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Meet the Official Judges of World Dairy Expo 2024
Sep 24, 2024 · Kaleb Kruse hails from Dyersville, Iowa, where he milks 100 cows with his parents, Tom and Sara Kruse, and brothers Cole and Carter. They focus on high type and genomic genetics in all seven breeds and have seen success in the Showring, receiving many accolades in the Junior shows at World Dairy Expo and numerous Junior and …
Milk Prices - Dairy Herd
Dec 30, 2024 · Continued lower milk production could significantly change the fundamental outlook of the market. However, the current milk supply is sufficient, leaving buyers comfortable with the current supplies.
Magazine Issue Archive - Dairy Herd
Nov 14, 2024 · Dairy Herd Management magazine provides production, management and operational information for dairy operations of all sizes. It helps producers and their management teams operate more efficient and profitable dairy businesses that produce safer, healthier and higher quality dairy products.
The Last Frontier: The Story of Alaska’s Only Dairy Farm
Nov 26, 2024 · The family bought land and acquired another 640 acres, which included a 40 x 100 ft building. Despite its crude structure—a dirt floor and metal walls—they began milking a handful of cows, marking the inception of their dairy farm.
Weaker Milk Supply Drives Class III Milk Price to 27-Month High
Oct 22, 2024 · As the days get shorter and the weather cools, harvest is in full swing for dairy farmers around the country. As another crop year comes to a close, farmers are likely rejoicing at recent milk checks though the September Class III milk price settled at $23.34 per hundredweight, the highest in more than two years, since June 2022.
The Ultimate Gift: Dairy Farmer Becomes Lifesaving Hero by …
Dec 24, 2024 · The Ultimate Gift: Dairy Farmer Becomes Lifesaving Hero by Donating Both His Liver and Kidney Brian Forrest of Maple Ridge Dairy near Stratford, Wisconsin, embodies a spirit of selflessness and resilience, as he has been an organ donor, not just once, but twice.
Milk Carton Shortage Disrupts Dairy Marketplace - Dairy Herd
Sep 27, 2024 · Supply chain issues once again are hitting the U.S. dairy industry. This time, it’s a shortage of milk cartons. On October 25, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a policy memo acknowledging that “schools in multiple states are experiencing milk supply chain challenges related to packaging issues.”. The memo empowered state agencies to allow USDA-funded milk program ...
News - Dairy Herd
In the fast-paced world of business, we often find ourselves placing personal well-being on the backburner. However, the key to thriving rather than merely surviving in today’s hectic environment is found in something surprisingly simple: prioritizing self-care and establishing a strong morning routine.
Sustainable Dairy Farming
Dec 2, 2024 · Products making environmental, social and governance-related claims averaged 28% cumulative growth between 2018 to 2022, versus 20% for products that didn’t, according to McKinsey & Company.