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USDA announced on Oct. 30 the first reported case of H5N1 in a pig in an Oregon backyard farm.
Like spot cheese prices, Class III futures were mixed.
According to a CSU study presented at the 2024 BIF Symposium, heart failure can occur at any type of operation, at any age, and any level of altitude.
After battling recent declines, fluid milk consumption is back on the rise.
Barbara O’Brien, president and CEO, of DMI, addressed over attendees at the recent dairy joint annual meetings in Phoenix, Az. Her message centered around the organization’s checkoff strategies, poised to usher the industry into a new era of consumer engagement and growth.
Class III futures were mixed, with the November contract up nine cents to $20.22 per hundredweight and December down 16 cents to $19.94.
Neal’s Yard Dairy, one of Britain’s top artisanal cheese suppliers, recently fell victim to a sophisticated scam orchestrated by French fraudsters, losing over 24 tons of cheddar in the process.
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As global populations continue to rise, with projections estimating a staggering 10 billion people by 2050, farmers worldwide are faced with an immense challenge: ensuring food security for all. This pivotal issue was the focus of discussions at the International Dairy Federation (IDF) World Dairy Summit in Paris, France, where industry experts gathered to share insights and explore solutions.
Warm, dry weather allowed farmers to advance corn harvest, with 81% of the crop now out of the field, a jump from 65% harvested last week.
Get ready for the months ahead to look a lot different than last year.
Time is running short for Congress to come together to address the farm bill in a bipartisan way, says U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack.
National disease prevention relies on systematic monitoring and biosecurity to protect animal health, trade, and economic resilience against outbreaks like Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.
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Class III futures moved lower along with CME cheese.
Are the highs already in when it comes to milk prices this year, and could the heifer shortage hep propel prices in the coming year? Those are two questions we asked during the live taping of U.S. Farm Report during World Dairy Expo this year.
Randy Mooney, board chair of the National Milk Producers Federation emphasized the increasing changes impacting dairy farmers today are more seismic than ever at the recent joint annual meetings between United Dairy Industry Association, National Dairy Promotion and Research Board, and National Milk Producers Federation in Phoenix, Az.
Class III futures followed barrels downward, with the nearby contract setting at $22.72 per hundredweight.
The trend of fewer and larger is nothing new to U.S. dairy farms, and was confirmed in a recent USDA report to be continuing.
Elon Musk wants his futuristic Optimus robots to clean dishes and scrub carpets. But what if you wanted one of those creepy looking things working in your fields?
The National Dairy FARM Program is a testament to the industry’s dedication to progress, sustainability, and responsibility. Through its dynamic and customizable approach, it equips dairy farmers with the tools necessary for a sustainable future while boosting consumer confidence in dairy products.
Vanguard Renewables recently broke ground on a new renewable natural gas project at The Moyer Family’s Oakmulgee Dairy Farm in Amelia Court House, VA.
After plunging yesterday, Class III futures reversed course.
Producers are poised to increase output, but will it be enough to help feed global demand?
Milk production in the 24 major dairy-producing states saw a slight rise in September, totaling 17.5 billion lbs.
Spot prices dipped today following yesterday’s bearish Milk Production report.
A weaker milk supply has finally resulted in price strength for certain dairy products.
Kids love to imitate their parents, and Americans are certainly enamored with their coffee drinks. Now kids can have their own coffee.
In its September Milk Production report, USDA pegged U.S. milk output at 18.2 billion pounds, up 0.1% year-over-year and ahead of expectations.