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Two Progressive Dairy Producers Reflect on 2024: A Year of …
2024年12月30日 · The year 2024 has presented better financial outcomes for the dairy industry compared to the previous year, offering optimism and new opportunities for growth. Two notable dairy producers, Greg Moes of MoDak Dairy in South Dakota and Grant Grinstead with Vir-Clair Farm in Wisconsin, shared their insights on a recent episode of AgriTalk with Davis Michaelson.
Milk Prices - Dairy Herd
5 天之前 · The volatile trading week for cheese continued today, with both blocks and barrels jumping higher. Class III prices responded positively by climbing through the first five months of the year.
Keep Replacement Heifers Thriving this Winter: Three Expert Tips …
2025年1月3日 · Understanding Cold Stress. While lactating cows are relatively tolerant of cold temperatures and can handle conditions below 18°F when equipped with a heavy winter coat, young heifers face challenges at temperatures below 32°F.
New York Dairy Farmer: “We're One Big Mistake Away from Being …
2024年12月18日 · In an age where the dairy industry faces constant challenges, some voices rise above the rest to advocate for its goodness and vitality. Nate Chittenden is one such voice. As a third-generation dairy farmer, Chittenden recently shared his insights and experiences, unveiling the often-hidden struggles of dairy farming.
Farm Business Resolutions for 2025
2024年12月26日 · “This year is about going back to the basics like when I first started farming in 2015 in the last margin squeeze. I’m giving my personal family living budget a solid look, diving headfirst into the farm cash flow, developing a marketing strategy, and sticking to it. We’re replacing the tropical vacation with a staycation to do projects around the homeplace to eliminate some repair and ...
California Issues State of Emergency Warning in Response to More …
2024年12月18日 · State health officials have reported that cases of H5N1 have been found on 641 dairy farms. The first confirmed case in the state occurred earlier in August, but roughly half of the farms were identified within the last month. So far, no person-to-person transmission of H5N1 has been reported in California, and nearly all infected individuals have had direct exposure to infected cattle.
A Promising Turnaround: U.S. Milk Production Sees Unexpected …
2024年11月21日 · The recent U.S. Milk Production report unveils a remarkable shift in milk production trends, catching the attention of many in the dairy industry. Despite a prevailing decline throughout much of 2024, the latest figures reveal an unexpected resurgence, with a year-over-year increase of 0.4%.
Weaker Milk Supply Drives Class III Milk Price to 27-Month High
2024年10月22日 · As the days get shorter and the weather cools, harvest is in full swing for dairy farmers around the country. As another crop year comes to a close, farmers are likely rejoicing at recent milk checks though the September Class III milk price settled at $23.34 per hundredweight, the highest in more than two years, since June 2022.
Could Declining Milk Production Actually Lead to Better Prices?
2024年12月26日 · Continued lower milk production could significantly change the fundamental outlook of the market. However, the current milk supply is sufficient, leaving buyers comfortable with the current supplies. Dairy cattle slaughter continues to decline.