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The U.S. animal protein sector will see 12% higher feed costs in 2021 due to higher corn and soybean meal prices.

** Two top dairy groups do NOT agree on the Dairy Pride imitation dairy product labeling bill. If passed, Dairy Pride would prohibit imitation dairy products from using “milk” on their labels. International Dairy Foods Association President Michael Dykes says they have members on both sides of the issue...

A new study says federal cooperative extension programs at land-grant universities help farmers stay in business. The researchers say since 1985, 137,000 farmers would have left the industry without the federal program. The study says cooperative extension and agricultural research translate into higher farm profits, allowing farmers to stay in agriculture...