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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.

Cell phones are an integral part of modern life, but their presence in workplaces draws a grey line, as increasingly more employees are on their cell phones during times they should be focused on work.

The runaway dairy heifer and calf markets of 2024 have cooled a bit at summer’s end.

USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) will provide an updated 2024 net farm income forecast on Thursday. Economists say the net farm income picture would look even worse it weren’t for improved livestock prices.

Idaho Milk Products recently announced its plans to broaden its business by constructing a $200 million dual ice cream and powder blending facility at its Jerome, Idaho campus.

Dairy transition planning, or the process of preparing and transferring a dairy farm to a future generation is a process wrought with raw emotions and potential pitfalls.

The past few weeks have shown us that the markets are becoming increasingly volatile. The months of September and October will see that volatility continue. Seasonal buying has increased fueled by the potential for tighter inventory.

It was green across the board today in Chicago, with CME cheese rebounding and finishing strong.