Audrey Schmitz

2 weeks ago | agproud.com | Audrey Schmitz

The USDA’s monthly World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report was released April 10. Milk production, pricesThe 2025 milk production forecast is raised on larger cow inventories and slightly higher milk output per cow. Estimated at 226.9 billion pounds, it was raised 700 million pounds from last month’s report. Milk and dairy product price forecasts reflect the updated price formulas of the Federal Milk Marketing Order, as published in the Federal Register on Jan.

2 weeks ago | agproud.com | Audrey Schmitz

U.S. milk producers saw no change in average somatic cell counts (SCC) based on an annual summary of Dairy Herd Improvement (DHI) test-day results. Nationally, the average 2024 DHI test-day herd SCC was 181,000 cells per milliliter, unchanged from 2023, according to a summary report from the Council of Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) and compared to previous reports from CDCB and the USDA’s Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory.

2 weeks ago | agproud.com | Audrey Schmitz

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2 weeks ago | agproud.com | Audrey Schmitz

As the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) or bird flu continues to present challenges in dairy herds, the need for practical treatment strategies arises. This article walks through the critical first steps dairies should take when faced with a positive bulk tank test, common clinical signs to watch for, recommended treatment strategies and equipment to manage sick cows effectively.

3 weeks ago | agproud.com | Audrey Schmitz

When Hurricane Helene struck on Sept. 27, 2024, Biltmore Farms faced one of its toughest challenges yet after the storm brought relentless rains, howling winds and rising floodwaters that devastated the dairy farm and surrounding areas. Dairy manager Mike Corn recounts the chaos and hardships that unfolded over eight days without power and limited resources.  Darn it! This content is only for registered users with a subscription! Already a registered user? Sweet! Make sure you are signed in.