The average price received by farmers for milk during April 2023 in Iowa was $19.30 per cwt according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Agricultural Prices report. That was 90 cents below the March price and $7.80 below April 2022 and a 19-month low.
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Year to date calf slaughter totals are down more than 15 percent, and nearly 40 percent below the five year average. Calf slaughter is primarily dairy bred calves that enter the veal market. The veal market has seen declining consumption for several years, and the pandemic accelerated that trend to some extent. Cold storage numbers for veal at the end of the first quarter showed supplies on hand are down 40 percent from last year.
Dairy cow slaughter has been above last year but is tracking very closely with the five-year average.
April’s milk production report from last Friday by USDA NASS showed the U.S. milk cow herd is shrinking. Total U.S. milk cows shed 16,000 head compared to the previous month but are still above a year ago even though milk prices are well below last year’s levels.
Strategic Considerations for Choosing a Corn Silage Hybrid: From Agronomic Traits to Fiber Digestibility
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Team’s 2023 Dairy Webinar Series continues Wednesday, June 21 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. CDT reviewing guidelines for selecting an ideal corn silage hybrid. The program will be presented by Dr. Adam Krull a Dairy Veterinarian and Nutritionist currently working for Pioneer
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AMF index down 4.5%, average price US$4,600/MT
Butter index up 2.2%, average price US$5,068/MT
BMP index not available, average price not available
Ched index down 3.4%, average price US$4,407/MT
LAC index not available, average price not available
SMP index down 1.6%, average price US$2,766/MT
SWP not offered
WMP index up 0.3%, average price US$3,244/MT
Full results have been published on www.globaldairytrade.info.
AMES, Iowa – Iowans of all ages will have the chance to experience modern dairy farming this June, as the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach dairy team celebrates dairy month across the state.
Three dairy open houses are planned, beginning with the Iowa State University Dairy Open House, June 2, at the university farm south of Ames.
Visitors here will learn about cow comfort, dairy production and sustainability, view a live milking parlor in action, and take a guided tour of the farm with campus and extension staff. Tours and dairy treats will be available from 7 a.m. until noon.
On June 14, the Western Iowa Dairy Alliance and Hickory Hill Farms will welcome visitors to an on-farm dinner and tour of the Meissner family’s farm, located near Hospers. Participants will learn about the history and growth of this family farm, including the milking parlor and cow barns, from 4-8 p.m.
The Meissners started milking in the 1890s, in Sussex, Wisconsin. Today, Steve and Scott Meissner are milking 4,000 cows two times a day, in a double-32 parlor.
“We are excited to invite everyone to celebrate June dairy month with us by touring the farm and seeing where the dairy products they enjoy get their start,” said Steve Meissner. “Great-tasting dairy products start with healthy, comfortable cows, and we look forward to sharing how we care for animals and the land.”
On June 24, the public can enjoy Breakfast on the Farm, held from 8:30 a.m. until noon at Iowa’s Dairy Center in northeast Iowa, south of Calmar.
Organizers will serve a wholesome breakfast complete with Dad’s Belgian Waffles, sausage and delicious dairy products including milk, cheese, yogurt and ice cream – all locally produced and processed. Visitors can take a guided tour of the farm and there will be activities for all ages, including hand-milking a cow, a petting zoo, story time with a local dairy princess, cow inflatables and educational exhibits.
“The open houses help give everyone a better understanding of the principles and practices we use on modern dairies, including animal wellbeing, environmental care and product quality and safety,” said Gail Carpenter, state dairy specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Dairy is the fifth largest agricultural business in Iowa, generating $5.6 billion a year in economic activity from farming to dairy processing, supplying 22,000 jobs with a labor income of $891 million. The annual economic impact of a single dairy cow is more than $25,400 per cow.
For more information, contact Fred Hall in northwest Iowa at 712-737-4230 or fredhall@iastate.edu. In northeast Iowa, Jenn Bentley is available at 563-382-2949 or jbentley@iastate.edu. Gail Carpenter can be reached at ajcarpen@iastate.edu.
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The WASDE report released on May 12 saw the 2023 milk production forecast lowered from the previous month. Cow inventories are raised but growth in milk per cow is slower. Fat-basis exports are lowered from the previous month, mainly on weaker butter and milk fat shipments, offset by stronger cheese.
All hay stored on Iowa farms as of May 1, 2023, was estimated at 380,000 tons, down 47 percent from May 1, 2022, according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Crop Production report. Disappearance from December 1, 2022, through May 1, 2023, totaled 2.10 million tons, compared with 2.40 million tons for the same period a year earlier.
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U.S. Dairy Export council reports year-over-year (YOY) U.S. dairy exports slipped 0.4% in milk solids equivalent (MSE) terms in March (-910 MT), marking the first MSE decline in exactly a year. (March 2022 U.S. MSE exports fell 0.5% before going on an 11-month streak of YOY gains.)
Because of the strong U.S. performance in January, year-to-date value and volume still grew for the first quarter (1Q). U.S. dairy export volume rose 5% (+25,398 MT MSE) and value increased 3% (+$65 million). And on the volume side, most key product categories held their own for the quarter: NFDM/SMP (+3%), cheese (+4%), MPC (+13%), WPC80+ (+18%) and lactose (+26%).
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AMF index down 2.4%, average price US$4,832/MT
Butter index up 2.4%, average price US$4,947/MT
BMP index up 0.8%, average price US$2,468/MT
Ched index up 4.5%, average price US$4,561/MT
LAC index not available, average price not available
SMP index up 1.5%, average price US$2,787/MT
SWP not offered
WMP index up 5.0%, average price US$3,230/MT
Full results have been published on www.globaldairytrade.info.
All hay prices in Iowa averaged $183.00 per ton in March according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Agricultural Prices report. . This was $10.00 above the February price and $24.00 above the March 2022 price. The March 2023 alfalfa hay price, at $189.00, was $10.00 above the previous month and $24.00 above March 2022. The average price received for other hay during March was $162.00 per ton. This was $10.00 above the February price and $27.00 above March last year.
The average price for milk was $20.20 per cwt, 60 cents above the February price but $5.50 below March 2022. Prices received for milk cows for dairy herd replacement averaged $1,700 per head as of April 1, 2023.