Progressive Dairy

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.

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.

From farm to page: Dairy mom writes children's books

Family support and a love for educating allowed Chase Pagel to pursue her idea of writing a children’s book about a family steer.

March 1, 2024

Audrey Schmitz

For years, Chase Pagel of Pagel’s Ponderosa Dairy told herself she should write a children’s book about her daughter’s Jersey steer, Rosco, who loved to eat pink Pop-Tarts.

January culling hits 5-month high but slowdown continues

Dairy cull cow marketing highest since August 2023.

February 23, 2024

Audrey Schmitz

A smaller milking herd, tight replacement heifer supplies to keep barns full and slight improvements in milk income margins contributed to a slowdown in dairy culls marketed for beef to end 2023. That trend has continued to start 2024.

2023 annual milk production down from 2022

Cow numbers and milk production continue to decline in January USDA estimates for the seventh consecutive month.

February 22, 2024

Audrey Schmitz

2023 annual milk production was down 98 million pounds compared to the 2022 total. However, annual total milk production has increased 9.9% from 2014.

USDA milk production lower, offset by higher cow inventories

The 2024 milk production forecast was lowered, but recent price strength raises cheese, butter, nonfat dry milk and whey price forecasts.

February 9, 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.

Progressive Events: Crawfish and cows highlight Managers Academy in Baton Rouge

February 8, 2024

Audrey Schmitz

While tugboats and barges drove up and down the Mississippi River, the 2024 PDPW Managers Academy for Dairy Professionals convened on the banks in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Jan. 9-11.

Boertje Farms' journey from Dutch roots to overcoming cancer on the dairy

Hard work, determination and perseverance aid four generations of dairy producers on Boertje Farms in Visalia, California.

February 7, 2024

Audrey Schmitz

Hard work, determination and perseverance aid four generations of dairy producers on Boertje Farms in Visalia, California.

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