Rising tariffs between the U.S. and China are putting pressure on key dairy exports like whey and lactose, sparking concern over the potential of lost sales and falling prices.

Farming is hard work, but using technology to make farming “smart” can make it easier.

Class III futures saw a strong rebound with significant gains in May and June contracts, while cheese prices edged higher, despite ongoing U.S.-China tariff tensions impacting dairy markets.

In recent discussions surrounding trade policies and tariffs, the dairy industry has been notably affected. Rick Naerebout, CEO of the Idaho Dairymen’s Association, reflect on how the Trump 2.0 approach closely mirrors Trump’s earlier strategy, aimed at extracting concessions from trade partners.

Farm life can help ingrain timeless values into the next generation, as demonstrated by three teenagers who committed to daily duties at the dairy.

AgSource Cooperative Services is transitioning into an independent cooperative entity.