Dairy Herd
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says climate models have consistently shown a ridge across western North America that could lead to drought development, drought continuation or even drought expansion across portions of the Plains and West.
One of the prominent milk processors in the Northwest, Darigold, has made significant deductions from farmers’ milk checks.
Spot cheese prices fell to start the week, pressuring nearby Class III futures, as mixed signals on supply clouded market direction and traders tested the $1.90-per-pound level.
Human nutrition increasingly embraces fermentation as a natural and non-medicated means of promoting digestive health and supporting the gut microbiome. Now, some dairies are doing the same, by feeding kefir to their calves.
Top of the list: Reforming the FSA loan program, regulatory action to disincentivize federal funding for solar panels on productive farmland and expanding permitting of unused or underused federal land for long-term leases.
A sneak peak of Farm Journal’s leading-edge survey insights illustrates strategic solutions that generate renewed confidence, ensuring a promising path forward for the industry.
Class III milk futures faltered mid-session despite stronger spot cheese prices, as heavy selling pressure erased early gains but contracts still closed above last Friday’s levels.
The recently establish Dairy HERD Initiative symbolizes the power of collaboration in driving industrywide change.
A major highlight of the House Agriculture Committee’s reconciliation proposal is the extension of the Dairy Margin Coverage program through 2031.
Class III milk futures continued climbing on strong cheese exports and tightening block supplies, with markets bracing for next week’s shift to block-based pricing under the new FMMO formula.
“Whatever your case might be, it’s about how to help absorb potential unforeseen shocks and potential short term losses if they occur,” says John Steeves with Rabobank.
The massive bill faced two major hurdles, passing out of both the House Agriculture and House Ways and Means Committees. While the legislation is filled with positive tax provisions for farmers, potential cuts to SNAP are creating controversy.
Once the darling of dairy nutrition, BMR corn hybrids have fallen partially out of favor thanks to yield drag compared to conventional hybrids.
Mastering communication in high-pressure situations is a blend of clarity, effective listening and emotional intelligence.
The dairy of the future doesn’t have to be flashy—it just needs to be efficient, sustainable, and built around cows, labor, and market access, says Pennsylvania farmer Steve Harnish.
Despite a jump in block prices, a wide gap persists between spot markets and Class III futures, raising questions about how long the premium can hold.
Class III milk futures surged early this month, driven by rising cheese prices and a shift in market sentiment that replaced discounts with a seasonal premium.
As the dairy industry evolves, small farms face critical questions about sustainability, profitability and the most effective methods for expansion.
NCBA applauds Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins’ aggressive efforts to suspend Mexican cattle, horse and bison imports, saying Mexico’s corruption and mismanagement has caused the pest to spread closer to the U.S.
With June cheese futures nearing $1.92 and spot blocks lagging at $1.78, a price correction is looming as the two markets head for a collision.
Record-breaking heat hit areas of the U.S. this week with snow in the forecast for the weekend. As the disparity of moisture plays out, Nutrien’s Eric Snodgrass says he’s still concerned about the risk of drought.
The global feed survey data estimates world feed production increased in 2024 by 1.2% to 1.396 billion metric tons. What does this mean for the year ahead?
Butter makers have sopped up much of the additional cream as other high-fat dairy products stumble to keep pace.
A 90-day tariff truce between the U.S. and China sparked a market rally, sending Class III milk futures surging and breathing new life into Class IV ingredients.
It’s history in the making in U.S. dairy animal trade right now, as springer values stay knocking on the door of $4,000 per head, and calf prices continue to soar.
Investing in training and building an on-dairy culture of community can make all the difference in a dairy’s success.
Producers could face weaker prices as rising supplies outpace demand and weigh on dairy markets.
As the dairy industry moves into the second year of combating H5N1, maintaining momentum and commitment to biosecurity remains crucial.
Class III milk futures slipped to end the week but still posted solid gains compared to last Friday, despite spot cheese pulling back from midweek highs.
The prospect of a U.S.-UK trade agreement has been long overdue. This new framework for negotiations marks a crucial turning point as the U.S. seeks a level playing field with global dairy exporters.