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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.

New Federal Order will require national milk testing and support state officials and dairy regulators; builds on actions to protect farms, farmworkers and communities from H5N1 avian influenza.

This top-tier dairy continues to prepare for both predictable and unforeseen events.

It’s not very often that whey takes the lead story, but it’s had main character energy this week.

“I know people are concerned about the tariffs, but the fact is, [Trump] looks at tariffs as a way to get their attention and eventually to get better and reciprocal trade agreements,” says Terry Branstad.