Dairy Herd
Dry whey and nonfat dry milk prices are under pressure. This is having a significant impact on the potential for milk prices.
Following White House directives, USDA is honoring existing contracts with farmers, releasing approximately $20 million for the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP), the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), and the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP).
During an exclusive interview with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins at Top Producer Summit, Farm Journal asked if the Department of Government Efficiency will target farm programs.
Cheese futures experienced strong activity, posting gains across the forward curve.
Producers are challenged paying the bills with the lack-lusting prices that have shown up on milk checks this summer. Dairy financial leaders share tips on what to do and not to do to survive tough financial times.
Millions of Americans could see a reduction in food assistance. House Republicans are proposing major budget cuts including possible cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.
As market conditions fluctuate, dairy farmers have reached a crossroad – do they sell beef-on-dairy crossbreds as newborns, weaned calves, or raise them all the way to finish?
Have you ever wanted to post on social media but were worried about potential backlash? Knowing how to handle contentious issues online can help people understand the animal agriculture’s commitment to animal care.
While Lindsey Worden has remained with one employer since college, her passion for dairy could “easily fill a barn.” She illustrates that with a readiness to embrace change and seize opportunities, tremendous achievements are attainable. Her leadership at the Holstein Association is paving the way for innovations benefiting producers and the industry for years to come.
Today, futures reacted to strong offers on the spot auction for block cheddar cheese, which had been a point of strength for seasonally high cheese prices.
Since being confirmed on Feb. 13, Secretary Rollins has been in the Washington D.C., USDA office for a few hours. Most of her time has been spent visiting farmers, ranchers and ag businesses in Kentucky, Kansas and at Top Producer Summit.
CentralStar Cooperative recently announced that it is expanding its Dairy Herd Information (DHI) and milk-analysis services following a unanimous merger vote by Heart of America, expanding service to more than 2,070 farms and 700,000 cows in 15 states.
Three key provisions in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are set to expire in December. Planning now can help farmers prepare financially if the provisions aren’t extended, says CPA Paul Neiffer.
What do high-quality leaders have in common when it comes to developing both strong teams and strong balance sheets?
Stepping away from your farm business routine, even briefly, can unlock incredible potential for growth and innovation.
The CME butter market continued its pattern of dropping below, then popping back over the $2.40 mark.
2025 winter brought forth unprecedented obstacles with massive accumulations of wet, dense snow to UpState New York. This was too much for Insight Dairy, as on February 16, one of their freestall barns collapsed from the weight of this winter’s precipitation.
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins kicked off the 2025 Top Producer Summit on Tuesday morning, detailing her plan to advocate for trade. ‘We want to find market access for all our products,’ Rollins said.
Dairy owners are challenged to rethink their management strategies and create a workplace that maximizes the return on investment by ensuring employees are contributing at their highest level.
Joaquin Vasquez’s authentic leadership earns him the Employee of Excellence Award.
Spearheaded by National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, the plan prioritizes enhanced biosecurity measures and medication to control the spread of the virus and moves away from mass culling of infected flocks.
Among the secretary’s first public appearances since being confirmed last week, the fireside chat on Tuesday, Feb. 18, will cover key topics driving the future of agriculture.
Dairy markets weren’t feeling the love today, with both Class III and Class IV mostly moving lower.
Healthy prices combined with sharply reduced feed costs should create profitable margins for most farmers throughout this year.
From overheating engines to blank displays, here are four repairs to try when farm machinery malfunctions. Remember to start with the simple fixes — there’s always time to panic later.
As the dairy sector continues to embrace technological innovation, producers have an unparalleled opportunity to enhance their operations significantly. By working smarter and strategically incorporating technology, they can ensure better productivity and welfare and secure a promising future for their farms.
Heifer prices have been increasing as the supply tightens. The main reason is the desire to breed beef-on-dairy to supplement income. The January Cattle Inventory report showed the lowest heifer-to-milk cow ratio recorded for the January report.
The softness in butter continues to line up with anecdotal reports that butterfat levels are high and cream is available
The CDC tested 150 practitioners last September. None of the three that had a positive serology result reported having experienced respiratory or influenza-like symptoms.
These customized levies, expected to be finalized by April, are designed to rebalance trade relationships and target unfair practices, including subsidies, regulations, and exchange rate manipulation.