The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending February 19, 2021 Though it will take some time for the impacts of the weather to become fully appreciated, a reduction in milk production and increase in [Read More …]
Win cash prizes and claim bragging rights by entering the second annual Connor Agriscience / Sealpro® “You be the Judge” Forage Contest. Based off last year’s wildly successful World Ag Expo event, this virtual contest [Read More …]
A recent report from a respected global research firm says milk is priced too low to compete with plant-based beverages. Journalist Megan Poinski, senior reporter for Food Dive e-newsletter, joins Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News [Read More …]
The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending February 12, 2021 Inventories for most dairy products remain heavier than typical for this time of year. Nevertheless, the situation is evolving and tighter markets could be [Read More …]
The campaign allows Rogue to sustain a long-term donation stream Rogue Creamery, maker of the World’s Best Cheese, believes in using cheese as a force for good. Cheese is Love™ Cheddar was created out of [Read More …]
On this episode of DairyVoice, this Maine dairy farmer shares her sometimes unconventional insights with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness about talking with consumers. Jenni Tilton-Flood, a partner with her family on a 1500-cow dairy operation, [Read More …]
The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending February 5, 2021 Prices fluctuate as new market information collides with the realities of supply and demand. Reports indicate that milk production continues to exceed prior year [Read More …]
Milk and component production must stay within the bounds of enough milk so there are not shortages and too much milk that results in dumping and overproduction of dairy products. This post will analyze the [Read More …]
Those of us who enjoy eating all types of dairy foods sometimes seem a bit put off when folks talk about lactose intolerance. Is it just an excuse to move away from dairy, maybe even [Read More …]
The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending January 29, 2021 Milk production growth was strong across most of the United States in December, with the West and the Midwest posting particularly convincing figures. Milk [Read More …]
Great news for dairy farmers and importers: Your dairy checkoff’s longstanding investment in sound science played a strong role in reinforcing dairy as a nutritious food group in the recently released 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for [Read More …]
With all 10,000 of our lakes here in Minnesota currently frozen solid this may be a strange analogy, but dairy prices move like the waves rippling out from a rock thrown in the water. The [Read More …]
An efficient calf raising program sets the stage for quality replacement animals and productive cows once they enter the milking string. An audit of your calf and heifer raising program can identify areas where efficiency [Read More …]
These are challenging times for dairy farms of all sizes. Milk prices continue to be low and feed costs high causing dairies to look for ways to diversify and enhance income streams. Furthermore, managing manure [Read More …]
John Ellsworth I wanted to take this opportunity to revisit a story that I had written in a previous blog almost three years ago. In spite of the difficulty we have faced with our economy [Read More …]
What Are the Options? And What Works? Many dairy farmers have turned to foreign help for their dairies—and been pleased. But right now, in this pandemic-specific world, is it still possible? With all the restrictions [Read More …]
Before Florida dairy farmer Louis “Red” Larson passed away at the age of 96 last July, his family compiled a book called “Papa Red Said.” It was a tribute to one of the dairy industry’s [Read More …]
While the coronavirus pandemic negatively impacted many industry sectors in 2020, it fostered a positive trend in the dairy milk category. The Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP), funded by the nation’s milk companies and dedicated [Read More …]
Like the dairy industry itself, National Dairy Shrine continues to evolve. Executive Director Mike Opperman and Board President Dr Dennis Funk talk with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about scholarships and the Museum, along with [Read More …]
The prior post reviewed how the year 2020 compared to 2018 and 2019. This post will review how the year 2021 may look based on current futures prices compared to 2018, 2019, and 2020. Futures prices can [Read More …]
Nutritionists have adjusted rations for protein and phosphorus over the years to benefit the environment, animal performance and improve profitability. Production perspective Precision feeding is an effective approach on dairy operations to reduce manure nutrients, [Read More …]
Dairy producers have many duties to carry out in their dairy operations, one of which is storing, handling and applying manure. Manure handling can be a significant cost on most dairies even when considering the [Read More …]
2020 has been a historic year, and the only thing for certain in 2021 is more change. President-elect Joe Biden will reenter the U.S. into the Paris Climate Agreement, renewing national commitment to reduce greenhouse [Read More …]
CDFA Secretary Karen Ross and Minister Rasmus Prehn of Denmark’s Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) focusing on dairy innovations and technologies addressing climate change. The signing event, [Read More …]
Producer milk prices are determined by formula from the prices of four dairy commodities: cheese, butter, Nonfat Dry Milk (NDM), and dry whey. The prior two posts (January 10 & December 20) covered where these commodity prices [Read More …]
General Manager Position Lancaster Dairy Herd Improvement Association, Manheim, PA, is an independent, nationally certified DHIA, founded in 1994. With over 3,000 members throughout nine states in the Northeast region, Lancaster DHIA strives to help [Read More …]
The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending January 22, 2021 Even with a short week, there was no lack of action in the dairy markets. However, the market took the news poorly with most [Read More …]
The recently released Dietary Guidelines for Americans will set the stage for federal nutrition programs for the next five years. Happily, dairy continues to be a stand-alone food group along with meats, whole grains, fruits [Read More …]
The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending January 15, 2021 After the enthusiasm ignited by last week’s USDA announcement, most commodities struggled to keep the momentum going. Weighed down by plentiful supply, the butter [Read More …]
With everyone taking an even harder look at the cost of protein in the dairy ration, we found this latest research about canola meal pretty interesting. Canola seems to be an almost perfect protein source [Read More …]
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