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WEBFor decades, 305 days of lactation, plus a 60-day dry period, has added up to a dairy cow’s target calving interval of one year. But is this a standard that needs to be broken? Maureen Hanson. 10 months ago. Grain commodity markets impact farmers, producers, and consumers alike. View the latest prices and market data on Dairy Herd.
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WEBChallenges remain, though, for producers who want to expand. Dairy cattle slaughter in May totaled 216,100 head, down 22,100 head from April and 33,000 lower than May 2023. July Class III futures rose today to $19.87 per hundredweight, gaining 12 cents. U.S. milk production dropped 0.9% year-over-year in May.
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Decline in U.S. Dairy Herd Numbers Slows
WEBApr 13, 2022 · The past year saw an exit of 1,794 herds nationwide, or 5.7% of the country’s total. But the herd-number declines in the three previous calendar years were worse: 2,731 (6.8%) in 2018; 3,281 (8.8%) in 2019; and 2,535 (7.4%) in 2020. Over the last 20 years, the U.S. has lost an average of about 2,300 herds per year.
Is it Time to Rethink Dairy Cow Lifespan? - Dairy Herd
WEBSep 29, 2023 · Today, the average productive lifespan of a U.S. dairy cow is about 3 years. “Productive” lifespan is defined as the length of time cows live after they have their first calf and start producing milk. Because most cows calve in for the first time at about 2 years of age, that means, on average, cows are living a total of about 5 years.
Ag Grain Commodity Markets, Prices & Futures | Dairy Herd
WEBCommodity Markets, Prices & Futures. Use the chart below to check futures prices for commodities. Click the links for pricing on grains, livestock, oil and more and stay on top of what's going on in the markets. Cash price reflects the USDA Chicago terminal. Check out our location-based Cash Grain Bids tool here!
11 Expert Tips to Develop Dairy Employee Loyalty
WEBAug 21, 2024 · On the topic of worker loyalty, they exchanged the following ideas: Providing housing, either on the farm or off-site. Serving a hot noon meal to all workers, Monday through Friday. Offering a ride service to transport workers to and from the farm. Celebrating birthdays, work anniversaries, and cultural holidays.
Facing the Flames: The Impact of Wildfires on an Eastern Oregon …
WEBBy Karen Bohnert August 14, 2024. As wildfires sweep across Oregon, the toll on the land and its people are becoming increasingly evident. The Chamberlain family, who own and operate Dairylain Farms in Vale, Ore., are among those affected. This third-generation farm, run by Jason Chamberlain alongside his parents Warren and Lori, his wife Mary ...
Presynch, Ovsynch, ReSynch | Dairy Herd
WEBMar 20, 2019 · In general, these protocols fit into one of three categories: presynchronization, Ovsynch and resynchronization. PRESYNCH. Presynchronization strategies that combine GnRH and prostaglandin increase the number of pregnancies generated by each AI service by initiating ovulation in cows that aren’t cycling and by increasing the proportion of ...
2022 Milk Price Forecast: High Cost of Production ... - Dairy Herd
WEBIn 2022, we expect dry whey prices to come down as the cheese production increases [as well as the] spring flush. Dry whey prices should average $.14 per pound above 2021 prices.”. While labor shortages and increased cost of production will certainly take a chunk out of dairy producers’ profits, Liebrand says the increase in dairy product ...
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