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There are a lot of dynamics going beyond just the higher prices we have seen lately in the dairy market. Closely monitoring dairy culling rates, economists look at what the drivers are and where milk prices could go.

USDA announced April’s Class III price to be $24.42/cwt., the third-highest on record. With 2022 forecast showing high prices, it is of no surprise that enrollment in the USDA’s 2022 DMC program showed a decline.

Class III Milk saw May gain 51 cents to $24.72, June gained 37 to $24.30 and July gained 39 to $24.12/cwt.

No matter the size of your dairy, staying on top of safety protects your employees and your business. Safety expert Chris St. Pierre shares his advice on safety elements that should be present on every dairy.

Michigan dairy farmer, Ashley Kennedy, grabbed the opportunity to have a front-seat voice to testify at the Senate Agriculture Committee’s first hearing committed to the upcoming Farm Bill.

Use on-farm culturing to determine proper care.

While the cows seem less fazed with a big-name country star holding a concert in their backyard, Gar-Line Dairy Farm is thrilled. The Minnesota dairy farm is a 2022 Farm Tour stop for the Sept. 24 Luke Bryan concert.

Butter prices at the latest Global Dairy Trade event plunged 12.5% to $5,807 per metric ton, or $2.63 per pound on an 80% butterfat equivalent.