Milk - General
If the rising cost of feed offsets historically high milk prices, the signal to produce more milk could go unheeded.
Krysta Harden, President and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council, today called on Congress and the administration to support a number of specific policy proposals that will help grow U.S. dairy exports.
Dairy markets have seen their share of substantial price swings, but more so since the beginning of the year as milk futures moved to record highs. The recent weakness of dry whey may be cause for concern.
Gunfire was the result of a crime spree that spanned five rural Tulare County California dairies last week. Tips on what to do if your dairy has been robbed and how to develop and implement a farm security plan.
When dairy farmer Nate Chittenden learned that NYC’s mayor wants to ban chocolate milk in schools, he shook his head. Another politician pushing an agenda, but this time it touched home.
Tara Vander Dussen, also known as the New Mexico Milkmaid was the keynote closing speaker at the Maryland & Virginia’s Milk Producer Cooperative Association’s first-ever Leadership Conference.
Don’t let your farm be just another place to work. Instead, take time to create a positive experience and craft a wow culture for your employees.
The National Mall received a make-over earlier this month when the Association for Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) brought rural living to Washington D.C. - showcasing how innovation enables sustainability.
From the adaptation of technology to increasing efficiencies and overcoming challenges that seem to come at a fast pace, a producer must sharpen more than their pencils to continue in this tough dairy industry.
Enriching communities and consumers’ lives is important to DFA, as it is one of their core values. To help those impacted by the current invasion and attack on Ukraine, DFA stepped up with a recent donation.
A long-anticipated “origin of livestock” final rule has been released by the UDSA that illustrates the uniform standards for transitioning dairy cattle to organic production.
The nonstop demand farming requires can plague a producer’s mental health, aiding in stress, anxiety and depression. Jessica Peters shares tips that have helped her cope when her mental headspace has been off-kilter.
Here’s how the Russian invasion of Ukraine could also have an impact on the dairy supply chain.
Just announced, a broad-based agricultural service cooperative specializing in laboratory testing, AgSource Cooperative Services, acquired Dairyland Laboratories, Inc. Agronomy Services Division in Stratford, Wisconsin.
Doing what’s right instead of what’s easy serves as Natural Prairie Dairy’s compass for technology adoption, management and overall direction. The De Jongs oversee 30,000 milk cows and nearly 60,000 acres.
The nation’s largest dairy cooperative, Dairy Farmers of America, held its annual meeting on March 23 in Kansas City, Missouri. Amongst the challenges DFA is faced with, they also highlighted areas of growth.
Bottlenecks and hurdles have been something dairy producers have had to endure. From blockage at shipping terminals and labor availability, one common area that producers have been struggling with is ear tag shortages.
The deadline to enroll for the USDA’s Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and Supplemental Dairy Margin Coverage (SDMC) programs is approaching fast. That deadline for producers to sign up is Friday, March 25, 2022.
War in Ukraine will accelerate inflation for critical inputs along dairy supply chain.
From learning more about co-op programs to getting a firsthand experience from other producers about what opportunities they are considering, producer Dustin Brunn says the Young Cooperator experience has been positive.
Feed shortages throughout southern Europe could spark intense livestock culling.
You work too hard to pay for feed commodities to allow them to literally blow away.
I keep reminding my children to follow their passion, then they will find their purpose. After recently listening to a podcast with Mike Rowe from Dirty Jobs, it turns out I’m giving them the wrong advice.
The trucker shortage is being felt everywhere, and that includes the dairy industry where the hauler is a crucial link in the dairy supply chain.
The milk price outlook has been a welcomed change. Increasing the number of cows in the herd may be a way to capture the benefit of high milk prices. However, feed prices and animal behavior should also be considered.
Trucker shortages are real, and one area that draws concern and needed attention is with those hauling our country’s milk. A growing trend pressuring the efficient flow of milk is the declining number of milk haulers.
World Dairy Expo® announces the recipients of the 2022 Expo Recognition Awards. Honorees will be formally honored during the Recognition Awards Banquet at World Dairy Expo on Wednesday, October 5, 2022.
With the dairy at maximum capacity, the Larson’s use genomics as part of a comprehensive herd strategy on narrowing down not only which females they want to keep, but addressing what resources those females need.
When milk prices are high, producers begin to question if they should milk more cows to capitalize on that milk check. Leading experts say the answer lies in good management and good animal husbandry skills.
Environmental sustainability is something that’s been in practice on dairy farms for generations. Yet quantifying, improving and communicating standard, sustainable practices isn’t basic at all.