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WEBTop Story. Dairy Herd. Battling the Aftermath: Florida’s Dairy Industry Struggles to Recover from Hurricane Helene. Hurricane Helene barreled through Florida last week, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. Record-breaking winds wreaked havoc in the heart of Florida's dairy industry, damaging farms, destroying barns and buildings, and ...
Milk Prices - Dairy Herd
WEBMilk Markets: Barrels Move Back Below Blocks. Class III contracts for the rest of 2024 fell, with November settling at $21.00 per hundredweight, down 39 cents, and December closing at $20.44 per hundredweight, 42 cents lower. 1 hour ago. Spot Milk Remains Tight but Component Levels are Healthy. After making small movements over the last two ...
Is it Time to Rethink Dairy Cow Lifespan? - Dairy Herd
WEBSep 29, 2023 · Today, the average productive lifespan of a U.S. dairy cow is about 3 years. “Productive” lifespan is defined as the length of time cows live after they have their first calf and start producing milk. Because most cows calve in for the first time at about 2 years of age, that means, on average, cows are living a total of about 5 years.
Global Demand for Cheese Continues to Climb | Dairy Herd
WEBJan 19, 2024 · Compared to 2023, global cheese consumption is up 1.2% and compared to 2019, it’s up 5.7%. “Global cheese production is rising even faster than demand, and the United States is the major contributor to the surplus,” Sharp noted. USDA expects that U.S. cheese production will be 9.8% greater in 2024 than it was in 2019, outpacing growth in ...
DeLaval Launches New Robotic Batch Milking System for Large …
WEBBy Taylor Leach January 5, 2024. As a new approach to robotic milking for larger dairy operations, DeLaval has announced the launch of their new VMS™ Batch Milking system, a method advancement in robotic milking technology that helps reduce labor and increase efficiency. According to the company, this method, which has gained global traction ...
Ag Grain Commodity Markets, Prices & Futures | Dairy Herd
WEBCommodity Markets, Prices & Futures. Use the chart below to check futures prices for commodities. Click the links for pricing on grains, livestock, oil and more and stay on top of what's going on in the markets. Cash price reflects the USDA Chicago terminal. Check out our location-based Cash Grain Bids tool here!
Culling Ratios Reveal the Value of Your Herd's Health
WEBAug 16, 2024 · Culling Ratios Reveal the Value of Your Herd's Health. The next frontier will be an increased focus on feed efficiency and will also be centered on expanding the digestible fiber pool. (Taylor Leach) By Maureen Hanson August 16, 2024. “Culling” is generally viewed as a negative term. But the act of culling can actually fuel a dairy herd’s ...
2024 All-Milk Price Sees Growth, More Cows and Production …
WEBMay 14, 2024 · Class IV prices took a dip, falling 15 cents to $20.25 per cwt., yet it is still higher than 2023’s Class IV price of $19.12. The all-milk price forecast for 2024 was raised to $21.20 per cwt., up 30 cents from April and 81 cents from 2023. The all-milk price prediction for 2025 sits at $20.90 per cwt. For more on milk prices, read:
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Unveiling a Glimpse into Dairy's Future
WEBJul 26, 2024 · The largest dairy cooperative, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), shared that they conducted a member-survey that illustrates that by 2030 they are anticipating only having 5,100 member farms. Corey Gillins, chief milk marketing officer with DFA, shared that this is a drastic drop from their current membership …