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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promised to work with farmers to remove burdensome regulation during his confirmation hearing. And while Lee Zeldin’s past positions raised initial concerns, his recent statements during the confirmation process suggest he may be open to working with the biofuels industry in his new role as EPA Administrator.
Dairy cow slaughter rates are well above prior-year levels. For the week ending January 18, culling totaled 58,000 head, up 13.5% on the year.
The largest supermarket chain in the United Kingdom has made social housing of preweaned dairy calves a requirement for its contracted supplier dairy herds.
Class III futures were reluctant to follow several days of green with further higher price action, and showed modest declines or gains depending on the month.
Milk production in the 24 major states continued its downward trend in December, totaling 18.0 billion lbs., a 0.4% decline from the previous year.
Total hay production in 2024 was up 3.3 percent year over year and combined with May 1 hay stocks up 46.6 percent over 2023 levels. Total hay supply by 7.9 percent compared to year earlier levels.
Sec. Mike Naig says the U.S. government is using what he describes as a three-legged stool approach to address the virus in the dairy and poultry industries.
Dairy producers around the world are seeing an increase in production costs.
Class III milk futures continued their strong momentum today, with blocks and barrels both posting gains with no offers appearing during the cheese session.
With food recalls skyrocketing, one might find it hard to discern whether they’re reading a current USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service report or a chapter straight out of Upton Sinclair’s 1906 novel “The Jungle.”
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The U.S. dairy industry faces a pivotal moment as it contends with both gripping challenges and promising prospects amidst fluctuating global market dynamics.
Dairy nutrition has moved beyond just inorganic versus organic trace minerals.
As 2025 begins, the dairy industry finds itself navigating shifting trade dynamics, volatile markets, and evolving consumer preferences.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s pick to lead the Health and Human Services, is scheduled to appear in front of the Senate twice this week for confirmation hearings.
Farm CPA Paul Neiffer details the differences between what USDA and the IRS consider as farm income.
As the nation grapples with immigration policy debates, the livelihoods of those within the dairy sector hang in balance, underscoring the urgent need for balanced reform that considers both economic imperatives and humanitarian values.
It’s pretty safe to say that the Class III market direction remains unclear.
Spearheaded by U.S. Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) and Kim Schrier (D-WA), alongside Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS), Peter Welch (D-VT), Dave McCormick (R-PA), and John Fetterman (D-PA), this bipartisan, bicameral effort aims to allow both unflavored and flavored whole and reduced-fat (2%) milk to be served to students during their school meals.
Cold, snow, wind, and more – winter in the northern climates brings extra challenges for dairies and their animals.
The market appears to be grappling with uncertainty around Class III prices, particularly as we approach a critical day tomorrow with the release of the Milk Production and Cold Storage reports.
During her confirmation hearing, she emphasized her dedication to agriculture and addressed her stance on ethanol, the Renewable Fuel Standard, tariff impact aid for farmers and Prop 12.
Complacency happens to our operations when we decide we are simply too busy working in the business to work on the business.
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Class III prices continued yesterday’s limit moves, opening red and trading as much as 30 cents lower in nearby months.
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Monitoring heifer growth, and making management decisions based upon it, is proving to be an increasingly important practice to strike the delicate balance between economizing heifer development and breeding them at the correct stage to maximize their performance as mature cows.
After the three-day weekend, spot cheese prices reacted with a series of offers that pushed the entire Class III forward curve downward.
Research shows feeding frequency has less impact on preweaned dairy calves’ performance than the total nutrients provided, despite logic suggesting more frequent feedings would help.