Articles Tagged with ''feed costs''
Here is a brief look at the news affecting dairy producers for the week of April 9-15, 2023.
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Shrinking DMC margin triggers large February indemnity payments
A declining U.S. average milk price and higher average costs for corn and soybean meal drove milk income margins to their lowest level since August 2021.
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Feeding for rebreeding: The grass isn’t always greener
Seeing lush, green grass in the spring is always exciting, but producers should get their forage tested to make sure it’s providing the proper nutrition to enhance their cows’ reproductive efficiency.
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USDA boosts 2023 milk production outlook, reduces Class III, all-milk price projections
The USDA’s March World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates report provides updated production and price forecasts.
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January DMC margin falls to $7.94 per cwt
The January 2023 indemnity payments are the first in what looks to be a long-term trend.
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Economic update: March 2023 Class I base price dips below $19
It’s the end of the month, with lots of numbers to digest and even more to come. Here’s an update of those impacting your dairy income as February came to a close.
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Proper stocking rate as a drought resiliency tool
Once a ranch determines the feed requirements of its cows and the carrying capacity of its land, drought becomes a much more manageable challenge to navigate.
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Minerals: A puzzling part of the foundation in grazing cattle systems
It’s important for cattle producers to consider factors such as source and bioavailability when purchasing mineral supplements and delivering them to their animals.
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Dairy risk management calendar: March 2023
Progressive Dairy provides monthly online updates of important dates, reports and advice affecting risk management decisions.