By continuing to support technological research, providing economic incentives, and fostering industry-wide collaboration, the dairy industry is poised for a promising future, where sustainability serves as the foundation of its growth.

As beef-on-dairy becomes more of the standard, disconnects between dairies and feedlots continue to challenge collaboration and performance.

With the herd size at a 30-year high and production growing, milk prices are under pressure going into the new year. However, strong cattle prices are changing the math for dairy farmers.

Dairy’s future hinges on immigration reform. Labor is the top challenge with immigrant workers milking over two-thirds of cows. Pragmatic, bipartisan solutions are vital for sustainability.

RaboResearch senior dairy analyst Lucas Fuess says booming milk output in the U.S. and other major exporters is tipping markets into oversupply — and signaling tougher price terrain heading into early 2026.

Dairy farmers are facing a growing layer of digital risk.