Dairy Herd
Class III futures started off the new year with a pop this morning.
From a possible trade war to brewing discontent within the country, there are five significant trends poised to shape China in the coming year.
Navigating the complexities of dairy farming requires meticulous attention to detail, especially when dealing with the transition period for dry cows.
Discover the stories that resonated most with dairy farmers this year. From heroic acts in the Midwest to inspiring tales of farmer perseverance in Hawaii and Alaska, there’s a story for everyone!
Starting 2025 with a “new year, new me” mindset? Dairy is here to help you crush your top goals—check out these 25 reasons why!
In the fast-paced world of business, we often find ourselves placing personal well-being on the backburner. However, the key to thriving rather than merely surviving in today’s hectic environment is found in something surprisingly simple: prioritizing self-care and establishing a strong morning routine.
On the heels of the CME cheese jump, the January Class III contract climbed to $20.43 per hundredweight, tacking on 31 cents.
Employee performance evaluations are essential for fostering growth, aligning goals, and addressing areas for improvement. What questions will you ask your employees in 2025?
As 2024 comes to an end, roughly 70% of the U.S. is experiencing some level of drought and dryness. What does that mean for 2025? According to one meteorologist, in six of the past 10 years with a really dry fall, the spring to follow was also dry.
The year 2024 has presented better financial outcomes for the dairy industry compared to the previous year, offering optimism and new opportunities for growth. Two notable dairy producers, Greg Moes of MoDak Dairy in South Dakota and Grant Grinstead with Vir-Clair Farm in Wisconsin, shared their insights on a recent episode of AgriTalk with Davis Michaelson.
Will corporations, LLCs, and LPs be required to report Beneficial Ownership Information soon? Here’s the latest developments.
Now that harvest is wrapped up and the holidays just past, farmers must redirect some of their time. And, especially with higher milk prices, experts advise to meet with your accountant and lender to conduct tax prep work.
Former Top Producer award winners reveal their management goals for the year ahead.
Continued lower milk production could significantly change the fundamental outlook of the market. However, the current milk supply is sufficient, leaving buyers comfortable with the current supplies. Dairy cattle slaughter continues to decline.
From trade and deregulation to alternative land uses and cash rent prices, ag economists have no shortage of issues on their radar for 2025.
Following a slow performance in the spot market yesterday, today’s trading saw a bit more activity ahead of the early market close.
While the use of bells when Bevin Bells was founded in 1832 is much different today, the sixth-generation company continues to spread Christmas cheer year-round.
At just 11 years old, Reed Marcum had an idea for a project: Collect toys and give them to children in his community. Eight years later, the toy drive has given away more than 64,000 toys at an annual event people wait in line for hours to attend.
Brian Forrest of Maple Ridge Dairy near Stratford, Wisconsin, embodies a spirit of selflessness and resilience, as he has been an organ donor, not just once, but twice.
Phil Plourd, president of Ever.Ag Insights, highlights the complexity in deciphering the USDA’s latest Milk Production report for the second month in succession. The narrative isn’t straightforward when external factors such as geographical variances and animal health issues come into play.
In less than two years, dry whey prices have rallied from their all-time low.
Tracking rumination during the dry and transition periods helps producers identify at-risk cows early and implement preventive measures for better health and productivity.
One of the sweetest ways to maximize dairy cow profitability may be by adding sugar to the ration.
Whether it’s whole milk, 2%, eggnog or chocolate, Santa sure loves to drink the good stuff – real milk from real, hardworking dairy farm families!
The CR includes nearly $110 billion in disaster and farmer aid, which includes $10 billion in farmer aid and $21 billion ag disaster aid. $2 billion of that disaster aid is specifically for livestock producers. The measure also includes a one-year extension of the 2018 Farm Bill.
Nearly half of all farmworkers are undocumented, and industries such as dairy and meatpacking plants are especially vulnerable to labor shortages.
“What are you hearing out there? Are employers still hiring?” These are common questions posed to AgCareers.com.
As the Trump administration prepares to return to the White House, these appointments signal a continuation of its previous agricultural policies and priorities, with experienced individuals who have both legal expertise and connections to the farming community.
Data from Iowa State and Peoples Company shows farmland values have softened this year, but by how much (and why) might surprise you.
Culver’s ongoing commitment to the future of agriculture has achieved another milestone, as the Thank You Farmers Project reports a remarkable year of fundraising success.