The Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) advanced Class I base price continues its descent in July, falling to the lowest level since October 2021.

Cow numbers are up but may be turning the corner downward.

Using technology allows you to automate, monitor and manage your barn environment from the palm of your hand.  It minimizes human error and allows for focus on other tasks around the dairy instead of trying to control the barn.

Hear from Chris Wacek-Driver, independent consultant for Forage Innovations, LLC, about the importance of using an oxygen barrier film to reduce silage losses and maintain high-quality silage. This episode also covers common mistakes related to silage chopping, packing and covering—as well as strategies producers can implement to avoid these pitfalls.

Here’s an update on risk management tools available through the USDA and/or USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA), as well as other information impacting your milk check.

The seventh annual Dairy Cattle Welfare Council symposium proved to be a remarkable success. With record-breaking attendance, the highest annual membership, and unprecedented sponsorship, the council demonstrated its commitment to increasing farmer participation and fostering industry-wide communication on dairy cattle welfare.

With a pre-hearing informational session held on June 16, the schedule for potential modernization of the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) system moves forward.