Dairy - General
In celebration of National Ag Day and National Ag Week, the 2023 Feeding the Economy report shows just how vital the industry is to U.S. families, communities and the world.
Not long ago, California dairy producer Ryan Junio prayed for rain. Now he’s praying for the massive flooding in Tulare County to stop.
FFA is a nearly limitless opportunity for young people to figure out who they are and what they want to do in life. Here are 10 lessons Farm Journal employees learned through FFA that they use every day.
With 350 slices of pizza eaten every second in the U.S., it’s clearly appropriate to dedicate a national holiday to one of America’s favorite foods: pizza.
Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, recently passed away at the age of 96. The late queen, who was well-known for her soft spot for animals, had a herd of 200 registered Jersey cows.
Although the industry has come a long way when it comes to farm safety, about every three days, a child dies in an ag-related incident, and each day, 33 children are injured. Farm safety expert Barbara Lee weighs in.
Farmland currently appears to be something akin to a modern-day gold rush. It can’t be bought up fast enough, while per-acre prices fetched for recent sales set record high after record high.
Butter settled at $2.7900 per pound, giving up seven cents to reach the lowest price since March.
When it comes to forage and cover crops, winter rye offers rock-star versatility that makes it easy to love.
Along with much planning, open communication, hard work and strong values have allowed Steinhurst Dairy to pass the torch from one generation to the next despite a string of grief and mountains of heartache.
Warm milk is necessary to maintain calves body temperatures and conserve energy.
With recent outbreaks of H5 influenza in poultry and dairy populations, what is the impact on “secure” plans for the livestock sector?
Freshly baled hay with more than 20% moisture will heat up and actually reduce the energy level of the hay.
Bloody scours in calves is never a welcome sight, but diagnosing the source can help with treatment and prevent future cases.
Weeds can reduce the quantity and the stand life of desirable forage plants in pastures and hayfields.
World Dairy Expo is more than just a gathering for dairy enthusiasts—it’s a dream, a goal, and an experience of a lifetime for countless individuals.
Ensuring that farms are passed down to future generations requires diligent planning and, often, tough conversations with family members.
CME barrels plunged even further off recent all-time highs, ending today at $2.4275 per pound, $0.1175 lower.
Taking a look at the current national dairy supplies, one USDA economist says supplies remain relatively tight amid strong demand. Plus, how a community is coming together after a massive fire over the weekend at one of Ohio’s largest dairy farms.
Garnering around 300 annual entries and awarding more than $26,000 in prizes to farmers, the World Forage Analysis Superbowl has been pushing forage quality forward for four decades.
Futures followed spot prices lower today, with Q4 Class III prices settling at $22.45 per hundredweight, 45 cents lower.
There’s no good way to quantify just how much has changed for dairies since a robot milked its first cow over 25 years ago. And part of the reason for that is the great strides the technology has made in the last two decades.
World Dairy Expo doesn’t disappoint; it’s a fantastic gathering where you can meet producers from across the country, view elite cattle and learn about the latest technology and innovations in the dairy industry.
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The European Commission launched a challenge at the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Monday against China’s investigation into EU dairy products, initiated after the European Union placed import tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
Friday’s Milk Production report, which showed there was more milk in August than expected, had a bearish effect on spot blocks and butter.
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Understanding the economics of management practice adoption can make it easier to make adoption decisions.
The latest USDA Milk Production report for August illustrated an increase of 0.1% from the year prior. Despite this slight uptick, the dairy industry landscape presents a mixed bag as we move into September.