Milk Production Drops for The Seventh Month in A Row
22:12 | 25/02/2024
The recent USDA Milk Production Report illustrated a continuing theme—less milk and fewer cows. For the seventh consecutive month, U.S. milk production dropped, as January’s milk production was documented at 19.1 billion lbs., a decline of 1.1% from a year prior. Also following suit was 9.325 million cows, the lowest total since November 2019.
Producers Can Now Enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage for This Year
22:09 | 25/02/2024
After a long-awaited wait, the USDA has announced that dairy producers can sign up for 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) sign-beginning on Feb. 28 through April 29.
Will Dairy Producers Fill the $7 Billion Processing Gap?
20:13 | 04/02/2024
Michael Dykes, CEO of International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), shared at the 2024 International Dairy Forum in Phoenix, Az., earlier this week that our industry has a growth mindset. In fact, Dykes shared a McKinsey survey that highlighted 60% of the processing executives are expressing optimism for 2024, and 73% plan to increase their investments over the next three to five years.
New Zealand dairy farmers see lower feed costs going into summer
09:18 | 28/01/2024
Dairy producers are expected to see some relief with reducing feed and fertiliser costs
China's production of whole milk powder forecast to fall in 2024
09:15 | 28/01/2024
Whole milk powder production to decline by 3%
Feed strategies key to nitrogen-efficient dairy farming - study
22:23 | 15/01/2024
Dairy farmers can reduce nitrogen emissions by switching to grass-clover in combination with reduced nitrogen fertilisation and mowing practices that improve grass silage quality, according a study from Tine Van den Bossche, a PhD student from ILVO in Belgium. Van den Bossche defended her thesis in late December.
Minnesota Lost More Than 50 Dairy Farms in November
22:30 | 07/01/2024
According to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Dairy Farm Activity Report, Minnesota lost 58 dairy farms in the month of November.
EU milk production expected to decline in 2024
21:17 | 24/12/2023
A marginal decline in milk production is anticipated in the European Union in 2024, with a decrease of 200,000 tons bringing the total to 144.6 million tons, according to a recent USDA World Markets and Trade report for dairy.
We need to talk more about mastitis
23:13 | 10/12/2023
“Why won’t they listen?” It’s a complaint we can all relate to. Whether you’re an animal owner or a veterinarian, you have probably found yourself questioning why the person on the other side of a conversation isn’t reacting the way you had expected.
Fonterra targets 30% cut in on-farm emissions by 2030
14:05 | 12/11/2023
New Zealand’s Fonterra Co-Operative Group wants its nearly 8,500 farms to reduce emissions by 30% by 2030, Reuters reported, citing the world’s largest dairy exporter on Thursday.
