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1 week ago | 
dairyherd.com | Karen Bohnert |Jennifer Shike |Fran Howard |Taylor Leach
With dairy replacements in tight supply and beef-on-dairy calves worth a small fortune, monitoring the health and management of livestock is just as crucial as keeping a close eye on financials. One of the often overlooked yet significant aspects of this is evaluating cattle death loss.
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2 weeks ago | 
dairyherd.com | Taylor Leach |Fran Howard |Tyne Morgan |Karen Bohnert
Rising tariffs between the U.S. and China are putting pressure on key dairy exports like whey and lactose, sparking concern over the potential of lost sales and falling prices.
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2 months ago | 
dairyherd.com | Paul Neiffer |Karen Bohnert |Fran Howard |Maureen Hanson
Various farm programs as established by the Farm Service Agency have various limits based on the farmer’s adjusted gross income (AGI). However, some of these programs also allow for either a double payment amount or an increase in the payment limit. For example, the Emergency Relief Programs allowed for an increased payment limit if more than 75% of your AGI is from farming. Remember, AGI is income after expenses.
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2 months ago | 
dairyherd.com | Karen Bohnert |Fran Howard |Maureen Hanson |Jim Wiesemeyer
The conversation surrounding mass deportation has sparked widespread debate across various sectors of the American economy. Among these, the dairy industry stands out, heavily reliant on immigrant labor to keep up with production demands. Recent reports highlight this dependency, showing that over half of all dairy labor is performed by immigrant workers. In fact, dairies employing immigrant laborers contribute to 79% of the U.S. milk supply.
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2 months ago | 
dairyherd.com | Fran Howard |Karen Bohnert |Maureen Hanson |Jim Wiesemeyer
China continues to cut back on its purchases of milk powders in the global market, a worrying sign for dairy-exporting countries, especially Oceania. However, a shift in the type of dairy products that China continues to purchase could be good news for U.S. dairy exporters if trade wars don’t erupt under the new Trump administration. According to China’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the country’s economy grew an estimated 5% in 2024, driven by exports and investment.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
fedeleche.cl | Fran Howard
La producción mundial de leche entre los principales exportadores de productos lácteos se encamina a crecer en 2025, pero ¿será suficiente para compensar la creciente demanda de productos lácteos?
La producción mundial de leche entre los principales exportadores de lácteos se encamina a crecer en 2025, pero ¿será suficiente para compensar la creciente demanda de lácteos? Esa es la pregunta principal que se hacen tanto los productores de lácteos estadounidenses como los analistas.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
dairyherd.com | Robin Schmahl |Fran Howard |Paul Neiffer |Karen Bohnert
Class III futures had a little reprieve last week from the steady decline seen since mid-October, but that was short-lived as it was only temporary. Spot butter and cheese prices continue to struggle as supply remains sufficient for demand, leaving buyers complacent. Demand for the holidays has not been as expected and the inability of prices to find support at this point does not bode well for the market.
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Nov 27, 2024 | dairyherd.com | Robin Schmahl |Fran Howard |Paul Neiffer |Karen Bohnert
Class III futures had a little reprieve last week from the steady decline seen since mid-October, but that was short-lived as it was only temporary. Spot butter and cheese prices continue to struggle as supply remains sufficient for demand, leaving buyers complacent. Demand for the holidays has not been as expected and the inability of prices to find support at this point does not bode well for the market.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
dairyherd.com | Fran Howard
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Oct 23, 2024 | 
dairyherd.com | Fran Howard
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