Dairy - General
Discover the stories that resonated most with dairy farmers this year. From heroic acts in the Midwest to inspiring tales of farmer perseverance in Hawaii and Alaska, there’s a story for everyone!
In the fast-paced world of business, we often find ourselves placing personal well-being on the backburner. However, the key to thriving rather than merely surviving in today’s hectic environment is found in something surprisingly simple: prioritizing self-care and establishing a strong morning routine.
On the heels of the CME cheese jump, the January Class III contract climbed to $20.43 per hundredweight, tacking on 31 cents.
The year 2024 has presented better financial outcomes for the dairy industry compared to the previous year, offering optimism and new opportunities for growth. Two notable dairy producers, Greg Moes of MoDak Dairy in South Dakota and Grant Grinstead with Vir-Clair Farm in Wisconsin, shared their insights on a recent episode of AgriTalk with Davis Michaelson.
Following a slow performance in the spot market yesterday, today’s trading saw a bit more activity ahead of the early market close.
In less than two years, dry whey prices have rallied from their all-time low.
Tracking rumination during the dry and transition periods helps producers identify at-risk cows early and implement preventive measures for better health and productivity.
Whether it’s whole milk, 2%, eggnog or chocolate, Santa sure loves to drink the good stuff – real milk from real, hardworking dairy farm families!
California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a State of Emergency to address bird flu in California dairy cattle, ramping up monitoring, quarantine efforts, and resource deployment.
Class III futures turned red today on the heels of a quiet spot cheese session.
Today’s spot market witnessed another solid performance on the cheese front, with prices rising to the highest levels in more than a month.
Dairy producers are closely watching how potential trade changes could affect exports, particularly as concerns rise over Canada’s compliance with the USMCA and the critical role of top trading partners.
Schrieber Foods announced that it is making a major investment to its existing plant in Carthage, Missouri.
Class III futures continued to climb, taking the lead from the spot cheese markets.
The eight official judges for World Dairy Expo 2025 have been announced.
Strategically planning a dairy cow’s transition out of the herd can maximize meat quality, carcass yield, and overall profitability.
As federal policy decisions tend to heavily impact rural industries, the outcome of the 2024 election promises to significantly shape the rural economy in the year ahead. CoBank’s annual report outlines what to expect.
Supported by upward momentum in spot cheese and whey, Class III and cheese futures jumped.
Some recovery in Class III futures has come just in time for the Q1 2025 DRP deadline on Friday.
The USDA released their ten-year baseline projections showing growth in all categories.
Dry whey prices remain buoyant, rising to 73 cent per pound.
If you’re thinking about installing an autofeeder system in your calf program, you’re headed into a fairly momentous management shift. Dr. Melissa Cantor, Assistant Professor in Precision Dairy Science at Penn State University, shares advice on smoothing the transition.
If a dairy cow had a central “mission control” in her body, it would be the rumen and the complex system of microorganisms that reside within it.
Whey led the rally in Class III last week and came out of the gate strong with bids this morning, giving Q1 Class III futures contracts an early pop back over $19.50.
Oddly enough, as I marveled at Parisian architecture, my thoughts veered towards an unexpected parallel: the dairy industry, particularly the innovative process of barn construction across the United States. Both are a blend of tradition and innovation.
The USDA has announced its latest round of financial support to address the critical shortage of food animal veterinarians in many parts of the United States.
New Federal Order will require national milk testing and support state officials and dairy regulators; builds on actions to protect farms, farmworkers and communities from H5N1 avian influenza.
It’s not very often that whey takes the lead story, but it’s had main character energy this week.
Sleep is becoming the next frontier in dairy research, opening discussions and posing more questions regarding its impact on animal productivity, welfare, and ethology.
The 2024 World Forage Analysis Superbowl marked the 40th anniversary of the contest rewarding the quest to produce quality forages