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Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says Mexico, Canada and China are the top three export customers of the U.S. and account for 40% of total exports. So, if these countries retaliate it could be devasting for trade and ag markets.
Inspirational stories and messaging from past U.S. dairy sustainability winners
Uncertainty remains whether falling output in Mexico benefit the U.S. dairy industry.
Despite a decline in milk production throughout most of the year, there has been an unexpected resurgence lately creating a year-over-year increase of 0.4%.
Cow numbers in October were higher than in the previous year. This is the first time cow numbers exceeded year-earlier levels since May 2023. Even though there is a tight heifer supply, more cows are being added to the nation’s herd.
As you do your tax planning at year-end, be sure to review any assets you have held for at least a year to determine if your taxable income remains in the 15% tax bracket.
First-generation dairy farmers, Paul Windemuller and family encourage young people who aren’t from farms to get into agriculture.
It is certainly hard to see the empty chairs around the Thanksgiving table. A lifetime of memories will make you smile and then cry. You don’t know all that can change from one Thanksgiving to the next.
In the face of fluctuating market dynamics and economic pressures, innovative profitability strategies have become crucial, particularly in the dairy industry.
Trump said he would impose a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico until they clamped down on drugs, particularly fentanyl, and migrants crossing the border, in a move that would appear to violate a free-trade deal.
As the holidays approach and we gather around the table for a family meal, try not to use the opportunity to gather as time for a business meeting. It’s very important to create separation between family and business.
Learn how one dairy carved out their dream in the Alaskan wilderness.
In the third quarter, farm income and loan repayment rates weakened.
Here are the most common types of culture in a business and the red flags to look for in yours.
In an announcement on Saturday, Trump said her “commitment to support the American farmer, the defense of American food self-sufficiency and the restoration of agriculture-dependent American small towns is second to none.”
CME cheese markets continued to lose ground, with both blocks and barrels reaching the lowest levels since April.
With 36 million deer in the U.S., those who call rural America home know the creatures are both majestic and maddening. Deer make for an exciting pursuit when hunting, but they also wreak havoc on vehicles, tires and fields.
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When Chad Abbas, herdsman at Van Voorst Dairy, set out to improve reproductive efficiency a few years ago, he found the answer by combining targeted estrus synchronization with SenseHub® Dairy cow monitoring technology.
Granola is making its way from the cereal aisle to the dairy section of the grocery store.
China said on Friday it would expand the scope of its anti-subsidy investigation into dairy imports from the European Union to cover additional EU subsidy programs as well as those in Denmark, France, Italy and the Netherlands.
As the world rapidly changes, so too does the landscape of the global dairy industry. While excitement abounds, Mary Ledman, a Global Dairy Strategist for Rabobank, emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying drivers of market demand
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The recent U.S. Milk Production report unveils a remarkable shift in milk production trends, catching the attention of many in the dairy industry. Despite a prevailing decline throughout much of 2024, the latest figures reveal an unexpected resurgence, with a year-over-year increase of 0.4%.
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Milk fever is one of the most researched disorders in the history of animal health and dairy nutrition.
Trump taps Howard Lutnick for Commerce Secretary, signaling tariff-heavy trade strategy. Lutnick has called the tariffs a negotiating tool that could be used to convince other countries to bring down their own levies or to force companies to move production to the U.S.
The dairy industry in Wisconsin is not just a local treasure but a global leader in agricultural impact. Newly released data highlights the significant role Wisconsin’s dairy plays in shaping the state’s economy and beyond.
Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow finally released the full text of the Senate farm bill on Monday, but it’s already drawing intense criticism. Even usually optimistic House Ag Chair GT Thompson signaled it’s time to focus on a 2018 farm bill extension by year’s end.
Threats of widespread tariffs and concerns about retaliation continue to stoke uneasiness in agriculture. With a growing trade deficit and hopes the U.S. could re-embark on the Phase One trade deal with China, could the focus back on trade be positive for agriculture?
Output remains variable across Europe’s largest milk-producing regions. Germany’s production dipped 1.8% year-over-year in September, while output in the Netherlands dropped 2.6%. Production in France, on the other hand, rose 3.2% on the year.