Dairy - General
Cell phones are an integral part of modern life, but their presence in workplaces draws a grey line, as increasingly more employees are on their cell phones during times they should be focused on work.
The runaway dairy heifer and calf markets of 2024 have cooled a bit at summer’s end.
Idaho Milk Products recently announced its plans to broaden its business by constructing a $200 million dual ice cream and powder blending facility at its Jerome, Idaho campus.
Dairy transition planning, or the process of preparing and transferring a dairy farm to a future generation is a process wrought with raw emotions and potential pitfalls.
The past few weeks have shown us that the markets are becoming increasingly volatile. The months of September and October will see that volatility continue. Seasonal buying has increased fueled by the potential for tighter inventory.
It was green across the board today in Chicago, with CME cheese rebounding and finishing strong.
Cracked hoses, worn-out inflations, air bleeds—these are just a few of the common problems that can pop up when maintaining milking equipment.
Class III futures followed CME cheese prices higher. Q4 contracts prices lifted to $22.16 per hundredweight, up 28 cents.
Even though many crops still stand in the fields, September and October are excellent times to meet with your tax accountant and start looking ahead for tax purposes.
Enhancing U.S. dairy exports
Experts are predicting that Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) will average between $11.85/cwt and $12.20/cwt during 2024.
CME cheese took a tumble today, with barrels dropping to $2.1250 per pound
Finding a healthy work-life balance seems to be something we all strive for, but few of us ever really achieve. This balance is particularly elusive for those who are self-employed, and it’s even more challenging for those who farm for a living.
After ending last week with a tumble, CME cheese markets began this week with a surge, thanks in large part to USDA’s bullish Cold Storage report.
Silage samples with high ammonia (or soluble protein) consistently contain lower amino acid levels. Could subpar silage fermentation be causing this?
The latest USDA Milk Production Report reveals the true impact HPAI has had on dairies.
CME cheese markets tumbled well off recent highs ahead of USDA’s July Cold Storage report.
Cows that milk the same amount or more, while eating less feed than their counterparts, are both desirable and profitable. So, is there a way to “make” such cows?
As parents we get these glittering moments of watching our children grow and become independent. While it’s all that we hoped they would become, it still is bittersweet.
China launched an anti-subsidy investigation into dairy imports from the European Union a day after the bloc’s revised tariff plan for China-made electric vehicles.
The Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program has released an updated version of its Animal Care standards.
Expanding your dairy farm from one location to multiple can be a game-changer for your operation. However, this leap also comes with its own set of complexities and challenges that require careful consideration and strategic planning.
Butter and cheese prices break out of the trading ranges to reach prices not seen in a while. Fall and holiday demand has kicked into gear as buyers look to Fall and holiday demand.
After last week’s fireworks, CME markets got off to a relatively quiet start this week.
Among the mix of technologies, management factors, and strategies to raise healthy calves: genetics. There is growing evidence that calves can inherit the ability to resist calfhood diseases like pneumonia and scours from their parents.
Move over, lactating ration. With its myriad of nutrition benefits and relative affordability, cottonseed makes great heifer feed, too.
Butter had the third-heaviest trade week in history, with 103 loads exchanged.
The USDA said it will expand bird-flu testing of beef entering the food supply as part of its response to the ongoing outbreak among dairy cattle, adding that U.S. beef and dairy products remain safe to consume.
Lower milk solids could mute the impact of faltering sales.