“From dumping milk to higher prices, it has been a wild year for the dairy industry. But can those higher prices continue into the new year? Farm Journal’s Tyne Morgan dives into the markets in today’s analysis with Scott Brown from the University of Missouri.

Dairy markets have experienced a rollercoaster ride throughout the year. As we close out 2020, producers are eager to hear what the markets will look like for the remainder of the year and going into 2021.”

Be sure to check out the recent article by Dairy Herd Management, AgDay TV

“This year has been a market roller coaster for the dairy industry, and the Dairy Margin Coverage program is a valuable tool dairy producer can use to manage risk,” said Bill Northey, USDA’s Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, during a roundtable at a dairy in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. “We were excited to roll out this new and improved program through the 2018 Farm Bill, and if you haven’t enrolled in previous years, we highly encourage you to check it out.”

Enrollment runs through Dec. 11.

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“Preweaned calves in the first three weeks of life receive essentially all of their nutrients in liquid form. They also are the dairy animals most susceptible to cold stress because of their high surface-area-to-body-mass ratio.

When the mercury drops, those calves expend more energy to maintain their body temperature. That draws nutrients away from immune function and growth. So it’s up to us to support those winter babies with added nutrients to keep them healthy and growing through frigid conditions.”

If you need help calculating or adjusting your feed for your young calves, we offer custom and unbiased consulting and hands-on support, contact us for more information.

Be sure to check out the recent article by Dairy Herd’s Maureen Hanson for more information and additional resources for adjusting your feed.

“Dairy producers can count on only one thing over the next 12 months: volatility. This past spring and summer, market behavior embodied a wide range of emotions that veered from panic lows to euphoric highs. The pandemic has disrupted supply chains and upended consumer habits, which could lead to more wild swings in the milk markets.

The dairy industry, which has largely adapted to these unusual times, is now moving more product through retail and government food programs and less through restaurant and food service channels. Dairy is affordable, nutritious, convenient, and familiar, making dairy products a popular staple for Americans, many of whom are now cooking more frequently at home.”

Learn more about product casualties, inventory opportunities, and the outlook of dairy over the next few months, check out this article by Hoard’s Dairyman’s Sarina Sharp.

“Ensuring feed changes are made gradually especially around weaning and when starting to feed forages are beneficial for optimum rumen adaptation and proper absorption of nutrients. Measure height and weight of calves and heifers often, especially after weaning, pre-breeding, and calving time periods.”

If you need help with forage and lab analysis or diet programs, we offer custom and unbiased nutrition programs and hands-on support, contact us for more information.

Be sure to check out the recent article by Dairy Herd’s Lauren Adams Donna Amaral-Phillips – University Of Kentucky.