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What is normal for calf body temperature, and when should they be treated for fevers? Industry experts weigh in on making temperature monitoring a routine part of daily calf care.
Class III futures tumbled further, with the March contract down 31 cents to $18.70 per hundredweight and Q2 futures settling at $18.33, a 23-cent loss.
Both domestic and foreign buyers step back from potential trade war.
Coming off Friday’s January Milk Production report, which was lower than expected, dairy markets largely moved lower this morning.
The dairy industry is witnessing promising signs of growth, with strong month-to-month and year-over-year increases in cow numbers suggesting the potential for substantial milk production in the coming months.
An unprecedented shift in the U.S. dairy cattle population could signal uncertainty ahead in terms of milk production, cow numbers, and prices – for both the milk and the animals.
Today’s USDA Milk Production report will likely set the tone for the week ahead.
There’s a new, first-of-its-kind, dairy product hitting store shelves this year. And it’s sure to resonate with consumers who are calorie-conscious.
Dry whey and nonfat dry milk prices are under pressure. This is having a significant impact on the potential for milk prices.
Cheese futures experienced strong activity, posting gains across the forward curve.
Producers are challenged paying the bills with the lack-lusting prices that have shown up on milk checks this summer. Dairy financial leaders share tips on what to do and not to do to survive tough financial times.
Millions of Americans could see a reduction in food assistance. House Republicans are proposing major budget cuts including possible cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.
As market conditions fluctuate, dairy farmers have reached a crossroad – do they sell beef-on-dairy crossbreds as newborns, weaned calves, or raise them all the way to finish?
Have you ever wanted to post on social media but were worried about potential backlash? Knowing how to handle contentious issues online can help people understand the animal agriculture’s commitment to animal care.
Today, futures reacted to strong offers on the spot auction for block cheddar cheese, which had been a point of strength for seasonally high cheese prices.
CentralStar Cooperative recently announced that it is expanding its Dairy Herd Information (DHI) and milk-analysis services following a unanimous merger vote by Heart of America, expanding service to more than 2,070 farms and 700,000 cows in 15 states.
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2025 winter brought forth unprecedented obstacles with massive accumulations of wet, dense snow to UpState New York. This was too much for Insight Dairy, as on February 16, one of their freestall barns collapsed from the weight of this winter’s precipitation.
Dairy owners are challenged to rethink their management strategies and create a workplace that maximizes the return on investment by ensuring employees are contributing at their highest level.
Dairy markets weren’t feeling the love today, with both Class III and Class IV mostly moving lower.
As the dairy sector continues to embrace technological innovation, producers have an unparalleled opportunity to enhance their operations significantly. By working smarter and strategically incorporating technology, they can ensure better productivity and welfare and secure a promising future for their farms.
The softness in butter continues to line up with anecdotal reports that butterfat levels are high and cream is available
The CDC tested 150 practitioners last September. None of the three that had a positive serology result reported having experienced respiratory or influenza-like symptoms.
The beef cattle industry is evolving, and dairy producers are playing a pivotal role in that transformation.
Our love story is a testament to the beautiful journey of building a life together on our family dairy farm, amidst the fields we call home.
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) president and chief executive officer Dennis Rodenbaugh was elected chair of the board of directors at the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy during the checkoff-founded organization’s first meeting of 2025.
Class III futures started the day 10-20 cents lower in the nearby contracts before a positive spot cheese auction brought them up on the day.
U.S. milk production is not off to a record-setting start now that 2025 is underway.
The 2025 lineup debuts this week at the National Farm Machinery Show, Feb. 12-15, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky.
The dairy cattle market is currently experiencing an unprecedented surge in demand, creating a bustling atmosphere in the industry. As the competition heats up, market players are closely observing what is currently trending – is it beef-on-dairy calves or the traditional dairy replacements and fresh cows?