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Though spot butter prices held steady, the market was busy with trades, with 46 lots changing hands.

Producers from coast to coast pushed pause to witness the rare beauty of Mother Nature’s colorful handiwork, the aurora borealis.

Five professionals — from dairy producers to veterinarians and university Extension specialists — share some of the factors they believe have helped them and other people persevere and create a lasting career.

As agriculture faces multiple challenges, USDA’s latest net farm income forecast is masking the reality for farmers. While livestock margins have improved for 2024, high input costs and below breakeven prices for row crops means margins could be the worst in nearly 20 years.

There had been earlier concerns that milk supply would tighten with supply limited to bottling and manufacturing. Lower cow numbers and tight heifer supplies would further reduce milk availability. Much of that concern has dissipated.

The essential oil from oregano is proving beneficial for calf diets. Two studies have shown it to have positive impacts on calf health and performance as an alternative to antibiotics.

CME cheese prices began the week in the red with barrels slipping to $1.8450 per pound

The USDA lowered its milk production forecast for 2024 based on a slight decrease in growth for milk production per cow.

The world’s second-largest economy launched the investigation into imports of some cheese, milk and cream from the European Union in August.

USDA’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report leaned bearish for both corn and soybeans, with yield, production and ending stock estimates ahead of pre-report expectations.