Global Dairy Trade Event 340 concluded with the GDT Price Index up 4.6%

Key Results

AMF index up 5.3%, average price US$4,787/MT
Butter index up 3.8%, average price US$4,723/MT
BMP not offered
Ched index down 1.7%, average price US$4,044/MT
LAC index not available, average price not available
SMP index up 5.4%, average price US$2,400/MT
WMP index up 4.6%, average price US$2,799/MT

Full results have been published on www.globaldairytrade.info.

WASDE Lowers Milk Production For 2023 And 2024

The milk production forecasts for 2023 and 2024 are lowered from last month. The cow inventory
is reduced, reflecting the average July 2023 cow number reported in the recent Milk Production
report. The reduction in cow numbers is expected to continue through 2023 and into the first half
of 2024 as returns remain under pressure. For 2023, output-per-cow is forecast to increase at a
lower rate than previously expected on recent data and the expected impact of high temperatures during the summer. However, the forecast of milk per cow for 2024 is unchanged.
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Feeding For Protein And Profit Webinar on Sept 27

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Team’s 2023 Dairy Webinar Series continues Wednesday, September 27 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. CDT, with a focus on feeding for protein and profit.

“The August protein price moved up to 2.08 from the July price of 1.15. This refocuses producer interest on increasing the protein content of their milk,” notes Iowa State University and Extension Dairy Specialist Fred Hall.

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I-29 Moo University Presents Evaluation of Fodder Production Systems for Dairy Farms Webinar On September 19

The I-29 Moo University 2023 Dairy Webinar Series continues on Tuesday, September 19 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. CDT with a focus on feeding fodder to dairy cattle.

The webinar will feature Brad Heins, Professor of Organic Dairy Management at the University of Minnesota’s West Central Research Center in Morris, Minnesota.

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Dr. Buckley Earns National Mastitis Council Honors

The National Mastitis Council (NMC) named Michelle Buckley, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa  among the eight selected as its 2024 Scholars.

The graduate students won an expense-paid trip to attend the 63rd NMC Annual Meeting, scheduled for Jan. 29-Feb. 1, in Dallas. This program strives to support the development of future udder health, milking management and milk quality specialists.

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Iowa Milk Production Up 2 Percent YOY

Milk production in Iowa during July 2023 totaled 502 million pounds, up 2 percent from the previous July according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Milk Production report. The average number of milk cows during July, at 240,000 head, was unchanged from last month but up 4,000 from July 2022. Monthly production per cow averaged 2,090 pounds, up 10 pounds from last July.

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Dr. Gail Carpenter On NAIDC Executive Committee For 2023-24

North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge® (NAIDC) recently elected new leadership, including three new board members and Executive Committee.

The NAIDC Executive Committee for 2023-24 includes:

  • Chair: Cathy Myers, DVM, Amelicor, Fresno, CA.
  • Vice Chair: Alex White, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA.
  • Associate Vice Chair: Jeffrey Elliot, Balchem, Amarillo, TX.
  • Finance Chair: Dave Thorbahn, Select Sires, Plain City, OH.
  • Programs and Engagement Chair: Gail Carpenter, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.
  • Program Chair: Ted Halbach, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI.

NAIDC is an innovative event for students in dairy programs at North American post-secondary institutions. Its mission is to develop tomorrow’s dairy leaders and enhance progress of the dairy industry by providing education, communication and networking among students, producers, and agribusiness and university personnel.

Dairy Spanish Webinar El “Break” Info-Lechero Sept 20 & 27, Oct 4 & 11, 2023

To help Spanish dairy workers and the Spanish dairy industry to get the most current and update research information, UW-Extension has developed the Dairy Spanish Webinar El “Break” Info-Lechero. This Webinar is an update on different dairy topics covering reproduction, colostrum management, Fresh cows’ management, and milk quality and more. Join this event in 4 different sessions and take the opportunity to learn from and discuss with experts on the dates below: Continue reading “Dairy Spanish Webinar El “Break” Info-Lechero Sept 20 & 27, Oct 4 & 11, 2023”