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Milk Prices - Dairy Herd
Jan 15, 2025 · 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 …
The Sweet Possibilities for Sugar in the Lactating Ration
Dec 23, 2024 · One of the sweetest ways to maximize dairy cow profitability may be by adding sugar to the ration. In some cases, high-sugar co-products like candy meal, citrus pulp, and …
California Issues State of Emergency Warning in Response to More …
Dec 18, 2024 · 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 …
After Stagnant 2024, Dairy-Exporting Nations Should See Output …
Jan 8, 2025 · Global milk production among leading dairy exporters is headed for growth in 2025, but will it be sufficient to offset rising dairy demand? That’s the top-of-mind question for U.S. …
Cheese Prices Jump Even Higher Ahead of New Year
Dec 30, 2024 · Bullish follow-through after Friday’s trade had early green in Class III milk ahead of spot. January pulled the rest of Q1 higher. Despite a strong move in cheese and sideways …
Is it Time to Rethink Dairy Cow Lifespan? - Dairy Herd
Oct 2, 2023 · Cows used to live longer in U.S. herds. In the 1930s, a productive life of 5 to 10 years after calving (7-12 years total) was common. That age has been going down since at …
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 …
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3 days ago · Research shows feeding frequency has less impact on preweaned dairy calves’ performance than the total nutrients provided, despite logic suggesting more frequent feedings …
Insights on Navigating Milk Production and Profit Potential
Oct 18, 2024 · Expansion Projects and Future Outlook There are, however, some positive developments in the industry, with expansions already taking place. Notable projects include …