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Milk Prices - Dairy Herd
Dec 24, 2024 · 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.
Why Some Farmers are Making the Big Switch from Dairy to Beef …
Oct 10, 2024 · In a wide-ranging conversation on The Dairy Podcast Show with host Dr. Gail Carpenter, state dairy Extension specialist for Iowa, Sterry shared some of his early insights and experiences with beef-on-dairy as well as other business opportunities producers have enbraced.
Magazine Issue Archive - Dairy Herd
Apr 30, 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.
News - Dairy Herd
In the fast-paced world of business, we often find ourselves placing personal well-being on the backburner. However, the key to thriving rather than merely surviving in today’s hectic environment is found in something surprisingly simple: prioritizing self-care and establishing a strong morning routine.
Milk Carton Shortage Disrupts Dairy Marketplace - Dairy Herd
Sep 27, 2024 · Supply chain issues once again are hitting the U.S. dairy industry. This time, it’s a shortage of milk cartons. On October 25, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a policy memo acknowledging that “schools in multiple states are experiencing milk supply chain challenges related to packaging issues.”. The memo empowered state agencies to allow USDA-funded milk program ...
Weaker Milk Supply Drives Class III Milk Price to 27-Month High
Oct 22, 2024 · 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.
Government Price Controls Didn't Work The First Time, And They …
The Real Drivers It is important that all links of the U.S. food supply chain remain strong. With average profits of less than 3% for farms and only 1.6% for grocery stores, one has to wonder who the government is going to have to squeeze if price controls were implemented.
Entering the Golden Age of Dairy Robotic Technology
Sep 24, 2024 · There’s no good way to quantify just how much has changed for dairies since a robot milked its first cow over 25 years ago. And part of the reason for that is the great strides the technology has made in the last two decades. What began as a method of reducing labor and creating flexibility and ...
State of the Dairy Industry - Dairy Herd
Jul 26, 2024 · The 2024 Farm Journal State of the Dairy Industry Report unveils four critical takeaways that provide valuable insights into the evolving landscape.