Putting off letting go of the wrong employee often makes problems harder to fix later.

Agropur’s $130 million Midwest expansion capitalizes on South Dakota’s production surge and Wisconsin’s whey capacity, positioning the co-op to lead the global market for high-value dairy proteins.

The High Plains Dairy Conference returns to Amarillo in March 2026, offering producers critical insights into global markets, labor tech and biosecurity to navigate a high-stakes industry.

Closure will affect 221 employees, with layoffs starting April 11 and the grind facility closing around May 31.

With milk checks tight, dairy farmers are finding relief in the high-dollar value of beef-on-dairy calves.

In an industry where water is becoming as precious as milk and data is as vital as feed, the successful producer of 2026 and beyond will be the one who balances today’s “black calf” revenue with the existential necessity of long-term resource management.