars at its recent annual meeting. The leading ladies will be featured as life-size ...

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Raising beef on dairy-crossed cattle is starting to have a significant impact on the beef market. For the past five to six years, beef on dairy cattle have become more common in ...

The educational 4-H dairy program and related activities (such as workshops and tours) provide youth a fun and hands-on learning experience which develops both dairy subject skills (such as nutrition, ...

Ever see a “whoopie pie cow”? If you visit Dutch Meadows Organic Dairy in Paradise, you can. The family-owned dairy has the county’s only purebred herd of Dutch belted cattle. They’re distinctive for ...