Feed Prices
Feed shrink is taking a bite out of profits between storage and the bunk.
If December was a warning, the projections for the first half of 2026 are a siren. The latest price predictions updated on Jan. 30 suggest a sharp economic turn is underway.
Five years to the day after her father’s cows left, Mitzie Blanchard moved back to the family farm. The determined young woman raised a successful herd of cows and four sons who learned the true meaning of hard work.
The unique relationship between Cowherd Dairy and the Four Roses Distillery is a testament to how two distinct industries can come together to benefit the environment and uphold agricultural traditions.
As drone technology continues to evolve, it’s poised to transform how dairy farms manage their feed inventories, optimizing efficiency and productivity across the industry.
By understanding the economic landscape, engaging with financial partners and exploring diverse revenue streams, dairy farmers can navigate the challenges ahead with greater confidence and resilience.
Getting a second opinion is not just about attention to detail — it’s about adopting a mindset that welcomes change and innovation. For dairy farmers striving for financial stability and growth, this outlook can be transformative.
The dairy of the future doesn’t have to be flashy—it just needs to be efficient, sustainable, and built around cows, labor, and market access, says Pennsylvania farmer Steve Harnish.
Dairy farmers are riding a wave of market uncertainty in 2025, with trade battles, feed price swings, and booming cheese production shaking up the industry. Experts Sarina Sharp and Katie Burgess break down the top trends shaping the year ahead.
Producers are challenged paying the bills with the lack-lusting prices that have shown up on milk checks this summer. Dairy financial leaders share tips on what to do and not to do to survive tough financial times.
Dairy producers around the world are seeing an increase in production costs.
USDA’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report leaned bearish for both corn and soybeans, with yield, production and ending stock estimates ahead of pre-report expectations.
Beef and dairy producers throughout Idaho may soon be receiving steamflaked corn and calf grains from a newly expanded feed facility in the state.
Experts are predicting that Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) will average between $11.85/cwt and $12.20/cwt during 2024.
Tips for producers to maximize making money now that the profit equation is finally in favor of dairy.
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?
Move over, lactating ration. With its myriad of nutrition benefits and relative affordability, cottonseed makes great heifer feed, too.
It was green across the board today in Chicago, with the exception of whey.
Fewer cows went to their local sale barns in the month of June compared to months prior.
Grain futures continue to drop with nearby contracts breaking through key levels.
Milk prices have been better than expected and could remain that way for a while. Lower American cheese production and strong exports should provide further support.
The global feed-grade amino acid market is expected to grow steadily in coming years. But this popular class of feed additives also is becoming more expensive to access.
I used to believe that $20 milk is what it takes to rock and roll. To cover our expenses and to have some dollars left to make capital purchases. What is the new break-even cost?
With feed prices dropping, no indemnity payment will be issued for March milk production, as the USDA Agricultural Prices report calculated Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) income over feed costs to be $9.65.
The deadline to enroll for the USDA’s Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and Supplemental Dairy Margin Coverage (SDMC) programs is approaching fast. The last day for producers to sign up is Monday, April 29, 2024.
Compared to all feed production, the global dairy industry showed a 10-fold reduction, down 2.28% in the past year.
It’s a secret that needs to be shared - Dairy cows can take the “leftovers” of human food and fiber processing and turn them into high-quality protein.