Search - Dairy Herd

The National Milk Producers Federation believes that considerable potential exists for greater U.S. dairy exports to the EU, if the Transatlantic agreement effectively tackles not only market access issues but also the many non-tariff barriers.

DelPro Farm Manager is a revolutionary herd management platform integrating all DeLaval milking, feeding and automation systems together in one centralized system.

Leaders say state’s ag department has not done enough to implement a fair minimum pricing structure for dairies.

Producer organization says “soy yogurt” is being marketed alongside true dairy yogurt in the refrigerated dairy cases at local supermarkets.

Year-to-date, CWT has assisted member cooperatives in selling 21.656 million pounds of cheese, 10.285 million pounds of butter and 88,185 pounds of whole milk powder to 24 countries on six continents.

Although alfalfa supplies will be tight in Western states, prices may soften, says hay market expert Seth Hoyt.

That’s important, because based on current futures prices, MILC payments would be triggered this spring, ranging from 56¢/cwt in March to 19¢/cwt in June.

The official Jersey lactation average increased to 18,995 lbs. milk, 903 lbs. fat, and 691 lbs. protein.

In Wisconsin trials, snaplage yields ranged from 6 to 7 tons/a with starch content ranging from about 60% to 66%.

Cooperatives Working Together has accepted 16 requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America, Northwest Dairy Association, Foremost Farms USA, Michigan Milk Producers Association and United Dairymen of Arizona