Dairy Herd
Succession planning often gets pushed aside. But the decisions made in the next 90 days can shape ownership, leadership and the future of the operation.
Research suggests calves that recover from scours may still carry a production disadvantage years after the ailment has been treated.
By balancing grit, family ground rules and a 100-stall rotary expansion, Kate Musselman is transforming her grandparents’ 30-cow legacy into a 4,500-cow powerhouse in Martinsburg, Pa.
Featuring the new e19 powershift transmission and Intelligent Power Management, the midsize tractors are built to handle everything from heavy loader work to planting.
Data from Farm Journal highlights the critical aspects of biosecurity that producers must address to defend against mounting biological and trade threats.
Knowing what to do — and what not to do — can help prevent additional injury while waiting for a diagnosis on a down cow.
With NWS confirmations in South Texas cattle, a goat and a New Mexico dog, federal and state leaders say the threat is serious but manageable — if producers stay vigilant and work closely with animal health officials. Texas Governor activates state emergency operations center to support state response.
By using a formal offer, we transitioned our son from “helping out” to a professional partner, valuing his expertise in securing our dairy’s future.
Animal health officials respond to second detection of New World screwworm in a 1-month-old calf.
Nearly 60 people in Idaho have fallen ill in a raw milk–linked outbreak, with 45 cases confirmed as Campylobacter infections.
Conducting a midyear financial check-in for your operation can help you spot money hiccups early, tweak plans and stay on track for a stronger finish to the year.
New World screwworm was confirmed in the U.S., yet cattle futures rallied. An Ever.Ag analyst explains why uncertainty mattered more than the confirmation itself.
As the data flood outpaces the clock, dairy producers are outsourcing their intuition to advisers who can turn high-tech sensor points into real-world margin protection.
A quarantine order is in place; USDA officials say the La Pryor detection is the only confirmed case so far, stressing there is no food safety risk but calling on cattle producers and pet owners to monitor wounds closely and follow movement restrictions.
The first U.S. case of New World screwworm in decades has dairy producers preparing for a pest that can turn a small wound into a serious animal health threat.
New research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison is investigating whether ultrasound could provide veterinarians with a practical way to monitor mammary involution and identify cows struggling to dry off.
A new survey finds 73% of Americans always or often buy cheese when they shop, with most saying they view it as both a favorite food and a convenient source of protein.
USDA has confirmed the sample from a cattle ranch near La Pryor, Texas, is screwworm. A threat the U.S. hasn’t faced for more than 60 years, NWS is not a disease or food safety concern for consumers.
Strong milk production and softer cheese values are pressuring milk prices, but beef-on-dairy revenue has become a major counterweight in farm income.
Before adding another product to a nutrition program, you should first define the problem you are trying to solve, understand how the additive works, review the supporting evidence and determine whether the economics make sense.
After a season of financial sacrifice, Darigold’s strategic pivot into specialty proteins with Actus Nutrition marks a new era of stability and high-value growth for its farmer-owners.
IP 28 threatens to dismantle Oregon’s agricultural heritage by criminalizing routine farming and hunting practices, potentially banning in-state meat and dairy production.
As heat stress season ramps up, AI-powered barn systems could help dairies’ cooling efforts while reducing water and energy costs.
By trading volume for high-value components and investing $11 billion in infrastructure, U.S. dairy is evolving from a fluid milk nation into the world’s premier nutrient-dense global powerhouse.
USDA is expanding LRP coverage for cull cows and beef-on-dairy calves, giving dairy producers more ways to protect beef-driven revenue.
A new study examining diary calf cognition found calves fed more milk were more likely to prioritize play than food-seeking behavior.
Phil Plourd describes why the industry feels simultaneously constrained and full of opportunity.