Dairy Herd
The 2024 MILK Business Conference award winners have been revealed, and they are set to be honored at the prestigious event on December 10-11 at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas.
The CME barrels market didn’t show signs of slowing its ascent, adding a nickel to reach $2.4850 per pound. That’s the highest price since November 2020.
On the heels of the recent debate, we’d like to know which presidential candidate, Democrat Kamala Harris or Republican Donald Trump, you believe will have a more positive impact on agriculture.
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) released the unedited responses from Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump to its questionnaire on federal agricultural policy.
A lot of farmers have no form of a retirement plan and if you plan for another generation to come back to the farm, then you are going to have to determine how to financially support that.
Spot cheese was mixed, with blocks dipping to $2.2800 per pound and losing 3.5 cents, while barrels rose to $2.4350 per pound, tacking on five cents.
General Mills will sell its North America yogurt business to French dairy firms Groupe Lactalis and Sodiaal in a $2.1 billion deal.
As we navigate this busy season, let’s not forget to find grace in our exhaustion and find joy in the little things. Let’s remain connected, even if it’s just through a kind word or a simple gesture.
EU cheese prices remain the most expensive in the global market place at $2.42 per pound,
If predictions hold true, this fall could be a hotter and drier season across much of the U.S.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza and African swine fever are two high-priority research areas that will be funded through a $17.6-million investment by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to protect the health and welfare of agricultural animals.
The place we are born can significantly shape our culture, behaviors, and how we view the world. In the ag industry, understanding and valuing cultural differences is vital for improving farm business culture and ensuring a well-trained workforce. As the demand for labor increases alongside the growth of dairy herds, addressing cultural barriers becomes increasingly important.
CME cheese jumped to prices not seen since May 2022.
Producers who begin planning for 2025 early will have a competitive advantage over those who don’t. Now is the time to learn the financial pulse of how your operation is performing.
While CME cheese advanced just slightly, Class III futures shot higher.
Referred to as the “gold standard” for bedding, sand has proven itself to be an ideal and profitable bedding option.
Non-salable milk from antibiotic-treated cows – sometimes accompanied by pasteurization – has been a calf dietary staple on dairy farms for decades. But how do those traces of antibiotics influence the digestive microflora of the calves that consume them?
The biggest impact of beef x dairy production is the blurring of the historical demarcation between beef and dairy sectors in the U.S.
Navigating the financial challenges in dairy farming.
Beef and dairy producers throughout Idaho may soon be receiving steamflaked corn and calf grains from a newly expanded feed facility in the state.
CME cheese led the charge today, with blocks jumping to $2.2700 per pound, adding on four cents to reach a price not seen since June 2022.
As we near 200-herds being impacted by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), the USDA says work is moving forward on a vaccine.
U.S. exporters of certain cheeses and meats will continue to be able to use those terms in Chile.
Midwest spot prices are $1.75 above class, up from +$1.25 last week and well ahead of the five-year average of -$0.25 at this time
Extra hands are needed during the grind and grit of harvest season.
Who was Greg Henderson? The list is long.
In an industry where external factors like Mother Nature, milk markets, and regulations dominate, farmers have found solace in the few controllable elements of their operations. James Vander Waal, an Iowa dairy producer in Hull, is a prime example of how technology can be leveraged to enhance efficiency in dairy farming.
Agriculture can sometimes act as a buffer during broader economic recessions, as demand for essential food items tends to remain relatively stable. However, when multiple indicators align in the industry, it can signal a recession.