Dairy Herd Management

11/02/2024

Lactalis USA recently announced that it will be making a major investment in its Tulare, California facility.

Lactalis USA recently announced that it will be making a major investment in its Tulare, California facility.

11/02/2024

When ag equipment manufacturers start shedding union line workers, shuttering plants and shifting factories to Mexico, and there’s a glut of used equipment covering dealer lots, you know the tide is quickly turning.

When ag equipment manufacturers start shedding union line workers, shuttering plants and shifting factories to Mexico, and there’s a glut of used equipment covering dealer lots, you know the tide is quickly turning.

11/02/2024

Old Man Winter will soon be knocking on our barn doors. As we transition from the crisp, cool days of fall to the harsh sting of winter, it’s not too early to start making preparations for the blustery season ahead.

Old Man Winter will soon be knocking on our barn doors. As we transition from the crisp, cool days of fall to the harsh sting of winter, it’s not too early to start making preparations for the blustery season ahead.

11/01/2024

November futures settled at $20.25 per hundredweight, up 13 cents, while Q1 prices came in at $19.68 per hundredweight, 10 cents higher.

November futures settled at $20.25 per hundredweight, up 13 cents, while Q1 prices came in at $19.68 per hundredweight, 10 cents higher.

11/01/2024

Two land sales last week came in at a whopping $17,000 per acre, and one in Iowa topped $20,0000 just this week.

Two land sales last week came in at a whopping $17,000 per acre, and one in Iowa topped $20,0000 just this week.

11/01/2024

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will soon begin testing bulk raw milk across the country for bird flu.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will soon begin testing bulk raw milk across the country for bird flu.

11/01/2024

🥛After battling recent declines, fluid milk consumption is back on the rise.📈

After battling recent declines, fluid milk consumption is back on the rise.

11/01/2024

With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season hastily approaching, now is the time to look over business details to help make your transition into the new year much smoother.

With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season hastily approaching, now is the time to look over business details to help make your transition into the new year much smoother.

10/31/2024

Nearby Class III contracts fell along with spot cheese, with November futures dropping to $20.12 per hundredweight, down 15 cents, and December declining to $19.46, 21 cents lower.

Nearby Class III contracts fell along with spot cheese, with November futures dropping to $20.12 per hundredweight, down 15 cents, and December declining to $19.46, 21 cents lower.

10/31/2024

Barbara O’Brien, Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) President and CEO, shared optimistic news that consumer retail dollar spending and volume sales for dairy are on the rise, with a year-to-date increase of 3% and 2%, respectively.

Barbara O’Brien, president and CEO, of DMI, addressed over attendees at the recent dairy joint annual meetings in Phoenix, Az. Her message centered around the organization’s checkoff strategies, poised to usher the industry into a new era of consumer engagement and growth.

10/31/2024

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10/31/2024

The utilization of beef-on-dairy to supplement farm income by boosting the value of calves has become an important aspect of the dairy operation. Livestock Risk Protection insurance can manage the price risk of your unborn calves.

The utilization of beef-on-dairy to supplement farm income by boosting the value of calves has become an important aspect of the dairy operation. Livestock Risk Protection insurance can manage the price risk of your unborn calves.

10/31/2024

Winter ushers in a season of high tide for scours and pneumonia in preweaned calves. The sooner their sickness is detected, the more effective treatment and supportive therapy will be. Here’s a list of 10 ways to help.

Winter ushers in a season of high tide for scours and pneumonia in preweaned calves. The sooner their sickness is detected, the more effective treatment and supportive therapy will be. Here’s a list of 10 ways to help.

10/31/2024

USDA announced on Oct. 30 the first reported case of H5N1 in a pig in an Oregon backyard farm.

USDA announced on Oct. 30 the first reported case of H5N1 in a pig in an Oregon backyard farm.

10/30/2024

Neal’s Yard Dairy, one of Britain’s top artisanal cheese suppliers, recently fell victim to a sophisticated scam orchestrated by French fraudsters, losing over 24 tons of cheddar in the process.

Neal’s Yard Dairy, one of Britain’s top artisanal cheese suppliers, recently fell victim to a sophisticated scam orchestrated by French fraudsters, losing over 24 tons of cheddar in the process.

10/30/2024

As global populations continue to rise, with projections estimating a staggering 10 billion people by 2050, farmers worldwide are faced with an immense challenge: ensuring food security for all.

As global populations continue to rise, with projections estimating a staggering 10 billion people by 2050, farmers worldwide are faced with an immense challenge: ensuring food security for all. This pivotal issue was the focus of discussions at the International Dairy Federation (IDF) World Dairy S...

10/30/2024

Some long-time Washington contacts still give the odds of a farm bill this year at only 15%.

Some long-time Washington contacts still give the odds of a farm bill this year at only 15%.

10/30/2024

Using the services of a contract heifer raiser, or working as one, requires clear communication, as well as legal protection. Well-written legal contracts protect both parties in a business relationship by laying out the terms and details of transactions.

Stipulate details of arrangement so both parties have a clear understanding of expectations.

10/30/2024

While candy is always a go-to option, why not get creative and hand out some delicious dairy-themed goodies this Halloween instead?

While candy is always a go-to option, why not get creative and hand out some delicious dairy-themed goodies this Halloween instead?

10/29/2024

Class III futures were mixed, with the November contract up nine cents to $20.22 per hundredweight and December down 16 cents to $19.94.

Class III futures were mixed, with the November contract up nine cents to $20.22 per hundredweight and December down 16 cents to $19.94.

10/29/2024

The early bird registration deadline is quickly approaching - October 31. Register today to be a part of the elite Milk Business Conference in Las Vegas.

The early bird registration deadline is quickly approaching - October 31. Register today to be a part of the elite Milk Business Conference in Las Vegas.

10/29/2024

National disease prevention relies on systematic monitoring and biosecurity to protect animal health, trade, and economic resilience against outbreaks like Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.

National disease prevention relies on systematic monitoring and biosecurity to protect animal health, trade, and economic resilience against outbreaks like Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.

10/29/2024

Time is running short for Congress to come together to address the farm bill in a bipartisan way, says U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack.

Time is running short for Congress to come together to address the farm bill in a bipartisan way, says U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack.

10/29/2024

It’s a well-known fact that cattle are social creatures. But studies have shown that even the friendliest cow doesn’t enjoy making new acquaintances on a regular basis.

It’s a well-known fact that cattle are social creatures. But studies have shown that even the friendliest cow doesn’t enjoy making new acquaintances on a regular basis

10/28/2024

Warm, dry weather allowed farmers to advance corn harvest, with 81% of the crop now out of the field, a jump from 65% harvested last week. 🌽

Warm, dry weather allowed farmers to advance corn harvest, with 81% of the crop now out of the field, a jump from 65% harvested last week.