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Feed production an important element of successful dairies

By ANDREA JOHNSON Editor
Jan 27, 2018
Jan 27, 2018

Jim Salfer (copy) — Jim Salfer, University of Minnesota Extension.

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By ANDREA JOHNSON Editor

Dairy farms have taken their share of low prices during the last three years, and that’s making it necessary for dairies to consider steps to improve the bottom line.

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