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July milk gained 22 cents to $22.65/cwt. August moved 6 cents higher to $23.14/cwt. September milk settled at $23.57/cwt. Class IV milk prices were slightly lower.

As the thermometer starts to creep its way into the upper 80s, 90s or even the 100°F mark, nobody wants to put in physical work during the hottest part of the day - cows included.

Butter softened a half cent to $2.91/lb, barrels lost a half cent to $2.1425/lb, and nonfat dry milk declined a penny to $1.78/lb.

While milk prices across the country might be high, milk production has slid lower for the fifth consecutive month in 2022.

A transition back to rubber boots will be soon coming for Julia Nunes as she is just about ready to finish up her service as the 73rd and 74th Alice in Dairyland.

Centered around, “A sustainable, profitable and enjoyable future in farming,” Lely invested $23 million to support its long-term vision. Recently it held a grand opening of its new state-of-the-art business complex.

Paying attention to feed-bunk behaviors can alert dairy producers to issues with diet, feed management or delivery that impact health and performance.

In 2021 the USDA reported the state with the largest milk production growth by percentage in the nation was South Dakota.