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HPAI infects birds but has been documented to infect mammals. The risk to the public is considered low and there is no concern about the safety of the commercial milk supply.
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A juvenile goat has been confirmed to have Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Stevens County, Minn.
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(Now being held virtually.) Celebrate women in agriculture and raise awareness of issues and challenges they face in their work.
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When setting business goals for the year, have a clear vision of where you are going and how you are going to get there. You are more likely to achieve goals that are written down with a specific end in mind.
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The last day for dairy farmers to enroll in the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) for 2024 with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office is April 29.
Philip Abrahamson attended the very first University of Minnesota Extension Cow-Calf Days in 1973.
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Continually rising feed prices have tightened margins for dairy farms, making reducing wasted feed critical to farm success.
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A survey of the state’s beef industry provides a better understanding of the needs of producers and their animals.