Dairy - General
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
CME cheddar markets continued yesterday’s climb. Blocks advanced to $1.7000 per pound, adding three cents, while barrels rose to $1.6675, $0.0175 higher.
The UK Court of Appeal has ruled that Oatly cannot use the term “milk” in its trademark “Post Milk Generation,” citing that it misleads consumers and violates dairy-specific labeling laws.
Per capita consumption of dairy products reached 661 lbs. per person in 2023, an all-time high.
Nothing goes to waste on the 6,000 acres of Royal Family Farms.
Nutritionists and researchers from as early as the 1950s have been investigating isoacids in dairy nutrition. Now, decades later, their potential role in boosting rumen function, dairy cow productivity, and even environmental sustainability is being visited with renewed interest.
Today’s spot market showed mostly positive activity, with cheese prices making notable gains.
Even the best vaccine won’t protect your cows if it’s not stored right.
Soil needs, timing, crop needs, and application methods and rates can all impact how manure should be used as a fertilizer.
Holstein heifer prices soar to $4,250 at Minnesota auction.
Uncertainty remains whether falling output in Mexico benefit the U.S. dairy industry.
Despite a decline in milk production throughout most of the year, there has been an unexpected resurgence lately creating a year-over-year increase of 0.4%.
First-generation dairy farmers, Paul Windemuller and family encourage young people who aren’t from farms to get into agriculture.
It is certainly hard to see the empty chairs around the Thanksgiving table. A lifetime of memories will make you smile and then cry. You don’t know all that can change from one Thanksgiving to the next.
As the holidays approach and we gather around the table for a family meal, try not to use the opportunity to gather as time for a business meeting. It’s very important to create separation between family and business.
CME cheese markets continued to lose ground, with both blocks and barrels reaching the lowest levels since April.
Granola is making its way from the cereal aisle to the dairy section of the grocery store.
China said on Friday it would expand the scope of its anti-subsidy investigation into dairy imports from the European Union to cover additional EU subsidy programs as well as those in Denmark, France, Italy and the Netherlands.