Why There's a Big Call For Dollars and Direction in Dairy
10:10 | 22/06/2024
Climate-smart agriculture has a long way to go, despite the billions of dollars being committed. In October, Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, stated at the International Dairy Forum (IDF) World Dairy Summit Chicago, Ill., that he believes climate-smart agriculture creates an enormous opportunity, sharing that U.S. farmers want a system that is both voluntary and incentive-based.
Lactalis Canada president inducted into 2024 Grocery Business Hall of Fame
14:01 | 19/05/2024
Lactalis Canada president and CEO Mark Taylor has been inducted into the 2024 Grocery Business Hall of Fame in the Suppliers category, according to a press release from the company.
Dairy’s FARM Program Offers Free Biosecurity Resources to Help Prevent HPAI
14:52 | 14/04/2024
Consistent biosecurity measures have always been needed on dairy farms. And, on the heels of several confirmed cases of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle this spring, the need for stepped-up biosecurity measures is essential.
4 tips for avoiding milk fat drop at turnout
16:28 | 10/03/2024
Adopting a new approach to dietary cation anion balance (DCAB) at spring turnout, along with a targeted nutrition plan, is essential to avoid costly milk fat depression this season.
Is it good to drink milk before bed?
13:12 | 03/03/2024
Enjoying milk, cheese or yogurt before bed might help you sleep better
DMC Delivers its First Strong Payment of 2024
13:07 | 03/03/2024
The January Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) income over feed costs was calculated at $8.48/cwt. This means that milk protected at the $9.50 level will receive indemnity payments of $761.56 for each one million pounds enrolled. Sign up for the 2024 DMC program just opened and remains open until April 29.
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