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Strategies for applying manure for the best economic return

Dragline application is the most efficient method of manure application. Optimize equipment and hose selection to create the best economic return on this method.

October 28, 2024

Katie Kelderman

Manure application is a fast-growing industry, with more farmers looking for alternatives to commercial fertilizer. Manure is proven to be a balanced nutrient product for farmers. Not only does it supply nitrogen needs for a crop, but in the same application, it supplies phosphorus and potassium needs as well.

Even manure application begins with effective agitation

Proper agitation is the first step of any cost-effective and beneficial dragline operation to ensure an even application of nutrients in the fields.

September 19, 2024

Katie Kelderman

Effective manure agitation is the key to an even application of nutrients for the greatest benefit of crops. Consistency in your slurry provides an even mixture of nutrients across the field, and the breakdown of suspended solids allows you to clear the whole lagoon.

Volume, value boost first-quarter dairy product exports

May 6, 2022

Dave Natzke

March U.S. dairy product exports capped a strong first quarter of 2022, according to the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC). Global sales were supported by higher values and – despite those higher prices – export volumes also held their ground.

February dairy product export values set new record

April 7, 2022

Dave Natzke

A continuation of elevated prices and increased high-value exports drove the value of U.S. dairy exports higher in February, according to the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC).

Economic Update: February Class III-IV milk prices higher

March 7, 2022

Dave Natzke

Update Highlights

February Class III-IV milk prices higher
PMVAP payments wrapping up
U.S. dairy export outlook improves but imports up too
Dairy cull cow slaughter slowed in January
November 2021 mailbox, all-milk price spread tightened

U.S. dairy exports ending 2021 strong

January 7, 2022

Dave Natzke

After a slower October, November strength in foreign sales of milk powders and cheese pushed the U.S. dairy export market toward a strong finish to 2021, according to the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC).

Panel sides with U.S. in Canadian dairy trade dispute

January 6, 2022

Dave Natzke

A U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Dispute Settlement Panel found Canada is improperly restricting access to U.S. dairy products in violation of its USMCA tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) commitments. With the finding, Canada faces possible retaliatory measures if the dispute issues are not resolved by Feb. 3.

October U.S. dairy export value higher

December 9, 2021

Dave Natzke

Strength in cheese and butterfat exports was offset by weaker sales of milk powders and whey, resulting in a small year-over-year decline in U.S. dairy export volume (milk solids equivalent) in October, according to the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC).

Product, market diversity help maintain dairy export strength

October 7, 2021

Dave Natzke

Despite increases in the number of loaded shipping containers moving out of major California ports, port congestion remains a challenge. Nonetheless, U.S. dairy exporters are finding channels to reach global markets with a diverse product mix. The USDA released August agricultural export estimates, Oct. 5. In-depth analysis was provided by the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) in the organization’s U.S. Dairy Exporter Blog.

U.S. dairy product exports hard to contain

September 7, 2021

Dave Natzke

U.S. dairy exporters continued to overcome logistical challenges in July, moving more products into international markets compared to the same month a year earlier for a sixth consecutive month.

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Strategies for applying manure for the best economic return

Even manure application begins with effective agitation

Volume, value boost first-quarter dairy product exports

February dairy product export values set new record

Economic Update: February Class III-IV milk prices higher

U.S. dairy exports ending 2021 strong

Panel sides with U.S. in Canadian dairy trade dispute

October U.S. dairy export value higher

Product, market diversity help maintain dairy export strength

U.S. dairy product exports hard to contain

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