Dairy Herd
Year-to-date, 1,818,000 dairy cows have been sent to slaughter, up 3.2%.
State ag department reports 24¢ per cwt. loss and substantial production decline in mid-year review.
New Zealand dairy company continues its internal operational investigation of recent recall of whey protein concentrate.
World Dairy Expo, where farmers come to learn, network and enjoy all things dairy, is set for Oct. 1-5, 2013.
Alvin Schlangen found guilty on five misdemeanor counts.
Milk production declined in most major western states: California, down 3.5%; Arizona, down 2%; Idaho, down 1.1%, and Oregon, down 0.9%.
Margin metrics give a more accurate picture of what’s happening to profitability.
Milk prices to remain strong; record corn crop also expected.
CWT has accepted 14 requests for export assistance from Foremost Farms USA, Land O’Lakes, Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association and Northwest Dairy Association (Darigold).
CEO Theo Spierings will assume interim responsibility for the day-to-day operations of Romano’s division.
Fonterra chairman also announces independent review of manufacturing performance of company’s affected whey protein concentrate.
Vilsack: The 2010 deal through which the U.S. pays Brazil $147 million a year to aid its cotton industry won’t be funded once the current farm law starts expiring.
Three producer-owned dairy co-ops also make the top 10 list.
Idaho-based facility bolsters ability to collaborate and create new dairy products with customers.
Fonterra CEO says milk powder contamination scare put the cost at “tens of millions” of New Zealand dollars.
China fined six dairy companies a combined $109 million for milk-powder price fixing, a record penalty for violating anti-monopoly laws.
The New Holland Trade Center added 138 exhibits to World Dairy Expo’s already expansive Trade Show.
Prices increase after an import ban by China and Russia on New Zealand’s largest dairy exporter stokes speculation buyers will seek limited supplies elsewhere.
The ban could disrupt world dairy markets, creating an opening for U.S. products.
Develop a plan for using homegrown forages and determine whether you need to purchase other forages.
Higher Class I prices in Boston triggered the lower MILC payment.
An important way to control feed costs is managing the loss of feed that was delivered but never consumed.
Processors claim dairy farm margins are improving; producer groups say dairies still struggling with red ink.
Dean Foods is providing $50,000 to fund Dairyland Initiative access for all dairy farmers.
U.S. dairy products have been locked out of the Indian market.
Report recommends dairy-specific training for regulatory staff.
System creates a 10-day behavior history measuring feeding behavior including visits to and total amount of time spent at the feed bunk.
Make sure all responsibilities, costs and expectations are laid out in writing.
SDLG North America’s two new models offer grain, feedlot and dairy operations easy operation, reliable performance and simplified maintenance.
The website facilitates the local marketing of feed commodities where livestock producers in need of high moisture corn, corn silage, hay, or straw can easily make contact with sellers.