Dairy - General
The CME butter market rebounded off its recent lows, climbing to $2.4300 per pound, gaining a nickel.
Learning why and how some calves navigate life challenges better than others can provide clues into how to support individual animals to achieve better welfare and performance, particularly with the aid of precision livestock technologies.
At the heart of this beef-on-dairy evolution lies the crucial role of storytelling and genetics, both of which significantly influence the economic outcomes for dairy producers.
Much like the Philadelphia Eagles’ dominant Super Bowl victory, the cheese market put up a strong performance today, with blocks and barrels climbing higher in the spot session.
Beef-on-dairy strategy continues to cut into heifer supply.
In the world of dairy farming, maximizing milk quality and cow comfort is paramount. Dr. Andy Johnson, famously known as ‘The Udder Doctor,’ has been at the forefront of this mission. With experience ranging from small farms with 20 cows to large-scale operations with 22,000 cows, Dr. Johnson’s insights have reached dairies across 30 countries and 47 states.
Class III futures tumbled today, erasing the week’s stronger activity following a weaker spot session.
The USDA’s January 2025 Cattle Inventory Report revealed that we are living in historic times in terms of the U.S. dairy heifer population.
Prepare to engage with industry experts, discover innovative practices, and network with fellow dairy professionals.
U.S. dairy cattle tested positive for a strain of bird flu that previously had not been seen in cows, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday, ramping up concerns about the persistent spread of the virus.
This Super Bowl Sunday, the Way-Har Family Farm becomes a canvas that illustrates the strength of teamwork, excellence in dairy craftsmanship, and a never-ending passion for football.
First-of-its-kind treatment to be approved by FDA in more than a decade, Pradalex is now available to treat swine and bovine respiratory diseases.
U.S. cheese exports surged ahead in December, totaling 96.7 million pounds.
With native cattle numbers still under pressure, beef-on-dairy crossbreds are providing the industry with a critical supply of cattle.
Monarch says its Autodrive technology is the first commercially available, fully autonomous feature in a driver-optional tractor.
Community connection is at the heart of this family dairy.
As the industry braces itself for a tumultuous road ahead, it is crucial for stakeholders across the board to engage in constructive dialogue and seek resolutions that protect the backbone of rural America – our dairy farmers.
Class III futures were on a roller coaster with back-and-forth tariff news.
Green and Gold is a story of hope and commitment
“It’s unlikely that changes in tariffs will impact prices headed into the Super Bowl, however, we’ll see how it plays out in the coming weeks,” Dr. Michael Swanson says.
As we venture further into 2025, the dairy industry faces significant challenges and opportunities. Phil Plourd, the President of Ever.Ag Insights, highlights three pivotal stories shaping the market landscape this year: exports, milk production growth and consumer demand.
Ramped up conversations around possible 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada plus 10% tariffs on Chinese goods sent the cheese market sharply lower last night and weakness continued through today’s session.
The 2025 International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) Dairy Forum in San Antonio, Texas, set the stage for discussions about the future direction of the dairy industry. Michael Dykes, IDFA president and CEO outlined five opportunities to unlock the industry’s limitless potential.
Dairy cow slaughter rates are well above prior-year levels. For the week ending January 18, culling totaled 58,000 head, up 13.5% on the year.
The largest supermarket chain in the United Kingdom has made social housing of preweaned dairy calves a requirement for its contracted supplier dairy herds.
Class III futures were reluctant to follow several days of green with further higher price action, and showed modest declines or gains depending on the month.
Milk production in the 24 major states continued its downward trend in December, totaling 18.0 billion lbs., a 0.4% decline from the previous year.
Total hay production in 2024 was up 3.3 percent year over year and combined with May 1 hay stocks up 46.6 percent over 2023 levels. Total hay supply by 7.9 percent compared to year earlier levels.
Sec. Mike Naig says the U.S. government is using what he describes as a three-legged stool approach to address the virus in the dairy and poultry industries.
Dairy producers around the world are seeing an increase in production costs.