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With alfalfa being one of the most important forage crops on the farm and feed prices on the rise, it’s critical to ensure your stand is harvested in a timely manner to maximize quality while preserving quantity

Farm moms are in the fields, milking cows, feeding calves, paying the bills and somehow still manage to put supper on the table. They are very involved in their community and show up at their kid’s school events.

The dairy industry has been impacted by overtime labor rules, rigorous permitting processes and the shortage of water. As a result, cows are migrating toward areas like South Dakota, who has seen tremendous growth.

Automakers, including Ford, recently announced they are planning to remove AM radio from their lineups. Joe Gill, National Association of Farm Broadcasters president, says this move poses a threat to public safety.

Have you ever wondered why some topics, people, or plans resist change?

Agtech startup MyAnIML™ announces a hardware update designed to support the implementation of its AI-enabled predictive health platform in commercial feedlot and dairy operations. 

The Coca-Cola Company has announced its plans to build a new fairlife production facility located in Webster, New York.

Recently, NMPF president and CEO, Jim Mulhern, spoke to AgriTalk’s host, Chip Flory, about federal milk marketing orders. NMPF has requested a national hearing to amend five pricing provisions under the FMMO.

Scientists at Clay Center, Neb., have collaborated to produce the first gene-edited calf with resistance to bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV), a virus that costs the U.S. cattle sector billions of dollars annually.

The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy unveiled some big moves in the private sector that may make it easier for dairy producers to capitalize on carbon credits to benefit both climate and their bottom lines.

While there is uncertainty ahead, there are also big opportunities for the younger generation. Dive deep into what colleges and universities offer to help you navigate your future career.

The Office of Investment Security proposed a rule on Friday that would require foreign entities to garner U.S. government approval before they are able to purchase land within 100 miles of eight military bases.

More than 75% of the farm bill is reserved for nutrition and SNAP. Congressmembers are looking to tighten the reins on SNAP benefits that "cost taxpayers billions and contribute to the nation's obesity," says Sen. Rubio.

The record for most lifetime milk produced by a registered Holstein cow has been broken once again in 2023. This time by Nor-Bert Colby Connie, a 14-year-old Holstein owned by Nor-Bert Farm in Bremen, Indiana.

Robots, sensors, connected devices, virtual reality and even artificial intelligence (AI) have become a daily presence in our hospitals. As agriculture is facing its own transformation what lessons can we learn?

Michael Swanson says we’ve likely seen the peak for food inflation last summer. What drove the 14% food inflation since the COVID pandemic has been four factors: transportation, labor, shipping and packaging. 

After culling nearly a quarter million cows in January, the U.S. dairy herd currently sits at 9.435 million head – the largest since August 2021. That growth gap is being filled largely with springing heifers.

Lenders In the hearing seemed to agree on a boost to lending limits in USDA guaranteed loans as lawmakers ready for the next farm bill.

Exports rose 2.1% in March from the prior month to a seasonally adjusted $256.2 billion while imports declined 0.3% to $320.4 billion, the Commerce Department said.

There’s a new equipment option for raising preweaned dairy calves, and it’s a far cry from the pocket-knife-slice approach of the past.

With the current economic situation, both in agriculture and even personally, it is easy to feel stress and overwhelmed. Here are some suggestions on how to manage stress and work through a difficult time.

The founder and CEO of GoodSport Nutrition, Michelle McBride shares her career path, advice, lessons learned and more in a casual sit-down conversation.

According to American Farm Bureau Foundation, the 40- to 90-minute courses focus on four themes: Careers, celebrating local food events, pollinators and regenerative ag.

Buckingham Palace recently announced that the Coronation of His Majesty the King will take place this coming Saturday, May 6. As a result, there is an expected surge in both dairy and meat sales in the United Kingdom.

Raising heifers is expensive, to be sure. But in the long run, raising them right is far more important than raising them cheap.

Dairy producers have adjusted to uncertainties that face them such as rising feed costs, ongoing labor challenges and navigating a pandemic and its ripple effect. Three producers share how they tackle uncertainties.

The reason for the shift is rooted in financial improvements, according to James Mintert, professor in the Department of Ag Economics at Purdue.

The causal link between the Federal Reserve discount rate and inflation is obvious to all serious armchair economists, but calls for an impending recession in the U.S. are missing a few details. John Phipps explains.

Farmers in the Southern Plains are finally starting to see much-needed moisture hit their fields. It may be too late for winter wheat, but it’s a hopeful sign for those needing the rain to even plant summer crops.

Phil Plourd, president of Ever.Ag Insights, says that from a producer perspective, risk management decisions have gotten tougher in the past few months. Penn State offers tips to be considered when using milk futures:

Winds topping 55 mph, along with dry soils, recently planted fields and the direction of the fierce winds, all created the "perfect storm" to cause the major dust storm that turned fatal Monday in Illinois.

The Holstein breed is wrestling with the phenomenon of a newly identified genetic defect for Recumbency.

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The “Wood Milk” ad— funded through MilkPEP —goal is to make people pause and question what they are consuming and the nutritional value of their choices.

In April 2017, Ray Starling, Special Assistant to the President for Ag, Trade and Food Assistance during the Trump administration, received some important news. What happened next helped change the course of history.

Excessive frame size, dark meat color, narrow loin eyes, lengthy finishing time – these are among the top complaints about feeding Holsteins for beef.

“We have a pretty deep trough of low-pressure that's kind of parked over the Midwest, which is leading to below-normal temperatures,” says Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist. Here's a look at the 30-day forecast.

For the third time this year, a Dairy Margin Coverage payment will be issued. Here's what to expect.

As the upper Mississippi River continues to rise, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the worst is yet to come, with a top 10 flood crest not expected near the Quad Cities for as much as two more weeks.

Competing for talent is the most concerning human resource matter for agriculture and food employers, followed by recruiting difficulties.

In 2006, dairy producer Ken Smith and family purchased an old truck stop property near their family dairy farm and began an ice cream business. Moo Thru has grown in more ways than one.

If finalized, the guidance would allow nut, oat, soy, and other non-dairy products to utilize the name "milk” despite not containing dairy, nor having the nutritional value of dairy products.

The number of farms in the U.S. is declining while the average farm size increases and land in farms remains relatively constant. Here's the latest numbers from USDA’s Economic Research Service.

With today’s market conditions, producers are capitalizing on strong beef prices. More cows went to slaughter in March, the highest total since 1986, the year of the whole-herd buyout program.

Currently, foreign meat that is processed in U.S. plants can be labeled “Product of USA.”  Arun Alexander, Canada’s deputy ambassador, isn't convinced this is a good practice.

Learn to connect with others who are in the dairy industry—even if they milk cows in a different part of the country or their herd size differs from yours. If children can spark up a conversation, so can us adults.

Congress's ag committees on Monday received a letter, urging them to prioritize ag research infrastructure in the farm bill. According to a report, universities need a $50 billion ag research infrastructure overhaul.

With temperatures rising from coast to coast, now is the time to wash and put away all of the calf jackets used over winter.

As more dairies face labor challenges, the need for extra help on a farm is evident and Miguel Rangel, DVM, a past visa recipient, says that government-issued visas can help fulfill that labor need.

Kentucky is the 27th state to put a wall up against the legislation. EPA countered Kentucky’s move, asking the court to make clear that the latest rule does not apply nationwide.