Milk Prices - Dairy Herd
WEBChallenges remain, though, for producers who want to expand. Dairy cattle slaughter in May totaled 216,100 head, down 22,100 head from April and 33,000 lower than May 2023. July Class III futures rose today to $19.87 per hundredweight, gaining 12 cents. U.S. milk production dropped 0.9% year-over-year in May.
On-farm Bovine Pregnancy Test Kit Technology Finally Arrives
WEBJun 17, 2022 · It determines pregnancy by measuring pregnancy associated glycoproteins (PAGs), which only are produced in the presence of an embryo or fetus. And, just like a human test, it indicates pregnancy with a reading of two pink lines. The tests are available worldwide and are sold individually or in boxes of 25. They retail for around $8.00 per test.
Replacements - Dairy Herd
WEBAug 6, 2024 · The total U.S. dairy replacement heifer herd is down about 14,000 head compared to the start of 2023. Maureen Hanson. 6 months ago. Replacement Heifer Supply Continues to Tighten, Prices See Explosive Growth. Heifers are not as abundant as they had been with prices increasing significantly.
Starting New: How One Farmer Started from Scratch and Dug to …
WEBJan 20, 2022 · His father, Duane, a third-generation dairy farmer sold his small herd of Holsteins in 2011. Just a few years later, inspired and driven, Weber returned to Michigan and built a double-10 parallel parlor on the very same pasture that his father’s herd of Holsteins once stood.
News - Dairy Herd
WEBAgricultural imports are expected to reach a record $212 billion, up $8 billion from FY 2024. This increase is largely due to rising imports of horticultural products, sugar and tropical products. Experts are predicting that Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) will average between $11.85/cwt and $12.20/cwt during 2024.
Milk Futures Take a Jump to Start the Week | Dairy Herd
WEBAug 19, 2024 · Milk Futures Take a Jump to Start the Week. By Ever. Ag August 19, 2024. After last week’s fireworks, CME markets got off to a relatively quiet start this week. Spot NDM added a penny and butter rose a half cent to reach $1.2650 and $3.1850 per pound, respectively, each hitting a new year-to-date high. Three lots of NDM and six loads of ...
State of the Dairy Industry | Dairy Herd
WEBJul 26, 2024 · When it comes to the Farm Journal State of the Dairy Industry Report, 70% of respondents believe the dairy industry has future opportunities when it comes to innovation and processing. A large percentage of dairies anticipate a need for accelerated resources and support across stewardship initiatives in the coming years.
Organic Valley Rebuilds First Stage of Oregon Plant Damaged by …
WEBApr 14, 2022 · The plant has seen several upgrades since the purchase, as Organic Valley has invested nearly $23 million in renovations and upgrades. On April 20, 2021, the 25,000 – square-foot main building was destroyed after the fire erupted at the plant. The milk dryer, butter churn and storage tanks all survived the blaze.
Dairy Herd Management - A 2020 Cover Story Rewind
WEBDec 31, 2020 · Dairy Herd Management - A 2020 Cover Story Rewind. By Taylor Leach December 31, 2020. This year marked some intense challenges and opportunities for dairy farmers. Enjoy this look back at the key issues farmers faced. You’ll see practical and actionable information about dairy management tips, …
Decline in U.S. Dairy Herd Numbers Slows
WEBApr 13, 2022 · The past year saw an exit of 1,794 herds nationwide, or 5.7% of the country’s total. But the herd-number declines in the three previous calendar years were worse: 2,731 (6.8%) in 2018; 3,281 (8.8%) in 2019; and 2,535 (7.4%) in 2020. Over the last 20 years, the U.S. has lost an average of about 2,300 herds per year.