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Garnering around 300 annual entries and awarding more than $26,000 in prizes to farmers, the World Forage Analysis Superbowl has been pushing forage quality forward for four decades.
Nearly all the growth in total U.S. dairy exports tied to demand from Mexico.
Futures followed spot prices lower today, with Q4 Class III prices settling at $22.45 per hundredweight, 45 cents lower.
There’s no good way to quantify just how much has changed for dairies since a robot milked its first cow over 25 years ago. And part of the reason for that is the great strides the technology has made in the last two decades.
World Dairy Expo doesn’t disappoint; it’s a fantastic gathering where you can meet producers from across the country, view elite cattle and learn about the latest technology and innovations in the dairy industry.
And the eight official judges of World Dairy Expo are ...
The European Commission launched a challenge at the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Monday against China’s investigation into EU dairy products, initiated after the European Union placed import tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
In response to John Deere’s recent announcement about moving some of its production to Mexico, Trump expressed concern about the impact on American workers, stating, “It’s hurting our country. It’s hurting our workers.”
Friday’s Milk Production report, which showed there was more milk in August than expected, had a bearish effect on spot blocks and butter.
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Understanding the economics of management practice adoption can make it easier to make adoption decisions.
The latest USDA Milk Production report for August illustrated an increase of 0.1% from the year prior. Despite this slight uptick, the dairy industry landscape presents a mixed bag as we move into September.
August milk production was down less-than expected, slipping 0.1% year-over-year.
Spot butter dropped below the $3-per-pound mark for the first time since May.
Earlier this year, the McCartys took a significant step in expanding their community engagement with the establishment of the Judy McCarty Dairy Learning Center. This nonprofit educational facility offers visitors an immersive farm experience, providing visitors with an up close look at life on the farm
It’s estimated Americans are now eating 42 lbs. per capita of cheese annually – more than double since the government started keeping track back in 1975.
Barrels continued to rise, reaching $2.6225 per pound and tacking on 5.75 cents to set yet another record-high price.
How much is a dime worth? For three sisters who grew up on a dairy farm in Ohio, it could mean a big pay day.
Supply concerns and rising global prices continued to drive CME barrels higher.
The contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance is set to expire on Sept. 30. Negotiations between the two parties have stalled, raising concerns about a possible strike starting Oct. 1.
Maximizing pleasure and satisfaction in dairy calves isn’t required. But it does make them happier, and helps the dairy industry share a positive picture with the consuming public, according to University of Wisconsin animal behavior researcher Dr. Jennifer Van Os.
The FDA has granted approval of 5 new prescription medications that are labeled for use in dairy animals since the beginning of the year.
When you see steam rolling off of silage at load-out, is it reason to panic, or just another day? According to the silage experts at Novonesis, it could be either.
Beef-on-dairy breeding has revolutionized the U.S. cattle industry, shored up dwindling fed-beef cattle supplies, and added considerable black ink to the bottom lines of dairies in recent years. But is it a phenomenon gone too far?
Seasonal demand is providing support to the market. This support may continue for a time as supply has tightened and demand is improving.
Harvest is underway across much of the Midwest, with 9% of the U.S. corn crop now in the bin, ahead of the five-year average of 6%.
The effects are already visible, with declining French barley exports to China and the U.S. struggling to sell corn for the new season.
Hiland Dairy Foods Co. is strengthening its presence in Tyler, Texas, with a major 90,000- square-foot expansion to its current facility.
Animal rights extremists continually attempt to gain access to farms and facilities by any means necessary – and oftentimes that comes with a lack of biosecurity measures like proper clothing and sanitizing.
As the U.S. dairy industry continues to thrive, the critical importance of a seamless and a reliable transportation network cannot be overstated. Addressing vulnerabilities and ensuring the robustness of these transportation systems are imperative steps in sustaining the industry’s productivity.