Class IV Prices Continue to Push Higher
10:58 | 08/01/2022
A volatile week in milk markets finished mixed after a quiet day in the spot trade. The CME spot trade saw only Grade A Non Fat Dry milk trade any volume. 3 loads traded hands and it gained 4 ¼ cents to $1.71/lb. Whey followed along and gained ½ a cent to $0.75 3/4/lb but failed to trade a load.
China to stabilise grain production, ensure livestock supply in 2022
21:13 | 29/12/2021
Food security is a growing issue
Spot Butter Surges Higher
21:11 | 29/12/2021
Spot butter surged 9.50 cents higher to $2.40/lb in the CME Spot Dairy Auction. This marks the highest price since July of 2019. Block cheese climbed 2 cents to $1.93/lb. Barrel cheese 4.50 cents to $1.6325/lb. Whey held steady at $.75/lb. NFDM slipped half a penny to $1.6625/lb.
Expanding Income Opportunities without Expanding the Dairy
20:56 | 28/12/2021
With ever-fluctuating milk prices, dairy farmers are continually re-evaluating the future of the farm. Pandemic times have added to an endless list of hurdles when it comes to adding cows and expanding in order to grow the business. With that, many dairies are looking towards other options to increase cash flow and create room for more family members on the farm.
GDT Events: Dairy prices fall, volumes drop at auction
11:23 | 25/12/2021
The GDT Price Index dropped 1.5%
Holiday Wreath Cheeseboard
11:21 | 25/12/2021
Wisconsin Cheese offers a twist on the traditional holiday cheeseboard
UK veterinary antibiotic sales cut in half in last 6 years
21:51 | 20/12/2021
Usage has been reduced by 52% in six years
Brazilian dairy experienced uncertainty in input prices
21:49 | 20/12/2021
In July, the cost of concentrated feed for dairy herds had shown a strong international rise. The concentrated mixture (corn plus soybean meal in the ratio of 70% and 30%) reached US$ 0.34 per kg in May, an increase of 51.4% compared to the 2018-2020 average.
Europe significantly decreases use of veterinary antibiotics
20:48 | 16/12/2021
Overall use has declined 43.2% since 2011
UK: Milk yields held back as feed costs rise
20:43 | 16/12/2021
Efforts to keep cost increases to a minimum has kept the Milk to Feed Price Ratio stable
