USDA’s most recent monthly dairy data shows that the number of milk cows declined in July for the second month in a row, after increasing month-over-month since July 2020. The expansion started after the initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic which hit during the “spring flush” in April, May, and June, when dairy purchase programs sparked rebounding Class III milk prices. Despite the month-over-month drop in July 2021, total dairy cows at 9.5 million head, were 102 percent of July 2019 and 101.4 percent of July 2020.
Additionally, milk production per cow in July was up 11 pounds, or 0.5 percent compared to July 2020. Per cow production has been higher in 2021 compared to 2020 for every month except February – whi...
What You Need to Know Today: Markets got a surprise with a corn yield of 181.2 bushels/acre in the October WASDE, above the average estimate of 177.6 bushels/acre and up from USDA’s September estimate of 178.5 bushels/acre. Although stronger demand is expected to absorb some of the addit...
Key Takeaways: On Friday afternoon, President Trump announced that Russia will “immediately supply over 300,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel” to the United States. The deal, typical of this administration, is light on details but promises an additional 500,000 tons in November and 1 m...
The USDA has lowered its 2026 red meat production forecasts slightly while forecasting a slight increase in broiler production. Beef is now projected at 24.802 billion pounds, 75 million pounds less than in September. Cow slaughter is expected to be up; however, this will be offset by lower ste...
