Audrey Schmitz

Twin Falls

Editor, Progressive Publishing at Progressive Cattle

Editor, Progressive Publishing at Progressive Dairy

Editor, Progressive Publishing at Progressive Forage

Editor, Progressive Publishing at Progressive Dairy Canada

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Dairy industry celebrates June with acts of giving, nutrition, future investment

1 week ago | agproud.com | Audrey Schmitz

Home » Dairy industry celebrates June with acts of giving, nutrition, future investmentThroughout June Dairy Month, dairy organizations and companies across the U.S. launched impactful initiatives to support local communities, food-insecure families and the next generation of dairy professionals.
June WASDE forecasts higher milk yield per cow, rising cow numbers

1 week ago | agproud.com | Audrey Schmitz

The USDA’s monthly World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report was released June 12. Milk production, pricesThe milk production forecasts are raised for both 2025 and 2026. Based on the latest information published in the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Milk Productionreport, cow inventories are raised from 2025, and milk per cow is raised for both 2025 and 2026. Estimated at 227.8 billion pounds, it was raised 500 million pounds from last month’s report.
April report on dairy cows culled for beef

1 month ago | agproud.com | Audrey Schmitz

Despite high beef prices, a smaller dairy herd and higher demand and prices for dairy cow replacements have now impacted cull cow slaughter rates for over a full year. Based on latest USDA monthly data released May 22, the number of dairy cull cows marketed through U.S. slaughter plants in April 2025 was estimated at 207,200. While up 10,700 from March, it was 31,000 fewer than April 2024 and the lowest April total since 2006.
Kids offer ice cream flavor ideas in June Dairy Month contest

1 month ago | agproud.com | Audrey Schmitz

June Dairy Month is all about honoring the hardworking hands behind our favorite dairy products, and in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, one local nonprofit is scooping up a creative way to celebrate. Stockyards Ag Experience has turned tradition into an experience with their “Create-A-Cone” contest. Blending farm-to-table education with a sprinkle of fun, the event invites kids to dream up their own ice cream flavors.
April sees another rise in milk production, cow numbers, output per cow

1 month ago | agproud.com | Audrey Schmitz

Founded more than 40 years ago, Dairy MAX is one of the leading regional dairy councils in America – representing more than 900 dairy farmers and serving communities in eight states. Evaluate the health of your embryos in the lab or chute side. Simply record a 30 second video of your embryos(s) in culture and let EmVision, our data-driven, machine learning platform do the rest. McFinn Technologies manufactures the Bowpeller line of innovative pumps for the dairy industry.
Ruth Klossner's Moo-seum of cow items

1 month ago | agproud.com | Audrey Schmitz

In a quiet corner of Minnesota, in a home bursting at the seams, lives the Guinness World Record holder for the largest collection of cow-related items. What began as a simple admiration for dairy cows has transformed into a one-of-a-kind collection that spans over 21,805 unique items and fills every room of Ruth Klossner’s house. What makes this collection truly extraordinary is how unlike most collections confined to a shelf or a single room, this one has taken over the entire home.
Replacement cow prices keep rising in 2025

1 month ago | agproud.com | Audrey Schmitz

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May WASDE projects increased milk per cow, growth in cow inventories

1 month ago | agproud.com | Audrey Schmitz

The USDA’s monthly World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report was released May 12. Milk production, pricesThe 2025 milk production forecast is raised from the previous month on expectations of an increased cow herd and a faster growth rate in output per cow, all based on the latest information published in the NASS Milk Productionreport. Estimated at 227.3 billion pounds, it was raised 400 million pounds from last month’s report.
Michigan dairy farm gives back through school nutrition program

1 month ago | agproud.com | Audrey Schmitz

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In-house expertise keeps Jerseyland Dairy’s robots running strong

1 month ago | agproud.com | Audrey Schmitz

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