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Black vultures: A problem with solutions

Cattle producers have reported increasing incidences of black vultures preying on livestock over the past decade. Learning about these birds and the regulations around them can you help protect your herd from these predators.

April 3, 2024

John O'Meara

In recent years, black vultures have been expanding their range northward. Common in the southeastern U.S., black vultures now range at least as far north as Pennsylvania and southern New England.

February DMC margin is $9.44 per cwt

An improved all-milk price by 50 cents coupled with mostly lower feed costs gave way to a DMC margin of $9.44, still triggering payments through the program.

March 28, 2024

Jenn Coyne

The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its Agricultural Prices report March 28, which includes feed costs used to calculate February Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program margins and indemnity payments.

Cattle on Feed report shows high February placements

There was a 10% increase in February feedlot placements from 2023 to 1.89 million head, representing the most February placements since at least 1996.

March 27, 2024

Tyrell Marchant

There was a 10% increase in February feedlot placements from 2023 to 1.89 million head, representing the most February placements since at least 1996.

Leap day boosts February dairy cow beef marketing slightly

March 25, 2024

Audrey Schmitz

Monthly dairy cull cow marketing is the highest since August 2023.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in U.S. dairy herds

No cases have yet been reported in beef cattle herds, and officials say it poses no threat to human health.

March 25, 2024

Tyrell Marchant

Federal agencies have confirmed that the “mystery illness” that had been affecting cattle on dairies in Texas, Kansas and New Mexico has been diagnosed as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).

Dairy risk management calendar: April 2024

Progressive Dairy provides monthly online updates of important dates, reports and advice affecting risk management decisions.

March 23, 2024

Jenn Coyne

Here's Progressive Dairy’s look ahead at important dates, reports and advice affecting risk management decisions, as well as other information impacting your milk check in April.

Leap day factors into milk production jump

Milk production and output per cow increase in USDA estimates due to extra “leap year” day in February.

March 21, 2024

Audrey Schmitz

Year-over-year U.S. milk production was up 2.2% in the February USDA report. However, with February 2024 containing an extra day due to “leap year,” the adjusted number is closer to -1.1% on a daily basis.

U of I to incentivize producers to get climate smart

The University of Idaho's new program, funded by a $55 million USDA grant, promotes climate-smart practices among Idaho farmers, aiming to address agricultural challenges and spur collaboration and innovation.

March 19, 2024

Julia McCarthy

“Everyone knows what these practices are. Many farmers are doing them already,” says Dr. Sanford Eigenbrode, professor of entomology at the UI and a project lead for the Innovative Agriculture and Marketing Partnership (IAMP).

Economically utilizing virtual fence for strategic natural resource management

Producers still have a lot of questions about how feasible virtual fencing is on their operations. Ongoing research in the West seeks to demonstrate how the technology can help with labor and natural resource management.

March 14, 2024

David Bohnert

The use of virtual fence technology using GPS collars with the ability to provide audio and electrical cues may offer an economical management tool to strategically graze areas based on specific land and livestock management objectives.

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.

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Black vultures: A problem with solutions

February DMC margin is $9.44 per cwt

Cattle on Feed report shows high February placements

Leap day boosts February dairy cow beef marketing slightly

Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in U.S. dairy herds

Dairy risk management calendar: April 2024

Leap day factors into milk production jump

U of I to incentivize producers to get climate smart

Economically utilizing virtual fence for strategic natural resource management

USDA milk production lower due to lower cow inventories

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