Search - Dairy Herd

In the heart of the U.S., a dairy revolution is taking place — reshaping the landscape of the national milk industry. The epicenter of this transformation? Amarillo, Texas.

Class III milk futures slipped as barrel prices softened, but steady powder markets and a weaker dollar hint at potential support from export opportunities.

As Hilmar Cheese Company prepares to welcome only its third CEO in 41 years, the organization looks forward Greg Schlafer’s leadership, marked by continued dedication to innovation and quality.

Wageningen University is developing an AI-powered dashboard to help feed manufacturers identify potential safety hazards such as mycotoxins, dioxins, and heavy metals early in the production process.

K-State precision agricultural economist says the Gannon Storm that occurred the weekend of May 10, 2024, and led to an assumed $565 million in losses for Midwestern crop producers was not an anomaly.

Little did Sydni Mell know the resilience and courage ingrained in her upbringing on the farm would become vital tools in facing unwelcome adversities that awaited her after high school.

With the May pricing period now underway and futures starting the week at a discount, May cheese and Class III contracts rallied to bridge the gap.

Farmers in the upper Plains, northern Plains and Northeast came up short on snow for the 2024/25 season. In some cases, they experienced the winter that wasn’t, now sitting 10" to 30" short on normal snowfall.

Tariffs have been dominating the news, and the uncertainty of the impact of those tariffs on dairy export demand. The strong exports of butterfat and the difference between the world price and the U.S. price may minimize the impact for that category.