2014 looks to be promising for #dairy farmers
Looking back at 2013, many producers would say it was a pretty good year; milk prices went up, feed prices dropped and the U.S. exported a record amount of dairy. Although there is always uncertainly in the upcoming year, many dairy economists are positioning 2014 to be an even more profitable.
Cheddar #cheese prices steady at high levels
CHICAGO, IL – After reaching a five-year high during the second week of January, prices for Cheddar block and barrel cheese held at those levels through Wednesday of this week in the spot market on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
Heatwave hits crops, #milk production
Vegetable producers say the extent of crop damage from this week’s heatwave in southern Australia won’t be known for weeks.
#USDA boosts ag trade estimates
U.S. imports are projected to hit record levels, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service’s revised fiscal 2014 agricultural trade forecast.
Chinese consumers positive about #Fonterra recall
Fonterra’s recent recall of fresh cream due to E.coli has gained widespread media attention in China, and is viewed by Chinese consumers as a positive response by a highly responsible firm.
Boost fertility by crossing #dairy cows with yak
Could block calving dairy herds take advantage of the shorter gestation length of the yak to help drive fertility improvements and improve profitability? Aly Balsom finds out
#Milk price outlook, the unforeseen risk of the US’
“The huge increase in supplies of natural gas and oil in the US and Canada will probably pose a strong risk to future Irish milk price by enabling US milk producers to be competitive at lower prices than before.”
Produtor do #leite pede que presidente e diretores da #Fonterra se demitam após recall
A Fonterra anunciou que um lote de creme de leite fresco fornecido para Anchor e Pams estava contaminado com E. coli e recolheu 8.700 garrafas – de 300 e 500 mililitros – do produto
USA: Produção e preços do #leite estão em alta
De acordo com o último relatório do Departamento de Agricultura dos Estados Unidos (USDA) de “Estimativas de Oferta e Demanda Agrícolas Mundiais” (WASDE, da sigla em inglês), tanto os preços quanto a produção do leite deverão aumentar em 2014.
CRV Lagoa lança Anuário Raças de #Leite Europeias 2014 com grandes novidades
A CRV Lagoa anuncia o lançamento do Anuário Raças de Leite Europeias 2014.