Dairy Herd
How this Iowa dairy boosts their bottom line with genomics and crossbreeding.
Milk production has not been impacted as much as had been anticipated earlier this year. Other than seasonal buying this summer, there had been concern over the tight heifer supply and how that would limit milk production growth. The USDA released their baseline projection for the next ten years.
The sustainability of America’s dairy industry heavily hinges on a legal and dependable immigrant labor force.
Burn in fire or die by electrocution? J.P. Koop chose to ride lightning.
Food price is real. Ask any American about their budget for groceries. However, there is another part to this story that is rarely mentioned in these news stories – the cost to produce food.
The Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act, which builds on the proposal Stabenow released in May, includes $39 billion in new resources “to keep farmers farming, families fed and rural communities strong.”
As the list continues to evolve, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reportedly playing an active role in the cabinet selection.
It took almost all year, but there is better news price wise for dairy producers.
Activity and rumination monitoring systems -- precision cow monitoring -- can revolutionize the way a dairy manages its cows. Or they can pile up frustrations and create greater expense without adding value.
After being on the decline, CME cheese prices ended the week on a rise.
International Dairy Foods Association analysis suggests that the average gallon of milk will only increase by 11 cents.
Ag industry groups recognize the crucial role that immigrant workers play in the U.S. food system. They emphasize that these workers often take on physically demanding jobs that many American-born workers are unwilling to do.
On the tranquil trails of southern Wisconsin, a remarkable story unfolds. This is the story of Jordan Matthews, a dairyman from Rosy-Lane Holsteins who is not just running for fitness but running with a mission to support cancer research.
USDA reported more milk is coming online ahead of new plant openings, leaving some milk without a home in some regions and leading to a wide price spread of -$3.00 to +$3.00.
This package aims to introduce notable changes, including a higher price for marketed milk, which could significantly impact the dairy industry.
Dairy Today has put together another stellar group of dairy farmers from across the country. Meet this year’s Dollars and Sense panelists.
Veal production is one of the most heavily scrutinized areas of all of animal agriculture.
Branching out from their signature ultra-filtered milk products lineup, fairlife is stepping into the real dairy coffee creamer arena.
Potassium may often be an underappreciated mineral in the world of ruminant nutrition, but it plays key roles in the body.
The food index increased 0.2% month-over-month with grocery store prices ticking up 0.1% and food away from home prices gaining 0.2%.
The Animal Agriculture Alliance released a new report detailing U.S. animal agriculture’s contributions to the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals.
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) wins Majority Leader race. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) was eliminated on the first ballot. And Thune beat Sen. John Cornyn (R-Tex.) 29-24 on the second ballot.
Well-known ag influencer Tara Vander Dussen (aka the New Mexico Milkmaid) tells how she went from being a reluctant dairy farmer to a vital voice for the industry. She’s a busy mom, wife, environmental consultant, podcast host and public speaker, but she’s probably best known for her social media presence.
Haven’t had to correct an employee on proper protocols lately? Then you should be very concerned.
USDA AMS announced its Final Decision on changes to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders, making only minor adjustments from the Recommended Decision in July.
It’s the little things that make a big difference. That proved to be true at Woldt Farms in Brillion, Wisconsin.
Trump stated that Zeldin would “ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions” to “unleash the power of American businesses.” The administration aims to maintain “the highest environmental standards, including the cleanest air and water on the planet” while pursuing deregulation.
In the world of agriculture, dairy farmers have faced their fair share of challenges over recent months. Fortunately, there is a glimmer of hope on the horizon as the sector sees an encouraging increase in milk prices.
Proactive management and strategic investment in both land and machinery are critical for thriving amidst shifts in the agricultural sector and broader economic turbulence.
Financial Times reports say President-elect Donald Trump has asked Robert Lightizer to return as U.S. trade representative.