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December 10-11, 2024

Artificial intelligence technology and advanced camera systems are revolutionizing the way U.S. dairy farmers manage their herds.

If you’re thinking about installing an autofeeder system in your calf program, you’re headed into a fairly momentous management shift. Dr. Melissa Cantor, Assistant Professor in Precision Dairy Science at Penn State University, shares advice on smoothing the transition.

A call to action for dairy owners: rethink management strategies and create a workplace that maximizes the return on investment by ensuring employees are contributing at their highest level.

If a dairy cow had a central “mission control” in her body, it would be the rumen and the complex system of microorganisms that reside within it.

Whey led the rally in Class III last week and came out of the gate strong with bids this morning, giving Q1 Class III futures contracts an early pop back over $19.50.

New employees can cost 50% more than existing employees. This is due to the costs of training, uniforms and a general slump in production due to decreased productivity during the introductory period.

Oddly enough, as I marveled at Parisian architecture, my thoughts veered towards an unexpected parallel: the dairy industry, particularly the innovative process of barn construction across the United States. Both are a blend of tradition and innovation.

The USDA has announced its latest round of financial support to address the critical shortage of food animal veterinarians in many parts of the United States.

What a week in the Class III market, driven by a nice run higher in both CME cheese and whey futures.