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Whether it’s paying attention to the tiniest detail or taking a step back to look at the big picture, it’s important to understand the ins and outs of what it takes to produce the best milk possible.
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Butter inventories came in at 328 million lbs. in January, up 55 million from December.
There’s a new sports drink in town, and this one is made with real dairy. A Chicago-based start-up company has officially launched GoodSport, a sports drink made from 97% dairy.
Take time before winter ends to re-evaluate your dip program, improve teat condition and prepare for the next mastitis challenge. Here are a few tips to help you ReCharge Your Udder Health
The CME spot dairy auction kicked off this week in a mixed fashion.
Fluid milk sales fared well last year showing only a slight decline. This was more than made up for with strong cheese and yogurt sales as well as other products.
House Democrats have introduced a sweeping immigration overhaul package called the U.S. Citizenship Act. The centerpiece is an 8-year path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants living in the U.S.
A softer CME spot dairy auction led to a step back in milk price on Thursday.
The benefits of diverse plant species are well documented — yet sometimes diverse mixes can be difficult to manage due to differences in palatability and maturity dates.
Unfortunately, ovarian cysts are one of the most common ovarian dysfunctions in dairy cattle. In fact, approximately one in 10 cows will become cystic at some point in her life.
Markets took a bit of a nap following a day off for President’s Day.
One dairy farmer is making a name for herself not just in farming, but on the track.
After trading limit up during Thursday’s trading session, Class III prices on Friday took back some of those gains.
Cheese inventory increasing at the end of 2020 may not be a good sign as the market is moving through a slower demand period of time.
Despite spot cheese moving higher, Class III futures sold off.
Holstein springer values changed little across the country in the past month, but dairy cow numbers, milk production and dairy product stocks continue to grow.
Zoonotic diseases – those that can pass between animals and humans – are estimated to annually cause 2.5 billion cases of sickness, and 2.7 million deaths around the world.
As the snow blows into the Midwest, dairy has another quiet day but shows some green.
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin estimates that consumers will eat 20 million pounds of cheese this Sunday for the Big Game - enough to cover the entire playing field of every NFL stadium in the country.
Calves that have incurred traumatic births are often are lethargic, clumsy and have little interest in nursing. These babies may benefit from a simple procedure called the “Madigan Squeeze Technique.”
Barrels were the lone product to claw higher in the CME Cash Dairy Product Trade
Major dairy exporting regions show positive milk production growth in 2020.
Annual performance reviews: they’re often dreaded, dull, and not very productive. However, there’s a positive alternative to the standard annual review. Hold a “stay meeting” instead.
Dairy markets ended in the green on Tuesday after a positive Global Dairy Trade (GDT) event as well as a stronger CME spot dairy auction.
It’s frustrating, it’s costly, and it happens a lot. The post-weaning slump can set back calves that were well-grown and healthy at weaning -- with illness, stunted growth and social maladjustment
Butter continues its struggle, hits a new low.
It’s a well-known fact that cattle are social creatures. But studies have shown that even the friendliest cow doesn’t enjoy making new acquaintances on a regular basis