As dairy farmers, we are always making decisions to make our farms more productive, efficient and sustainable.

The next critical step in the USDA’s “action plan” on proposed amendments to pricing provisions in the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) system is approaching.

Compared to last month, the USDA left the 2023 milk production estimate unchanged but reduced 2024 production expectations slightly. The outlook for prices continues to weaken.

Today’s dairy cows produce more milk than ever before and who knows where the future is heading.

There are limited expectations for an improved outlook for dairy product exports in the third quarter and lasting through the end of 2023.

Learn from Steve Maddox, owner of Maddox Dairy, and Dr. Greg Goodell, owner of The Dairy Authority, as they discuss the workflow and efficiency benefits of sample based pregnancy testing with IDEXX’s Charles Perotti.  Speaking from the producer’s perspective and from veterinarians’ this episode demonstrates how IDEXX Alertys™ sample based testing can increase access and reduce lock up times, with long term sustainable benefits to veterinarians and cow comfort.