Dairy - General
Holstein springers tread into $3,000 per head territory again this month, roughly double year-ago values.
Norma “Duffy” Lyon was more than okay with being known as the “The Butter Cow Lady.” Afterall, for nearly a half century, Lyon sculpted the butter cow and other creations at the Iowa State Fair.
Higher unemployment and slower hiring triggered fears of a U.S. recession and sent global markets sharply downward.
This Washington dairy is driven by the motto of doing things the right way.
Today the formula pf passing on the farm requires robust conversation and strategic planning to financially integrate another family member into the business.
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Fewer cows went to their local sale barns in the month of June compared to months prior.
Vitamin D is critical for maintenance of calcium homeostasis, but also conditions like hypocalcemia (milk fever) in fresh cows.
Head to the I-29 corridor and it is no surprise that South Dakota continues to hit remarkable milestones in terms of milk and cows.
This Wisconsin cheese manufacturer recently broke ground on a 60,000-square-foot expansion project to a former Foremost plant it acquired early last year.
More than 1,000 leaders from the world’s leading dairy companies will convene in San Antonio, Texas in January 2025 to do business, exchange ideas, drive innovation, and cultivate meaningful connections.
Tight supplies continue to drive the dry whey market upward.
Upstate Niagara Cooperative is planning a $150 million expansion in West Seneca, New York, to meet an “insatiable” demand for cottage cheese and Greek yogurt.
Do you ever wish you had a 24-hour herds person who never showed up late, never complained, and picked up on a problem with a cow better than you could? Well, that’s what automation has done for Jessica Pralle Trimner.
In the ever-evolving landscape of the dairy industry, producers are facing a multitude of challenges that make growth and expansion far from straightforward.
This one-of-a-kind networking event offers a golden opportunity for both producers and businesses to share knowledge and perspectives that can help drive their dairy businesses forward.
The grain market took a tumble with September corn falling back below $4.
Results from Farm Journal’s state of the industry report spells significant growth.
Nuisance birds are more than just an annoyance now with the risk of spreading Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Explore tips for ridding dairy sites of unwanted avian visitors.
USDA’s June Cold Storage report was neutral for butter but bullish for cheese.
It was whey’s turn to shine in Chicago today, as prices elevated to $0.5400 per pound, up a penny to the highest level since June 2022.
Scott Brown, a professor at the University of Missouri, shares what he’s seeing in the beef, pork and dairy sectors
Rumen-protected choline has been shown to produce a host of benefits for transition cows, from improved liver function to better immunity and higher milk production. New research shows it can help build better calves, too.
The state’s new mandate aims to identify additional farms that could be infected and spread the disease to other dairies or poultry flocks.
The June 2024 USDA Milk Production Report revealed a noticeable year-over-year decline in milk production across the 24 major States. Specifically, production was 18 billion lbs., marking a 0.7% decline for the month of June in the 24 major States.
USDA pegged U.S. milk production at 18.8 billion pounds in June. That was down 1.0% versus 2023, a bigger drop than anticipated.
Milk production continues to decline as summer weather takes its toll on cow comfort and feed intakes.
Investing time now in thinking about who you hire and why you hire them will pay more dividends than most other things you can do.
Let’s continue to applaud all the kids who participate in 4-H and FFA and exhibit at the county fair. The lessons they learn are difficult to duplicate anywhere else and the memories will be cherished for a lifetime.