Barbara O’Brien, president and CEO, of DMI, addressed over attendees at the recent dairy joint annual meetings in Phoenix, Az. Her message centered around the organization’s checkoff strategies, poised to usher the industry into a new era of consumer engagement and growth.

Class III futures were mixed, with the November contract up nine cents to $20.22 per hundredweight and December down 16 cents to $19.94.

Adequate control of disease-causing pathogens is fundamental, as it can be key in reducing losses due to decreased production, increased culling and costly pharmaceutical protocols.

The utilization of beef-on-dairy to supplement farm income by boosting the value of calves has become an important aspect of the dairy operation. Livestock Risk Protection insurance can manage the price risk of your unborn calves.

As global populations continue to rise, with projections estimating a staggering 10 billion people by 2050, farmers worldwide are faced with an immense challenge: ensuring food security for all. This pivotal issue was the focus of discussions at the International Dairy Federation (IDF) World Dairy Summit in Paris, France, where industry experts gathered to share insights and explore solutions.

Warm, dry weather allowed farmers to advance corn harvest, with 81% of the crop now out of the field, a jump from 65% harvested last week.