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The farm bill finally saw some movement in Washington last month, but the Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor found most economists don’t think it will be passed this year, with some even saying it could be as late as 2026.
Dairy farmers today are drowning in data. With sensors and smart devices tracking everything from milk production to cow activity, the amount of data generated on a modern dairy is staggering.
In the ever-evolving marketplace, innovation remains at the forefront of progress. Betty Berning of HighGround Dairy recently joined AgriTalk to talk about dairy markets and shed light on some developments and trends.
Thirty years ago, I received my high school diploma. As my daughter, Cassie, recently walked across the stage to receive her high school diploma over the weekend, I thought about the advice I had to offer her.
The May Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor found even with improved commodity prices over the past month, ag economists’ views on the net farm income picture slightly eroded, falling to $110.4 billion in May.
Our herdsman, Julio’s attention to detail and good eye for cattle allows us to put attention into strategically planning the several expansion projects that we’ve taken on over the last 18 years.
More and more dairies are looking to technology to help dial in on efficiencies and help spell future success of their operations.
Final results of USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service beef muscle sampling of cull dairy cows condemned at select FSIS-inspected slaughter facilities confirm the meat supply is safe, the agency said Thursday.
Hesston Geddes admits the opportunity to live and work in Hawaii’s lush tropical backdrop enticed him to travel to Waipahu, to take on the manager role at Cloverleaf Dairy, the last commercial dairy in Hawaii.
“If they could not turn things around, this family would be losing their dairy farm and their house too.”
The FDA has given its stamp of approval to Elanco’s Bovaer®, a first-in-class methane-reducing feed ingredient.
With prices experiencing a downturn and input costs high producers have been quick to search out alternative revenue to help their operations turn a profit. One method has been to incorporate a beef-on-dairy program.
Row crop planting has picked up considerable steam over the last week with corn acres now at 80% complete and soybeans at 68%. Both crops are ahead of the five-year average.
A contentious House Ag Committee markup of a new $1.51 trillion farm bill began on Thursday and ended early Friday with four Democrats joining all Republicans in voting for the measure, bringing the final tally to 33-21.
Ever.Ag Insights president Phil Plourd, says “It is a street fight, in terms of figuring out ways to stay relevant, to get more productive, to stay ahead of the curve to manage risk better.”
2024 started on a downward slope, as year-over-year milk production continued to drop 1.3% in February. The U.S. milking cowherd dropped below year-ago levels each month since June 2023.
U.S. dairy producers appear to be keeping more low-end cows in their herds to keep barns full.
Larson Acres in Evansville, Wis., don’t have much turnover when it comes to the herdsman or herd manager position. The majority of the farm’s 75 employees have been with the Larsons for more than three years.
Michael Dykes shared that IDFA is pleased to see the House Agriculture Committee’s 2024 Farm Bill expand the SNAP Healthy Fluid Milk Incentive (HFMI) to include the full suite of nutritious milk options.
Demand for colostrum is exploding. A recent market estimated the global value of colostrum sold in 2023 was $1.49 billion. That figure is projected to see a compound annual growth rate of 6.5% for the next decade.
Farm Journal’s State of the Dairy Industry 2024 Report surveyed 210 dairy producers throughout the U.S. Our forward-thinking survey asked participants about the challenges they face, along with future opportunities.
A second human case of bird flu has been confirmed in the United States since the virus was first confirmed in dairy cattle in late March,
Here are a few thoughts on what being prepared might involve from a farm or industry perspective.
The House Ag Committee on Thursday will mark up the House farm bill. House Ag Chair GT Thompson told AgriTalk the panel will have the votes to clear the panel, but he has yet to receive any firm Democratic support.
According to Phil Plourd, president of Ever.Ag Insights, the headline from the Milk Production report offers no big surprise, although the big question is what happens going forward? Will it spell more milk?
As the dairy industry continues to change at lightning speed, Farm Journal recently surveyed producers – asking them about challenges and opportunities that face them, which six leading-edge insights surfaced.
I used to believe that $20 milk is what it takes to rock and roll. To cover our expenses and to have some dollars left to make capital purchases. What is the new break-even cost?
Bipartisan support will be needed, says Syngenta’s Mary Kay Thatcher, if the proposed legislation has any chance of being passed this year. It’s expected to face considerable push back in the Democrat-controlled Senate.
Manny Salcedo discusses the three-step audit he and his team take to help them determine if investing in technology is likely to deliver on their dream of making management easier and the dairy business more profitable.