A tight dry whey market and robust demand are both working to raise CME spot whey prices.

Meteorologist Brian Bledsoe says a strong ridge is keeping much of the U.S. warm and dry through mid-November, extending drought across key farm regions, but a pattern shift may bring some relief, and possibly even snow.

Transporting calves long distances at young ages is a growing practice for U.S. dairies. They do it to seek ideal rearing conditions and maximize their animal capacity and labor force. A detailed and well-executed plan can make the process relatively seamless.

This old compensation model — where family members accept below-market wages in exchange for a promised future inheritance — brings as many headaches as it solves, especially when it comes to succession planning and family harmony.

The unique relationship between Cowherd Dairy and the Four Roses Distillery is a testament to how two distinct industries can come together to benefit the environment and uphold agricultural traditions.

Bitcoin will fundamentally change farming forever, contends a growing chorus within agriculture.