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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.
New Trends Are Emerging In The Farmland Market
Dec 20, 2024 · It’s been an interesting few years for the farmland market, with inflation and interest rates largely driving trends. But this year is different as new trends are emerging in the farmland market, including lower farm income and uncertainty surrounding tariffs and trade, the farm bill and renewable fuels/energy. “Two years ago, we really focused on interest rates.
Milk Prices - Dairy Herd
Jan 10, 2025 · 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.
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 trade in whey, the buyers of Class III seemed to hit a lot of sellers’ offers.
What The Trump Administration's Mass Deportation Plans Could …
Dec 23, 2024 · Farmers and food industry leaders are warning that President-elect Donad Trump’s plans to deport millions of immigrants could devastate agriculture — an industry in which immigrants make up a good chunk of the workforce. Nearly half of all farmworkers are undocumented, and industries such as ...
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 ...
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 ...
Crossing the Complexity of Dairy Processor and Producer …
Dec 17, 2024 · Crossing the Complexity of Dairy Processor and Producer Relationships In the ever-evolving world of dairy farming, the dynamic between producers and processors is a critical aspect that requires delicate handling and mutual understanding.
The Ultimate Gift: Dairy Farmer Becomes Lifesaving Hero by …
Dec 24, 2024 · The Ultimate Gift: Dairy Farmer Becomes Lifesaving Hero by Donating Both His Liver and Kidney Brian Forrest of Maple Ridge Dairy near Stratford, Wisconsin, embodies a spirit of selflessness and resilience, as he has been an organ donor, not just once, but twice.