Dairy - General
Milk production climbed 2.1% to an even 200 billion lb. of milk in 2012. The average production per cow was 21,697 lb.
Dry soils tie up potassium in between clay layers, making it unavailable to growing crops.
The Milk Pregnancy Test has the added convenience of not having to lock up cows separately, draw blood and submit samples.
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.
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
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.
Event will take place Feb. 13 at farm show in Tulare, Calif.
Low milk prices, higher energy and corn costs squeeze profitability.
“The E-Series skid steers and compact track loaders are one of the finest examples of customer-driven product development the John Deere Commercial Worksite Products group has ever offered.”
Still, 13% of Missouri dairy farmers left the business. And the state reported 5% fewer beef cows.
El potasio(K)es un catión, o mineral cargado positivamente, requerido para desarrollar muchas funciones fisiológicas (balance ácido-base, balance osmótico, contracción muscular, metabolismo de carbohidratos y proteínas).
The New Zealand dairy giant consults with its biggest customer China after traces of an agricultural chemical were found in some of its milk products.
Increased global demand for cheese is good news for U.S. dairy farmers.
California dairy producers and processors clash over proposed regulatory pricing changes.
The new TruMoo product, which hit shelves in January 2013, has 40% less sugar than its previous formula.
Dairy lobbyists say Republican House members need to be able to debate farm bill and dairy policy.
Select Sires has identified five genetically different lines of Holstein sires that can then be used to slow inbreeding.
University of Wisconsin dairy economists Bob Cropp and Mark Stephenson discuss milk production, cow numbers and the outlook for milk prices in their latest podcast.
Most signs point toward higher, firmer milk prices during 2013.
‘On the low end, we could have faced a judgment of several hundred million dollars, and on the high end, more than $1 billion.’ --DFA CEO Rick Smith
Based on year-end futures prices, it appears MILC payments could be coming each month from February through July 2013.
Their milk contains more omega-3 fatty acids and less saturated fat.