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Business. The Recent Boom in Livestock Profitability is Masking a Harsh Reality of the Overall Farm Economy in 2024. As agriculture faces multiple challenges, USDA's latest net farm income forecast is masking the reality for farmers. While livestock margins have improved for 2024, high input costs and below breakeven prices for row crops means ...
Ag Grain Commodity Markets, Prices & Futures | Dairy Herd
Commodity 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!
State of the Dairy Industry | Dairy Herd
Jul 26, 2024 · May 20, 2024. Business. A Snapshot of Farm Journal’s State of the Dairy Industry Report. As the dairy industry continues to change at lightning speed, Farm Journal recently surveyed producers – asking them about challenges and opportunities that face them, which six leading-edge insights surfaced. Karen Bohnert.
Class III Futures Surpass Class IV | Dairy Herd
Sep 9, 2024 · That put Class III over Class IV, which climbed to $22.64 per hundredweight, up 20 cents. U.S. crop conditions remain strong. As of September 8, 64% of the corn crop and was in good/excellent condition according to USDA, down slightly from 65% the previous week, but up from 52% in 2023. The soybean crop was unchanged on the week at 65% good ...
The Big Picture - State of the Dairy Industry Survey Results
May 22, 2024 · Survey Results. Farm Journal’s State of the Dairy Industry 2024 Report surveyed 210 dairy producers throughout the U.S. whose cowherds range from 100 to 20,000 head. Our forward-thinking survey asked participants about the challenges they face, along with future opportunities. We wanted to know what they envision their operations will look ...
Unveiling a Glimpse into Dairy's Future
Jul 26, 2024 · The largest dairy cooperative, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), shared that they conducted a member-survey that illustrates that by 2030 they are anticipating only having 5,100 member farms. Corey Gillins, chief milk marketing officer with DFA, shared that this is a drastic drop from their current membership of nearly 11,000 member-owner farms.
New Beef-on-Dairy Feedlot Set to be One of the Largest in Country
By Greg Henderson July 3, 2024. Despite the smallest U.S. cowherd in 73 years and corresponding tight feeder cattle supplies, the largest cattle feedyard north of the Rio Grande is under construction in Nebraska. When complete, Blackshirt Feeders near Haigler in the far southwest corner of the state, will have a capacity of 150,000 head, all ...
Make the Most of the Gold Standard: Must-Haves for Sand Bedding
Sep 25, 2024 · Often referred to as the “gold standard” for bedding, sand has proven itself to be an ideal and profitable bedding option. Especially for the humid conditions in the Midwest through the eastern part of the country, the pros – including cow comfort, traction in the barns and milk quality – outweigh the cons – wear and tear on equipment and the process of separation from …
Strong Summer Prices for Dairy Heifers, Calves
By Maureen Hanson August 6, 2024. Holstein springers tread into $3,000/head territory again this month, roughly double year-ago values. There was little test for Holstein heifer calves, but beef-cross calf values continue to shine nationwide, with $700/head and upward the norm for newborn calves. Hot weather, avian influenza, and scarce ...
Presynch, Ovsynch, ReSynch | Dairy Herd
Mar 20, 2019 · These protocols have generally consolidated into a few management options depending on if producers want to breed cows based on visual heat versus timed artificial insemination (AI). In general, these protocols fit into one of three categories: presynchronization, Ovsynch and resynchronization. PRESYNCH. Presynchronization strategies that ...