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Larmer named World Dairy Expo International Person of the Year

A decorated career in dairy cattle genetics culminates in the prestigious World Dairy Expo International Person of the Year Award for Paul Larmer as he reflects on his 40-year vocation.
September 9, 2024
Jenn Coyne

Sitting in his home office sipping a cup of coffee, Paul Larmer is seemingly common. Unbeknownst to the average person, his influence on the dairy cattle genetics sector of the industry is undeniable. It is for both his remarkable leadership and self-effacing attitude that Larmer is named this year’s World Dairy Expo International Person of the Year.



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Cattle entries stable as World Dairy Expo prepares for show amid bird flu concerns

Dairy cattle entries for World Dairy Expo are on par with previous years despite the bird flu circulating across the nation. Guidelines are in place to ensure a safe dairy cattle show for 2024.
September 5, 2024
Jenn Coyne

Cattle entries confirmed that while the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is spreading throughout the dairy industry, it’s doing little to deter those who participate in the big dance, and World Dairy Expo is preparing with heightened safety measures.


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Breaking ground: Several university research dairies build new facilities

Read an overview of plans for new research dairies at the University of Idaho, Kansas State University, Michigan State University, Ohio State University and the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
September 3, 2024
Kimmi Devaney

While some university dairies have shut down in the last few decades, others are breaking ground on new research dairies to replace aging facilities or making renovations to update their current ones. Here is an overview of some of the facilities currently under construction.




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July DMC margin highest since May 2022

A continued downturn in feed costs contributed to a favorable income over feed cost for dairy producers last month. July’s Dairy Margin Coverage margin was $12.33 per cwt, the highest the program’s seen since May 2022.
August 31, 2024
Jenn Coyne

The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its Agricultural Prices report Aug. 30, which includes feed costs used to calculate the July Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program margins and indemnity payments. July’s margin was $12.33 per hundredweight (cwt).


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Dairy risk management calendar: September 2024

Progressive Dairy provides monthly online updates of important dates, reports and advice affecting risk management decisions.
August 28, 2024
Jenn Coyne

Futures prices for milk and feed are looking favorable for dairy producers with the fourth quarter of 2024 on the horizon. At the time of this report, the all-milk price forecast was at a staggering $25.06 per hundredweight (cwt) for September and feed costs were at $10.27 per cwt, the lowest since 2020.


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