fmmo

Changes within FMMO Amendments

Dan Agri-Business, Dairy, Marketing

The recently announced final decision regarding Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) amendments includes adjustments provided from public comment over the past few months. Rod BainĀ has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

bulk milk

USDA Planning to Test Bulk Milk

Dan Cattle, Dairy

USDA is planning to test raw bulk milk nationally for the H5N1 bird flu virus because of the growing number of cases during the past month in California dairy herds. Rust Halvorson has more details.  Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke to reporters last week about USDA’s plans to expand the testing of milk across the country.  USDA will begin broader …

dmi

DMI President on Retail Spending

Dan Dairy, Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), Economy

The President ofĀ Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) recently talked about retail spending and volume. Rusty Halvorson has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

dairy farmers

Dairy Farmers Remain Resilient in the Face of H5N1 Outbreaks

Dan Avian Influenza, Dairy, National Milk Producers FederationĀ (NMPF)

The chair of theĀ National Milk Producers FederationĀ (NMPF) says dairy farmers are remaining ā€œresilientā€ in the face of H5N1 outbreaks. Rusty Halvorson has the story. At the organizationā€™s recent annual meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, Randy Mooney said dairy persists in its best practices in biosecurity and works with government officials, veterinarians and scientists to understand, contain and prevent highly pathogenic avian …

egg production

U.S. Egg Production Down Two Percent, Milk Production Slightly Higher

Dan Dairy, Eggs, Poultry, USDA-NASS

U.S. egg production totaled 8.92 billion during September 2024, down two percent from the same time last year. Production included 7.65 billion table eggs and 1.27 billion hatching eggs, of which 1.18 billion were broiler-type and 91.3 million were egg-type. The average number of layers in the U.S. during September totaled 375 million, down three percent from last year. September …

cattle

USDA Raises Beef Production Outlook, Trims Dairy Expectations

Dan Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Marketing

USDAā€™s October beef production outlook was noticeably higher compared to the prior monthā€™s forecast. Rusty Halvorson has more details. USDA outlook board chairman Mark Jakenowski says beef production is expected to grow both this year – and next year. ā€œBeef production was raised 210 million pounds for 2024. We’ve been seeing some increased steer and heifer slaughter and also higher …

factors

Factors Could Hinder Expansion of the U.S. Dairy Industry

Dan Dairy

The U.S. dairy industry may be poised for possible expansion. But there may be some factors that could hinder any ideas of this. Rusty Halvorson has the story.  Shawn Hackett of Hackett Financial Advisors says there are some uncertainties – like the current avian influenza situation.  ā€œIt’s now expanded into California, and we’ve had buyers get very fearful about future …

avma

AVMA Anticipates No Dire Shortage of Veterinarians

Dan Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Livestock News

A recent analysis of the drivers of supply and demand for veterinary services shows that the number of graduates from existing veterinary colleges is likely enough to meet demand through 2035. The conclusion comes after a study commissioned by theĀ American Veterinary Medicine AssociationĀ (AVMA). The projections in this analysis do not justify a conclusion of overall excess capacity or a capacity …

usda

USDA Invests in Dairy Industry

Dan Agri-Business, Cattle, Dairy, Economy, Funding

Last Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $11.04 million in funding to support dairy businesses and producers under the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBI) grant program, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the announcement at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. The initiatives support small and mid-sized dairy businesses in the development, production, marketing, and distribution of dairy …