Dairy Herd
By focusing on these metrics and strategic areas, dairy producers can not only survive but potentially thrive in a challenging economic climate.
Dairy markets do not seem too concerned about U.S. milk production growing at its fastest pace in two years.
With tariffs and trade in focus again, a recent AgWeb poll asked farmers if they support President Donald Trump’s use of tariffs as a negotiating strategy.
Income tax law will change this year, and it will be dramatic. Though the crystal ball right now is fairly cloudy as to the final provisions, the changes will likely be beneficial for most farmers.
The February data shows the number of milk cows on farms in the 24 major States has increased to 8.96 million head.
A recent agreement reinforces the bond between the dairy industries of the U.S. and Guatemala, fostering growth, and ensuring consumer benefit across borders.
Futures markets had a tame day ahead of USDA’s Milk Production report.
Japanese researchers have created a no-touch cow-tracking system using multi-camera technology, offering 90% accuracy for better health monitoring and herd management.
The majority of respondents in the March Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor agree the U.S. is currently in a trade war, but who wins? Ag economists say it’s not the U.S., Canada or Mexico but rather Brazil that could come out on top.
Chobani recently announced a noteworthy expansion project for their Twin Falls, Idaho plant, which is already recognized as the largest yogurt factory globally.
As the first major day of the NCAA March Madness tournament kicked off on Thursday with heroes, upsets and Cinderella teams, markets had their own version.
A Wisconsin native with nearly 20 years at Organic Valley, Nelson has worked across multiple departments, giving her a deep understanding of both farm-level challenges and cooperative strategy as she steps into the role.
Take a deep dive into the used hay and forage segment, learn how used equipment sales in the Mid-Atlantic are faring, and find out why stronger crop prices are a real possibility.
If the dollar falls far enough, dairy exports could still be competitive even with retaliatory tariffs.
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins says the agency is hyper-focused on poultry, but no vaccine is yet available. The agency has ‘separate work streams’ to address the virus in the ‘cattle and dairy’ industries, but dairy is not part of USDA’s primary focus for now.
Any hiccup in fresh-cow health is likely to put reproduction in jeopardy.
With the drive to improve, Wiebren Jonkman, a visionary young dairy producer, purchased a Merced, California dairy and transformed it into a beacon of modern agricultural success.
Low prices triggered buyer interest in spot blocks, which climbed up to $1.6050 per pound, three cents higher, with seven loads trading.
Even mild cases can impact milk production, health and well-being. Researchers, citing expenses and losses farmers incur from the problem, say costs per case commonly range from $76, on the low end, to more than $336, on average.
Soon after the discovery of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) strain H5N1 in dairy cattle, scientists learned that milk was a primary vector in spreading the disease from cow to cow.
Less than a year after USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) announced it was nixing a major cattle inventory report, the agency now says it’s reinstating the July Cattle Inventory report.
Tariff whiplash is consuming the commodity markets — and the possible impact is stirring up quite the debate. At present, President Trump says he’s sticking to his plan to impose additional tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China starting April 2.
That perfectly balanced ration, carefully curated by your nutritionist, looks ideal on paper -- or, more likely, in your feeding software. But how often does the prescribed formulation actually make it to your cows?
As we navigate the milk market’s changing dynamics in 2025, stakeholders must remain vigilant and proactive.
Class III futures are down again, with May taking the biggest hit, down 25 cents on the day.
The U.S. bovine semen industry’s resurgence in 2024 signifies more than just a recovery. It represents a transformative wave of growth that is poised to impact livestock reproduction on a global scale.
There is no doubt there will be significant volatility this year. Politics, equity markets, weather, supply, and demand will all affect the markets
A strong pinch is in order for dairy markets this Saint Patrick’s Day, with no green on the board.
World Dairy Expo is proud to reveal the extraordinary individuals who have been chosen as the recipients of the esteemed 2025 Expo Recognition Awards
In a significant stride for both the dairy industry and local community development, Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. recently inaugurated their cheese and whey processing facility in Dodge City, Kansas.