Milk Prices, Costs of Nutrients, Margins, and Comparison of Feedstuffs Prices

April F. White, Graduate Research Associate, Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University Milk Prices In the March issue, the Class III milk future for April was $19.63/cwt and May was $18.64/cwt.  Class III milk closing price for April was $18.52/cwt, with protein and butterfat prices at $2.56 and $2.70/lb, respectively. Class III milk closed over a dollar lower than predicted in the previous issue, although the price for components increased. The Class III future for June is...

Do Not Let Your Dairy Cows Strike Out this Summer

Dr. Dwight Roseler, Adjunct Professor, Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University and Purina Midwest Dairy Nutrition Consultant Summertime brings thoughts of ice cream and baseball. The post-game little league event brings both teams to the local ice cream store to enjoy a refreshing ice cream cone. Dairy cows do not play baseball, but they do work hard and expend a lot of energy producing high quality, nutritious milk. A dairy farmer is a coach to their cows, as a dairy...

Milk Price Modernization Proposals

Jason Hartschuh, Field Specialist, Dairy Management and Precision Livestock, Ohio State University Extension Over the past year, there has been a lot of discussion about how to modernize milk prices through the Federal Order system to recognize industry changes since the last major update in 2000 and correct a change made in the 2018 farm bill that greatly affects Class I milk price. The major change in 2000 that affects the pay calculation was a switch from milk prices being based on...

Employee Training Resources for Animal Care in the Dairy Industry

Ryan McMichael, Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mercer County, Ohio State University Extension  As our society continues to evolve, we can continue to see advancements in technology that leads to increased animal production, farm management efficiency, and a decreased need for the level of manual labor that was needed 30 years ago. 

2023 Dairy Hall of Service Recognition

Dr. Maurice Eastridge, Professor and Senior Associate Chair, Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University In 1952, The Dairy Hall of Service was formed at The Ohio State University to recognize individuals who have made a substantial and noteworthy contribution toward the improvement of the dairy industry of Ohio, elevated the stature of dairy farmers, or inspired students enrolled at OSU. Two recipients were recognized on Tuesday, April 18 during the Department of Animal...

Dairy Palooza Wrap-Up

Ms. Bonnie Ayars, Dairy Program Specialist, Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University