Dairy - General
And then there was quiet. After a week of see-saw action in the spot cheese market, Friday’s CME cheddar prices finished unchanged
Chapped lips and hands aren’t the only things we need to worry about now that we are in the middle of the winter season. Winter weather has a significant impact on teat skin.
Many of us start thinking about ways to improve our fitness and health now that the New Year has begun. The usual advice from experts is to get moving. But when it comes to getting financially fit, sitting down might just be your best bet.
The volatile trading week for cheese continued today, with both blocks and barrels jumping higher. Class III prices responded positively by climbing through the first five months of the year.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has unveiled a pivotal final rule that amends the uniform pricing formulas for all eleven Federal milk marketing orders (FMMOs).
If your calves are producing tears, that’s a good thing, according to Dr. Taylor Engle, veterinarian with 4-Star Veterinary Service, Dayton, Ohio.
Byrne Dairy, a New York dairy company located in Syracuse, is moving forward with a $120 million expansion of its manufacturing facility in Cortlandville.
As we look ahead to the opportunities and challenges of 2025, the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is once again opening the doors for enrollment in the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program.
Class III markets took a breather after yesterday’s extreme lower move to check in with spot markets.
Dairy producers are starting the year off with margin pressure following the latest round of USDA reports.
Any existing herd health problems are amplified by HPAI H5N1, practitioners report. Some are asking regulatory agencies for more consistent testing and reporting protocols. They are also encouraging producers to invest dollars in better nutrition and cow comfort resources.
Holstein springers again topped out at $4,250/head in Pipestone, Minn. in January, 2025, with other reporting markets also hanging in strong.
The Chief Economist for the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), Peter Vitaliano reflects on the changes he has observed over his tenure and shared his vision for the future of the industry.
Class III futures rose on the heels of CME cheese, with February and March contracts settling at $20.60 and $20.27 per hundredweight, up 33 and 31 cents, respectively.
It was a rough day for dairy producer margins, as milk prices came under pressure while grain prices rallied.
Milk production forecasts for 2024 and 2025 have been reduced due to lower cow inventories and slower output growth per cow, according to the latest WASDE report.
The complete slate of individuals who will serve as judges at World Dairy Expo 2025 are ...
For the first time in nearly 40 years, an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been confirmed on the outskirts of Berlin.
Navigating the shifting tides into the New Year with milk prices, demand and the outlook on trade.
Despite the decline in CME blocks, nearby Class III contracts ticked higher. February and March futures rose to $20.92 and $20.59 per hundredweight, tacking on six and eight cents, respectively.
California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones has issued a statewide ban on dairy cattle and poultry exhibitions to combat the spread of H5N1 Avian Influenza. The ban will remain in place until the outbreak is under control—here’s what you need to know.
Turning manure into gold, sticky-fingered Ray Brewer pulled off a twisted agriculture heist.
Global milk production among leading dairy exporters is headed for growth in 2025, but will it be sufficient to offset rising dairy demand?
When Alice and Caleb Crothers returned to the farm in 2015, they faced a steep learning curve and financial pressures, ultimately pivoting to regenerative agriculture to ensure the farm’s survival for future generations.
Looking back on the past year, we see price improvements in all categories.
The legislation would reinstate whole and 2% milk in federal school meals programs.
The Class III market ended the week on a positive note, settling higher through most of the first half.
When dairy farmers think about animals impacted by cold stress, calves are often the first that come to mind. However, it’s important to remember that cold stress doesn’t just affect calves—it can also significantly impact heifers.
Class III futures started off the new year with a pop this morning.
Navigating the complexities of dairy farming requires meticulous attention to detail, especially when dealing with the transition period for dry cows.