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Slide show from World Dairy Expo 2009

USDA reported this afternoon that U.S. milk production declined 0.6% compared to a year ago. USDA is also reporting 9.085 million cows were on U.S. dairies in January, down 227,000 head from a year ago.

Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition had made several upgrades to the business’ Web site, AHDairy.com, to provide the most useful and relevant information for on-farm dairy nutrition solutions.

National Milk’s Fourth Quarter 2009 Import Watch reports that milk protein concentrate (MPC) imports declined 18% in 2009 to 51,775 metric tons. This is also the lowest level of MPC imports in five years.

The charge of the Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) Subcommittee that is part of the overall NMPF Strategic Planning effort has been expanded to include a thorough review of supply-demand approaches, as well as an examination of ways to expand CWT’s programs.

Dairy producers have the opportunity to acquire a Holstein calf with elite genetics when they bid on Jenny-Lou Million 2719 at the Professional Dairy Producers Foundation Live Auction on March 16.

Milk futures have lost what was gained. In fact, all contracts in 2010 have made new contracts lows without a bottom is sight.

The sixth annual Midwest Dairy Challenge drew 66 dairy and animal science students from 15 universities and colleges to the Shisler Center in Wooster, Ohio, February 11-13.

Bonus content: More on risk management: Lookout Ridge Consulting Valley Futures Trading While it’s not always possible to lock in a margin through hedging, knowing your cost of production and monthly cash flow needs are critical in any risk management plan.

The crew at the Michigan State University (MSU) dairy farm has been able to overcome these obstacles for two consecutive years to be awarded the distinction of being a National Dairy Quality Award (NDQA) Platinum level dairy farm.