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Ag Newswire

• Hay Exports Down

  May 17, 2012

  After setting a record in February, March U.S. alfalfa hay exports declined slightly, according to USDA’s Foreign Ag Service. March exports totaled 138,464 metric tons, bringing the 2012 three-month total to 448,9 … Read full story.

• March Dairy Cattle Exports Slip

  May 17, 2012

  March 2012 U.S. female dairy cattle exports dipped to 3,007 head, the lowest monthly total since February 2011. For the fifth time in six months, Russia the leading destination for most of the heifers, according to US … Read full story.

• March Dairy Product Exports Set Record

  May 17, 2012

  At $484 million, the value of March 2012 U.S. dairy exports set a new monthly record high, topping $400 million for the 13th consecutive month. March exports were up 11% from February 2012 and up 15% from March 2011.
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• UW Madison College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Expands Borrower Training Agreement with Wisconsin FSA

  May 17, 2012

  Wisconsin Farm Service Agency (FSA) Farm Loan Program (FLP) announced today that it has expanded its Management Training Agreement with the University of Wisconsin Madison College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (C … Read full story.

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At The Capitol

• 2012 Farm Bill Can Fix Outdated Dairy Policies

  May 8, 2012

  Congress continues to craft the next U.S.farm bill, but the debate is basically over on an issue important to Wisconsin – the federal dairy program.

  The bipartisan Dairy Security Act, developed over three years wit … Read full story.

• Farm Bureau Applauds DOL’s Reverse of Youth Farm Labor Rule Proposal

  April 27, 2012

  Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation spokesman Casey Langan issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Labor’s withdrawal of a proposed rule dealing with children who work on farms.

  “This is gr … Read full story.

• Farm Bureau Commends Rep. Kind’s Support for Beef, Pork Trade

  March 26, 2012

  Non-science-based restrictions placed on U.S. beef and pork imports by the Taiwanese government must be addressed says Wisconsin Congressman Ron Kind.

  “The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation commends Rep. Kin … Read full story.

• Farm Bureau Endorses Dairy 30×20 Initiative

  March 13, 2012

  The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation enthusiastically endorses the Dairy 30×20 Initiative that was announced today by Governor Scott Walker in Madison.

  “A growing business is a healthy business and therefore we a … Read full story.

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