Dairy Herd
Measure J, initiated by the Coalition to End Factory Farming, appears to be headed for defeat with 85% of voters rejecting it as of the latest updated results on Nov. 6.
Are you a player, a coach or a general manager when it comes to managing your operation?
Trump garnered even stronger support in rural America versus his still robust rural vote in this first administration. That is likely a backlash against the ag policy moves of the Biden/Harris administration that focused on underserved and minority rural citizens.
Calves need water year-around, including winter. Research evidence suggests 100°F should be the target temperature for calves’ water, matching their body and rumen temperature.
Butter sales jumped 23% year-over-year.
High cheese prices and declining feed costs have finally dealt dairies a winning hand.
China braces for continued superpower rivalry regardless of the U.S. election outcome.
Yes, the Fed is cutting interest rates but the agency can only influence mid- and long-term rates. Concerns about inflation are pushing those rates back up again.
The global food paradox involves reimagining our production methods, leveraging trade more strategically and prioritizing sustainable practices. By doing so, we have the potential not only to feed the growing global population but to do so in a way that sustains our planet for generations to come.
The controversy over livestock distance regulation and its impact on Oregon dairies.
Butter production in September totaled 159.2 million pounds, up 11.3%
Which Presidential Candidate Is More Likely to Tame Inflation or Support Farm Policies and Biofuels?
Ahead of the election, the October Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor asked economists which presidential candidate will be better for agriculture on taming inflation, providing more certainty on farm policy, as well as more likely to support biofuels policies.
The race tightened over the weekend as the Des Moines Register’s final presidential poll shockingly had Harris up three points in the state, underscoring that the election will be closer than current market expectations
The key to a successful farm business that makes it to the third, fourth and fifth generation is learning to go from being the star quarterback calling all the shots to being that of a coach or a mentor to the next generation.
The October Monthly Monitor reflects cautious optimism in certain areas of agriculture, marked by export strengths and potential price recoveries, but shadowed by long-term rebuilding challenges, weather dependencies and the impact of the upcoming election.
Washington insider Jim Wiesemeyer fills the guest’s chair on this episode of Unscripted to share what he’s hearing about the upcoming presidential election. Wiesemeyer offers plenty of insight into key topics such as the impact of early voting and how the next administration can help or hurt the production ag industry.
November futures settled at $20.25 per hundredweight, up 13 cents, while Q1 prices came in at $19.68 per hundredweight, 10 cents higher.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will soon begin testing bulk raw milk across the country for bird flu.
In the ever-evolving landscape of the dairy industry, the long-term viability of the milk supply is a crucial topic. Our industry is indeed in a growth mindset akin to a fish jumping out of a bowl. This vivid imagery suggests that the industry is not merely maintaining its current status but is actively seeking ways to expand and adapt to new challenges and opportunities.
Nearby Class III contracts fell along with spot cheese, with November futures dropping to $20.12 per hundredweight, down 15 cents, and December declining to $19.46, 21 cents lower.
Lactalis USA recently announced that it will be making a major investment in its Tulare, California facility.
With a resolute desire to continually improve, McCarty Family Farms has grown exponentially over the years thanks to determination, innovation, strategic planning and community support.
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.