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The Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) advanced Class I base price set a new all-time record high in June at $25.87 per hundredweight (cwt). The June 2022 price is up 42 cents from May 2022 and $7.58 more than June 2021.

Monthly U.S. milk production was below year-ago levels for a fourth consecutive month in April, with cow numbers lower than a year earlier and output per cow unchanged.

Linda Christensen has carved out a niche audience for herself over the past 50 years as the sole “butter head” sculptor of Princess Kay and finalists at the Minnesota State Fair.

Weaning calves early pays dividends in better calf performance and in saving money by feeding less milk replacer per calf. Here are some guidelines about weaning and taking care of calves after weaning.

Research is generally mixed on the feasibility of group housing for pre-weaned calves, especially relative to calf health.