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As we look ahead to the opportunities and challenges of 2025, the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is once again opening the doors for enrollment in the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program.
Class III markets took a breather after yesterday’s extreme lower move to check in with spot markets.
The current outbreak underscores the importance of biosecurity measures, rapid response and vigilance to protect agriculture and livestock from this economically devastating disease. Here’s the latest on FMDV.
Dairy producers are starting the year off with margin pressure following the latest round of USDA reports.
Any existing herd health problems are amplified by HPAI H5N1, practitioners report. Some are asking regulatory agencies for more consistent testing and reporting protocols. They are also encouraging producers to invest dollars in better nutrition and cow comfort resources.
Holstein springers again topped out at $4,250/head in Pipestone, Minn. in January, 2025, with other reporting markets also hanging in strong.
This “Nutrition Info box,” a black-and-white design, will display levels of saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars, categorized as “Low,” “Med,” or “High,” along with the percent Daily Value for each nutrient.
The Chief Economist for the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), Peter Vitaliano reflects on the changes he has observed over his tenure and shared his vision for the future of the industry.
The latest USDA American Farms and Ranches at a Glance report offers insights to how row crop growers are making a go of it financially in 2025.
Class III futures rose on the heels of CME cheese, with February and March contracts settling at $20.60 and $20.27 per hundredweight, up 33 and 31 cents, respectively.
Meteorologists say the active start to January is a sign of what’s ahead with concerns about drought, more cold and a sharp divide in areas of the country seeing too much moisture versus not enough.
2025 IDFA Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year award winner bridges tradition and innovation.
Germany’s meat and dairy exports outside the EU face severe restrictions after the country’s first case of the livestock disease foot-and-mouth was confirmed on Friday.
It was a rough day for dairy producer margins, as milk prices came under pressure while grain prices rallied.
Milk production forecasts for 2024 and 2025 have been reduced due to lower cow inventories and slower output growth per cow, according to the latest WASDE report.
The complete slate of individuals who will serve as judges at World Dairy Expo 2025 are ...
For the first time in nearly 40 years, an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been confirmed on the outskirts of Berlin.
Navigating the shifting tides into the New Year with milk prices, demand and the outlook on trade.
Despite the decline in CME blocks, nearby Class III contracts ticked higher. February and March futures rose to $20.92 and $20.59 per hundredweight, tacking on six and eight cents, respectively.
The holiday rush is over, and many people will experience a touch of the winter blues over the next couple of months.
California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones has issued a statewide ban on dairy cattle and poultry exhibitions to combat the spread of H5N1 Avian Influenza. The ban will remain in place until the outbreak is under control—here’s what you need to know.
Momentum in Class III futures has continued to shift as several weeks of aggressive spot cheese bids and higher futures become adjusted to $1.90 cheese.
Turning manure into gold, sticky-fingered Ray Brewer pulled off a twisted agriculture heist.
Global milk production among leading dairy exporters is headed for growth in 2025, but will it be sufficient to offset rising dairy demand?
When Alice and Caleb Crothers returned to the farm in 2015, they faced a steep learning curve and financial pressures, ultimately pivoting to regenerative agriculture to ensure the farm’s survival for future generations.
Trump has long expressed interest in purchasing Greenland, a Danish territory, describing it as “absolutely necessary” for U.S. security. He also raised concerns over the Panama Canal, claiming its current operation by Chinese interests undermines American control of a critical trade route.
Looking back on the past year, we see price improvements in all categories.
The legislation would reinstate whole and 2% milk in federal school meals programs.
Canada is preparing for potential trade challenges following Trump’s threat of a 25% tariff on Canadian imports. The Canadian government is considering a proactive approach, including the possible early release of a retaliatory tariff list.
Class III milk, which was 20 cents higher in the early trade, extended its gains for February through April.