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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.
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.