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Milk Prices - Dairy Herd
6 days ago · Class III prices continued yesterday’s limit moves, opening red and trading as much as 30 cents lower in nearby months.
Could Declining Milk Production Actually Lead to Better Prices?
Dec 26, 2024 · Could Declining Milk Production Actually Lead to Better Prices? 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.
The Importance of Tracking Heifer Growth
4 days ago · Monitoring heifer growth, and making management decisions based upon it, is proving to be an increasingly important practice to strike the delicate balance between economizing heifer development and breeding them at the correct stage to maximize their performance as mature cows.
New York Dairy Farmer: “We’re One Big Mistake Away from Being …
Dec 18, 2024 · New York Dairy Farmer: “We’re One Big Mistake Away from Being Bankrupt” 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.
Magazine Issue Archive - Dairy Herd
May 31, 2024 · Dairy Herd Management magazine provides production, management and operational information for dairy operations of all sizes. It helps producers and their management teams operate more efficient and profitable dairy businesses that produce safer, healthier and higher quality dairy products. MILK® Business Quarterly magazine provides progressive, large-scale dairy producers with information on ...
Discover How Milk Production is Changing for the Better
Dec 24, 2024 · Discover How Milk Production is Changing for the Better Phil Plourd, president of Ever.Ag Insights, highlights the complexity in deciphering the USDA’s latest Milk Production report for the second month in succession. The narrative isn’t straightforward when external factors such as geographical variances and animal health issues come into play.
Keep Replacement Heifers Thriving this Winter: Three Expert Tips …
Jan 3, 2025 · Keep Replacement Heifers Thriving this Winter: Three Expert Tips You Need to Know When dairy farmers think about animals impacted by cold stress, calves are often the first that come to mind. However, it’s important to remember that cold stress doesn’t just affect calves—it can also significantly impact heifers.
Culling Ratios Reveal the Value of Your Herd's Health
Aug 13, 2024 · Culling Ratios Reveal the Value of Your Herd’s Health Evaluating the reasons that cows are leaving the herd can help to target the management areas that need improvement.
Two Progressive Dairy Producers Reflect on 2024: A Year of …
Dec 30, 2024 · 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.