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GenoSource Has Grown Into One of the Most State-of-the-Art …
Jan 6, 2025 · The Milk Business Leader in Technology Award is given to a farm that focuses on the implementation of technology to improve dairy operations in terms of ROI, labor, time management, etc. GenoSource was named the 2024 Milk Business Leader in Technology Award Winner during the 2024 MILK Business Conference in December.. At first glance, these two might just look like typical business partners ...
Milk Prices - Dairy Herd
5 days ago · 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 of the year.
Keep Replacement Heifers Thriving this Winter: Three Expert Tips …
Jan 3, 2025 · Understanding Cold Stress. While lactating cows are relatively tolerant of cold temperatures and can handle conditions below 18°F when equipped with a heavy winter coat, young heifers face challenges at temperatures below 32°F.
New York Dairy Farmer: “We're One Big Mistake Away from Being …
Dec 18, 2024 · In an age where the dairy industry faces constant challenges, some voices rise above the rest to advocate for its goodness and vitality. Nate Chittenden is one such voice. As a third-generation dairy farmer, Chittenden recently shared his insights and experiences, unveiling the often-hidden struggles of dairy farming.
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 least the 1960s, with assessments showing an average length in the herd after calving of 38 months around 2000, and 35.3 months – or fewer than 3 lactations – in 2018.
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.
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.
Will Record Milk Prices See an Encore Performance in 2025?
Oct 25, 2024 · Schmahl points out August butter and cheese supplies give a hint into why buyers feel are content with supplies. The USDA dairy products report, which was released in early October, showed butter supplies hit 159 million pounds, which was 14.5 percent above August 2023, but 3.0 percent below July 2024.
Practical Tips to Help Finance Regenerative Ag Projects
Jan 8, 2025 · 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.