Articles Tagged with ''feed costs''
Myth-busting management concerns when using milking robots
Dairy producers considering a switch to robotic milking systems may have heard myths about the management and practical use of these systems. Here are some of the most common misconceptions and the reality behind them.
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Cows without crowns
Spring-calving season is an important time for culling decisions. Cows that have been treated well but lack in performance should be evaluated at this time.
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December DMC margin is $8.44 per cwt
A small increase in U.S. average feed costs and lower milk prices combined to pressure December’s Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program margin lower.
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Filling the holes in your forage calendar
Stretching out grazing season with careful forage management strategies, thus shortening the time you have to feed stored forages, is the most direct way to reduce feed costs.
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USDA milk production, price outlooks remain stagnant
The 2024 milk production forecast was lowered from last month but price projections remains weaker, pressured by cheese and Class III milk.
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November 2023 DMC margin moves above indemnity trigger
Small changes in the U.S. average feed cost and milk price were enough to push November’s Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) margin higher.
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Moo-ving forward: Navigating challenges and celebrating successes in Idaho's dairy industry
The last couple of years have been tough on Idaho’s dairy industry. However, despite recent hardships, resilience, innovation and optimism prevail, shaping a robust future for producers and processors statewide.
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Reduced milk per cow, cow numbers lower USDA 2023-24 milk production estimates
The milk production forecast for 2023 was lowered from last month due to slower expected growth in milk per cow.
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