Feed Costs
The dairy industry faces a seismic shift as Corteva exits the BMR corn business, leaving farmers and nutritionists searching for alternatives.
While the entire ag sector grapples with various challenges, declining grain prices are delivering a much-needed break for dairy producers.
The global feed-grade amino acid market is expected to grow steadily in coming years. But this popular class of feed additives also is becoming more expensive to access.
A big U.S. corn crop could further reduce feed prices.
Waning milk prices, persistently high feed costs, and spotty feed inventories appear to be the emerging financial story of the 2023 U.S. dairy industry.
After some volatile stretches through the year, feed prices are posting a lower drama level as 2022 wraps up.
Guar is not a common crop grown in the U.S., nor is it widely used here as a livestock feedstuff. But that picture may be changing as alternative crops producers search for more affordable feed ingredients.
Corn and soybean values have tempered slightly since the near-historic highs of May and June this year, but dairy feed bills still will be hefty heading into fall.
Analysts predict the possibility of $10.00/bu. corn in the coming year is not out of the question.
It is important to know that the success of the entire production will be based on determining a proper date to cut for the highest yield and quality.
Lower hay supplies and to potential for lower acres and lower production this year could increase hay prices significantly.
Feed shortages throughout southern Europe could spark intense livestock culling.
Drought in the Midwest and crop damage from the remnants of Hurricane Ida had created dampened optimism this summer about the size of this year’s U.S. corn crop.
Crafting effective lactating rations when the “ideal” ingredients are in short supply is challenging, but possible.
The 2021 climate of high feed costs and tepid milk prices are creating a tenuous financial scenario for most U.S. dairy farms.
There have been significant changes made in the dairy industry over the past 10 years which may have an impact on the effects of milk production due to high grain prices.
Tight stocks, strong exports, and speculation sent corn prices to eight-year high in April.
Do not bet the farm on speculative options to lower feed cost. In 2021, double-down on forage quality.
With milk prices predicted to remain extremely volatile during the first few months of 2021, producers are anxious to know what to expect when the feed bill hits the mailbox.