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Jan 22, 2025 · 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.

May 31, 2024 · Dairy Herd Management magazine provides production, management and operational information for dairy operations of all sizes. It helps producers and their management teams operate more efficient and profitable dairy businesses that produce safer, healthier and higher quality dairy products.

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.

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.

Jan 23, 2025 · Spearheaded by U.S. Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) and Kim Schrier (D-WA), alongside Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS), Peter Welch (D-VT), Dave McCormick (R-PA), and John Fetterman (D-PA), this bipartisan, bicameral effort aims to allow both unflavored and flavored whole and reduced-fat (2%) milk to be served to students during their school meals.

Nov 7, 2024 · Compared to 5 years ago, today’s Holstein springer values are double to triple and still on the rise. As an example, October 2019 prices for high-quality springers in Turlock, Calif. ranged from $1,300-1,600/head, compared to $2,800-3,600 for the same month in 2024.

Dec 27, 2024 · Now that harvest is wrapped up and the holidays just past, farmers must redirect some of their time. And, especially with higher milk prices, experts advise to meet with your accountant and lender to conduct tax prep work.

Jan 21, 2025 · Each year the volatility in the dairy markets seems to increase. Market participants need to be aware of more aspects of the market that have significant influences. One of the large influences this year is bird flu and the impact it has had and will have on milk production and cow numbers. The ...

Jan 15, 2025 · Class III markets took a breather after yesterday’s extreme lower move to check in with spot markets. By mid-afternoon spot cheese confirmed current Class III futures around $20. In the near term, spot cheese appears to have found the high side of its range, given offers above current price levels ...