Milk - General
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spot cheese prices started the week off with an increase. Crop conditions are holding relatively steady through the dog days of summer.
Kathleen Wolfley with Ever.Ag spoke on a recent ‘Protect Your Profits’ webinar where she outlined many valuable insights, including five things dairy producers need to not only know, but also continue to keep a watchful eye on.
With feed inputs representing the #1 expense for most dairy operations, and little relief in sight in terms of feed prices, efficient utilization of feedstuffs is a dairy sustainability imperative.
A once infamous Oregon ‘mega-dairy’ site has embarked on a new journey, signaling a shift away from its controversial past.
Grain futures continue to drop with nearby contracts breaking through key levels.
Two young dairy producers from opposite corners of the U.S. share what excites them the most about the future of the industry, what keeps them up at night and what tools and technologies they are leaning into to help propel their dairy operations forward.
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.
Money management is demonstrated from one generation to the next. Open and ongoing communication about the farm’s financial blueprint can help the younger generation to develop a better understanding.
Tough times lead to tough conversations. The question isn’t how do you plan to milk cows a year from now, but more likely how do you plan to milk cows decades from now?
Recognizing top dairy producers
Farmers cannot escape challenges, but they certainly can overcome adversity.
Challenges remain, though, for producers who want to expand.
The USDA has finally issued it’s Recommended Decision proposing to amend the uniform pricing formulas applicable in all 11 Federal milk marketing orders
Aiming to inspire future food scientists and innovators by giving them a taste of working in the real world of food development
The Milk Production report showed a year-over-year decline of 0.7% across the 24 major States during May. According to Phil Plourd no real surprises came out of the report, but that better margins are on the horizon.