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My cup runneth over

November 1, 2024

Election Day, as I’m sure you’ve heard, is coming up. Responsible citizen that you are, I’m sure it’s been on your mind. It’s been on mine, too.

Finding the right balance: Relying on instinct, data or both

Cattle producers are privy to more data about their herds and the market than ever before. Combined with their intuition, that data can be a powerful tool for managing risk and animal health.

June 18, 2024

Bruce Derksen

Feedlot operators tap into their hard-earned instincts almost every minute of every day. Most also lean into data and information. When critical decisions need to be made, it can be difficult to choose the right lane. Should instinct or data guide the thinking, or is there an overlap? If they’re both valuable, how do producers find their appropriate balance?

2024 State of Dairy: Cautiously optimistic amid uncertainty in the Midwest

March 12, 2024

Kimmi Devaney

Entering an election year with high inflation and input costs, tight dairy farm margins and a farm bill that has been punted into 2024 has left many in the Midwest feeling a mix of uncertainty and cautious optimism about what is to come this year.

USDA milk production lower due to lower cow inventories

The 2024 milk production forecast was lowered from last month. In addition, strong demand and price strength raised cheese and butter prices, while nonfat dry milk and whey price forecasts were lowered based on recent prices.

March 11, 2024

Audrey Schmitz

The USDA’s World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report identifies milk and feed factors potentially impacting dairy producer income in the year ahead.

USDA feed outlook shows global grain and grain-consuming animals are reduced

February 27, 2024

Abigail George

The February Feed Outlook report showed the 2023-24 global coarse grain production is reduced. Supply is slightly lower at 442.6 million metric tons. However, reductions in total U.S. coarse grain use outweigh supply losses, lifting ending stocks.

Midwest/North: Finding alternatives to hay

September 20, 2023

Travis Meteer

A tight hay supply continues to elevate hay prices, especially when compared to softening grain prices. Thus, many cattle producers are looking at alternative feedstuffs instead of purchasing hay.

Waiting for ships to come in: Rethinking ranch profitability

Producers who simply hope for profitability, rather than demand and plan for it, are missing opportunities as managers.

September 6, 2023

Jordan Thomas

Aren’t we often waiting for something to happen, dreaming of some future set of circumstances that we hope will make our operation profitable?

Managing silage inventories: What to do if you find yourself short

Proper and accurate planning for silage needs and estimation of inventories are essential for producers to ensure an adequate and consistent supply of their most cost-effective feed source.

June 28, 2023

Renato J. Schmidt

Because feed costs are a very significant contributor to total running costs, they are a focal point for producers looking to reduce costs without negatively impacting animal performance and farm profitability.

Feed’s role in sustainable beef

Making livestock feed production more sustainable will require high levels of cross-industry collaboration.

June 27, 2023

Lara Moody

In general, reducing the environmental footprint of beef production through feed falls into one of two categories: crop production on the farm or ration innovation. How can we marry the two in a way that makes sense for both the feed and beef industries?

Drought improves but impact lingers for beef producers

May 23, 2023

Russell Knight and Hannah Taylor

Since October 2022, drought conditions have improved for much of the country, to the point where less than 24% of the U.S. is under drought conditions.

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My cup runneth over

Finding the right balance: Relying on instinct, data or both

2024 State of Dairy: Cautiously optimistic amid uncertainty in the Midwest

USDA milk production lower due to lower cow inventories

USDA feed outlook shows global grain and grain-consuming animals are reduced

Midwest/North: Finding alternatives to hay

Waiting for ships to come in: Rethinking ranch profitability

Managing silage inventories: What to do if you find yourself short

Feed’s role in sustainable beef

Drought improves but impact lingers for beef producers

Tales of a Hay Hauler: The gift of understanding

Retired Vermont dairy farmer writes children’s Christmas book

Assurance Watch: Dairy highlights wins in antimicrobial stewardship

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