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USDA’s June Cold Storage report was neutral for butter but bullish for cheese.

Whether they refuel their bodies with the power of real milk or work on a dairy farm themselves, all three of these Olympic athletes have one thing in common – they are big supporters of dairy.

It was whey’s turn to shine in Chicago today, as prices elevated to $0.5400 per pound, up a penny to the highest level since June 2022.

Scott Brown, a professor at the University of Missouri, shares what he’s seeing in the beef, pork and dairy sectors

Rumen-protected choline has been shown to produce a host of benefits for transition cows, from improved liver function to better immunity and higher milk production. New research shows it can help build better calves, too.

The state’s new mandate aims to identify additional farms that could be infected and spread the disease to other dairies or poultry flocks.

The June 2024 USDA Milk Production Report revealed a noticeable year-over-year decline in milk production across the 24 major States. Specifically, production was 18 billion lbs., marking a 0.7% decline for the month of June in the 24 major States.

USDA pegged U.S. milk production at 18.8 billion pounds in June. That was down 1.0% versus 2023, a bigger drop than anticipated.

Milk production continues to decline as summer weather takes its toll on cow comfort and feed intakes.