Dairy Herd - Dairy News, Markets and Business
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Practical Tips to Help Finance Regenerative Ag Projects
6 days ago · Practical Tips to Help Finance Regenerative Ag Projects When Alice and Caleb Crothers returned to the farm in 2015, they faced a steep learning curve and financial pressures, ultimately pivoting to regenerative agriculture to ensure the farm’s survival for future generations.
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 whey may be available at bargain prices or serve as “rescue” TMR ingredients when growing or storage conditions of traditional feedstuffs are poor.
Milk Prices - Dairy Herd
5 days ago · Class III futures rose on the heels of CME cheese, with February and March contracts settling at $20.60 and $20.27 per hundredweight, up 33 and 31 cents, respectively.
USDA Provides Milk Production Estimates for the Next Ten Years
Dec 11, 2024 · The All-milk price is projected to average $25.58 per cwt in 2034. This would mean a record milk price average with record milk production. Individual dairy product prices were also projected with cheddar cheese showing the greatest price potential increasing from an average of $1.88 this year to $2.14 per pound in 2034.
Cheese Prices Continue to Rise Just in Time for Christmas
Dec 17, 2024 · Today’s spot market witnessed another solid performance on the cheese front, with prices rising to the highest levels in more than a month. However, Class III milk futures lacked the upward momentum observed in recent sessions, suggesting a degree of caution among market participants.
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.
Four Key Insights from the 2024 Farm Journal State of the Dairy ...
Dec 13, 2024 · The dairy industry is witnessing a dynamic transformation, and it shows no signs of slowing down. In an era where adaptation and forward-thinking are crucial, understanding these shifts helps stakeholders stay ahead of the curve. A comprehensive survey conducted among U.S. dairy producers’ sheds ...
Milk Markets Off to a Hot Start in 2025 - dairyherd.com
Jan 6, 2025 · Class III milk futures were off to a hot start in the first full week of the New Year. Bidders were the aggressors in cheese on Monday. Class III milk, which was 20 cents higher in the early trade, extended its gains for February through April. All three months printed new contract highs, while May ...
Sustainable Dairy Farming
Dec 4, 2024 · No one knows better than you that the future of your dairy farm depends on balancing practices and profits that sustain your land, resources and family. The stakes are evolving based on weather patterns, technology, market demand and more. What actions are you taking to remain resilient ...