Dairy - General
Success can look vastly different from one farmer to the next, and the journey to achieving that success is often a unique path tailored to each farm’s needs. When it comes to robotic milking, the stories of farmers like Al Dornacker and Kristin Quist highlight the innovative strides being made in farm management and production efficiency.
The economic decisions involved in heifer management are not just about immediate costs. They are a long-term investment strategy that can determine the future productivity and profitability of a dairy farm. Choosing which heifers to keep, which to sell, and how to feed and care for them requires a deft balancing act. Factors such as genetics, health and market demand all play a role.
The movement of butter prices is intricately tied to the calendar. In the short term, global supply is abundant, overshadowing a demand that — while inherently strong — shows signs of weakening. This scenario paints a picture of potential volatility, with an immediate downside risk in butter prices.
The CME spot butter market continues to steal the attention as prices dropped another few cents. Can this market break $2?
New World screwworm was essentially eradicated in the U.S. in 1966, but the persistent pest has rebounded through considerable geography in the past year, prompting the closure of the U.S./Mexico border to cattle in recent months.
With tight grain storage and relatively low corn prices, many dairy producers are contemplating the strategic move of chopping additional acreage of corn.
While return on investment is a key factor when choosing the best investments for your farm, other management and financial aspects should also be considered.
Most moms hate the question, “What’s for dinner?” So, when the meal load becomes heavy — as we are not only feeding our families, but also the crew helping us farm — let’s rally together.
The dairy market experienced a notable turn of events as butter futures managed to claw back from their previous losses, caught in the wake of yesterday’s chaotic trading.
A newly appointed CEO prepares to lead Bongards into the future, and the company looks to solidify its position as a leader in quality cheese production and further expand its global reach in the dairy market.
A new line of biofuels may add to the supply of co-products for dairy lactating and heifer diets. More DDGS and similar corn components from the manufacturing of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) could fit neatly and sustainably into many dairy nutrition plans.
The Budweiser plant in Columbus, Ohio, has an additional demographic — 600 Holstein cows
Butter plunged to a new year-to-date low, while cheese prices continue to bounce.
Consumption trends are driving the milk industry like never before. Learn about what dairy producers do to reap advantages of this marketing trend.
The big question that remains is how much of the holiday demand has already been accounted for and is that what’s eating into those inventories on top of record exports?
Learn why this Maryland dairy farm believes its two most valuable traded commodities are time and money.
Through their journeys and hard-earned wisdom, David Abbott, Steven Landwehr, and Manuel Soares show that great leadership is rooted in staying true to yourself, making confident decisions, and empowering others to grow.
This season of change is not just about farewells to summer but an embrace of growth for our family and our farm.
The combination of bullish storage data, steady production and incremental price gains paints an intriguing picture for the butter market.
Economics suggest producers will keep cull rates low.
When it comes to nutrition, we certainly aren’t in Kansas anymore.
The latest milk production report, which revealed an upswing in milk production marking the strongest growth in four years, the dairy futures have responded in kind with a downturn
From increasing herd sizes to robust export growth, the industry is poised for continued success, backed by effective production strategies and substantial investments across the U.S. countryside.
Six individuals tragically lost their lives following a confined space rescue operation at a Keenesburg, Colo., dairy farm.
As part of this W&W Dairy transition, DFA implemented E-Verify, a federal system that verifies employees’ immigration status. This move has caused turmoil, particularly among the plant’s immigrant workforce.
With kids returning to school, bottling production is ramping up amid tightening spot milk supply, raising the question of whether this is a short-term issue or a longer-term trend.
Training deficiencies consistently rank among the top program corrective actions within industry evaluations. That’s why a team of veterinarians created DairyKind: an online platform that delivers on-demand training accessible in the native language of the employee.
Across the board, Class III traded lower with the vast majority of the day’s volume focused in the September and October 2025 contracts.
While spot block prices experienced a marginal increase, giving a push to cheese futures, Class III prices didn’t fare as well.