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It's becoming an unpleasant theme for the year, U.S. dairy operators could see a further squeeze on their margins as 2023 continues.  USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski says once again, they’ve increased production projections while trimming milk prices.   So, wh...

Milk production in the United States came in at 226-billion-pounds last year, 0.1% increase from 2021.  Revisions to 2021 production increased that’s year’s total by 35-million-pounds.  Meanwhile, 2022’s revised production was down 158-million-pounds from the previous USDA publication.  Annual total milk production has in...

If you didn’t grow up on the farm, you love this time of year, because of vacation; time away from the office, from school, from the hustle and bustle of life.  For those that grew up, or still live on a farm, you’ll know December 25th is just another day.  Dairy farmer Ken Sm...

Washington State University’s Department of Animal Sciences announced earlier this month the addition of Visiting Fulbright Scholar Dr. Dinu Gavojdian.  Gavojdian comes to WSU from the Research and Development Institute for Bovine, Romania.  He joins Dr. ...

The National Milk Producers Federation wants the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to speed up the approval of climate-smart feed additives.  The group wants the FDA to modernize its regulations allowing for faster approval of animal feed additives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  The mil...

This year's U.S. milk output is likely to end up being ever so slightly down from last year at 226 billion pounds.  USDA's USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski said output's running below previous expectations due to, "slower growth in milk per cow."  B...

The more than 1,800 dairy cows that died in a blizzard in the lower Yakima Valley a few weeks ago will cost the dairy an estimated $4 million, not including the lost production.  Farm Service Agency program specialist Gerri Richter told Capital Press that seven dairy farms have given notices of loss to the agency’s office in Yakima, and more are expected to report soon.  The dair...

Shelter from wind, and maintaining nutrition requirements, in extreme winter conditions are key in keeping livestock healthy and reduce stress.  Washington State University's Don Llewellyn said assuring proper feed and nutrition and water for livestock during adverse winter weather conditions is extremely important.  Bu...

The Dairy Farmers of Washington, and many others around the country, have begun to realize that better they treat their cows, the better benefits they can reap.   Dan Wood, Executive Director of Washington State Dairy Federation, said that means things like good bedding, massagers and much more so that the consumers can be confident in the care.  ...

Dairy Researchers at Washington State University are working on making the diets of cows more efficient and beneficial to quality and yield.   Dr. Joe Harrison, a Professor with the Department of Animal Science, said they’ve been able to make some discoveries on microbial pathways.   “...