An assistant professor at the University of Illinois says increased volatility in the cattle markets is leading more producers to explore risk management strategies. Brittney Goodrich, who specializes in livestock for the FarmDoc team, tells Brownfield, “Even in these times where we have really high prices for cattle, we still need to be cognizant that […]
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A school milk supplier says USDA guidelines can cause dramatic ripple effects when changes are made. Dairy Farmers of America Southwest
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