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The $1,000 Calf: Why Beef Matters on the Dairy Farm
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38:09Are you leaving calf money on the table? Not long ago, a Holstein bull calf might have earned you 50 bucks, if that. Today, thanks to high beef prices and better breeding tools, that same cow might deliver a $1,000 calf instead. Beef-on-dairy isn’t just a trend; it’s changing how progressive dairies manage their herds and drive revenue. In this epi…
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From Summer Heat to School Coolers: The August Milk Shuffle
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19:54The school bells are ringing in some changes for milk. Are you ready? Tune in to The Milk Check as the Jacoby team churns through the latest supply and demand dynamics in the August milk market, including: Why the usual summer heat dip in milk production feels normal, despite 3.3% higher year-over-year numbers Why cheese prices are holding steady a…
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The Ozempic and GLP-1 shockwave hitting U.S. dairy
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34:10GLP-1s like Ozempic and Wegovy are changing how Americans eat, and that has big implications for the dairy industry. In this episode of The Milk Check, host Ted Jacoby III welcomes Paul Ziemnisky, leader of nutrition and industry growth platforms at Dairy Management Inc., and Dr. Chris Cifelli, vice president of nutrition research for the National …
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Bienvenida, Ruth: fortaleciendo a Jacoby en Latinoamérica
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14:51En este episodio de The Milk Check, le damos la bienvenida a Ruth Aragon al equipo de Jacoby, quien se une a sus colegas de muchos años, Miguel y Yara. Es una reunión basada en décadas de experiencia, relaciones sólidas y un enfoque compartido: fortalecer la presencia de Jacoby en toda Latinoamérica. Acompáñanos mientras el equipo analiza: Cambios …
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In this week’s episode of The Milk Check, the Jacoby team convenes to dissect a dairy market that feels balanced – barely. From milk still trickling in past the flush to range-bound commodity prices, this episode covers the major trends shaping the back half of 2025. Cheese exports are keeping Class III in check Culling numbers are down as producer…
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Are you missing the biggest leap in dairy performance since the milking machine? From fertility breakthroughs to Holsteins with 4.5% components/5% fat, today’s cows are not your grandparents’ cows. In this episode of The Milk Check, we sit down with Nate Zwald, president and CEO of Progenco, to uncover how genetics is quietly reshaping the dairy in…
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Tariff talk with Will Loux from the USDEC
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39:12It’s May 8th. Do you know where your tariff is? When the tariff winds shift, the Jacoby team is there to help you steer your strategy. Tune in to the latest episode of The Milk Check with special guest Will Loux from the U.S. Dairy Export Council, as we cover: Tariff tensions – How will ongoing trade talks between the U.S. and China impact dairy ex…
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In this week’s episode of The Milk Check, we strap in for a wild ride. From tariff chaos to spring flush milk surpluses, the market is anything but predictable. Join Ted Jacoby and the team of experts as we cover key topics, including: The spring milk flush and its impact on processing plants Cream demand firming up but still long Butter market vol…
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Exit stage left: Why some producers are selling while they can
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34:17In this episode of The Milk Check, find out why some dairy producers may be eyeing the exit. Sarina Sharp, risk manager at Ag Business Solutions and the writer behind TC Jacoby’s Weekly Market Report joins the Jacoby team this week. Sarina brings invaluable insights as we dig into critical topics like: Milk prices and financial stability: How long …
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Stormy markets, steady strategies: Navigating dairy uncertainty
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27:52Dairy markets have taken a hit, with prices dropping across the board. Global economic uncertainty, tariff concerns, and weak demand have sent prices for cheese, butter, nonfat dry milk, and whey tumbling. Our team tackles this and more, including: Pricing market predictions by dairy product category Tariffs and demand changes for U.S. products Glo…
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Bracing for impact: Will tariffs churn up U.S. dairy markets?
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30:53Could tariffs put U.S. dairy exports at risk? In this episode of The Milk Check, special guest Mike McCully, President of The McCully Group, joins us to slice through the uncertainty in today’s dairy market.With trade tensions rising, could tariffs spook global buyers and push them toward alternative markets? We tackle some of the biggest questions…
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What will shape the dairy industry in 2025? Are you ready for it?In this episode of The Milk Check, we tackle the big question: what’s ahead for the dairy market in 2025? Spoiler alert: There’s no shortage of opinions—or uncertainty.🐮 Heifer shortages vs. USDA projections: are we heading for a reality check?🐄How will shifting cow populations reshap…
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Protein power: The future of dairy in a nutritional world
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50:03Where is the global dairy industry headed? In this episode of The Milk Check, we’re joined by Andy Powers, vice president of technical services at the American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI), alongside members of the Jacoby team, to explore the future of dairy. Together, we tackle emerging trends, market forces, and opportunities for dairy protein…
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Today’s dairy market is global. In our latest episode of The Milk Check, we dive into the New Zealand and Oceania markets to understand how they may impact the U.S. dairy market. Join Jacoby and our two special guests Jo Bills, ag market analyst and director of global Insights at Ever.Ag, and Steve Spencer, managing Director at Ever.Ag as we dive i…
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Low herd numbers, peak demand: Your update on the shifting milk market
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21:18As summer fades, we're moving into peak demand season for the U.S. dairy market. Keep on top of shifting trends with The Milk Check. Guest host Josh White and a panel of industry experts discuss the latest trends and projections for U.S. dairy as we approach this critical period.💸 Blue tongue’s impact on European milk production.🧈 Butterfat is buck…
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Silencing the Hecklers with Tim the Dairy Farmer
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32:43In today’s episode of The Milk Check, we’re joined by Tim the Dairy Farmer, a farmer, speaker and ag comedian. If you think dairy farming is no laughing matter, then you haven’t met Tim. Tune in for a special episode of the podcast, where Tim and the Jacoby team discuss: Strong harvest likely leading to lower feed pricesCould dairy heifer prices ri…
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Jacoby’s 75th Anniversary, Part 2: The Milkshed of the Globe
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15:19Today, we share Part 2 of a special two-part episode celebrating TC Jacoby & Co’s 75th anniversary. We’ll talk about the milk industry from the '90s to the dairy world of the future. Join Ted Jacoby II, Gus Jacoby, and Ted Jacoby III for the conclusion of our special 2-part episode as we discuss: The first TC Jacoby & Co. cheese deskOur projection …
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Jacoby’s 75th Anniversary: Part 1 – Dive into our history
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23:23A lot has changed in the dairy industry in the 75 years since Ted Jacoby, Sr. founded TC Jacoby & Company in 1949.Today, we share Part 1 of a special two-part episode celebrating TC Jacoby & Co’s 75 wonderful years in the U.S. dairy industry. From picking up 10-gallon milk cans on the farm in the 40s to shipping internationally, we’ve come a long w…
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