Dairy Herd
The beef-on-dairy boom is saving producer margins, but it’s also swelling the U.S. milking herd and driving a bearish commodity market for the second half of 2026.
High-oleic soybeans are helping this Wisconsin dairy turn homegrown feed into lower costs, higher butterfat and greater control over its operation.
Luke Lindberg points to stronger export sales, reduced trade barriers and expanded opportunities in markets including Ghana, Australia and Vietnam.
From soaring butterfat to the beef-on-dairy boom, history proves the U.S. dairy industry thrives on innovation — and 2026 is no time to bet against the resilience of the American producer.
The U.S. lets the 16-year USMCA extension deadline pass, opting for rolling annual talks. Experts break down what this means for “predictability” and the leverage needed for disputes.
Reproductive physiologist Cara Wells says today up to 20% of transferred embryos have virtually zero chance of making a pregnancy and explains how video, AI and better selection can turn those losses into live calves.
As America turns 250, the U.S. dairy farmer is proving that by marrying cutting-edge intelligence with timeless grit, the industry’s legacy has never been more secure.
Lessons from Dr. Maxwell Beal, the veterinarian who diagnosed the first case of HPAI in cattle in California in 2024.
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Higher beef prices and grocery inflation are pushing the cost of a backyard barbecue higher in 2026.
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The move will start a six-year review period as the U.S. pushes for stricter automotive content rules in negotiations with Mexico.
As temperatures creep their way higher, consider these strategies to help keep calves cool and healthy during the heat of the summer.
You can no longer just outbid town jobs for talent. Here’s why 57% of dairy producers are trading cash for work-life balance to attract and retain the next generation of farm labor.
Prompt action can help preserve joint function, while delayed treatment may lead to chronic lameness and reduced longevity.
A boom in high-tech processing capacity is redrawing the map for the U.S. dairy farmer, creating new hubs from Kansas to Idaho.
At Kieler Farms, beef-on-dairy is now a core piece of the business, with about 1,300 head finished each year and a system built to carry cattle from calf to harvest.
With summer patterns running up to four weeks behind schedule, meteorologist Don Day urges growers to plan in short windows for the second half of the growing season.
Technology can identify lame cows sooner, but experts say better hoof bath management is what keeps cows healthy in the first place.
With margins shrinking, 89% of dairy producers are fighting back at the feed bunk. Precision nutrition and homegrown forage have become the ultimate financial firewall for 2026.
As Silicon Valley hunts for rural land and water, Wisconsin dairy farmers face a $23,000-per-acre crisis that threatens to price the next generation out of their own family heritage.
Nutrition is playing a bigger role in heat stress management, with yeast, chromium and betaine stepping up as three tools to help ease the impact.
For all the demand wins dairy has seen this year, growing milk supplies and expanding cow numbers continue to keep dairy markets under pressure and prices trending lower.
Sen. Boozman’s Farm Bill 2.0 bolsters farm safety nets and updates conservation programs, but notably excludes Prop 12, E15 and pesticide labeling.
U.S. milk production hits 20.6 billion lb. as the national herd reaches a 30-year high, driven by extreme cow efficiency and a massive 21% surge in Kansas expansion.
Today’s dairy producers are making every pregnancy count, using sexed semen, genomics and beef-on-dairy strategies to turn breeding decisions into more targeted replacement programs.
With beef cattle herds at a 75-year low, the cow-calf side hustle has sent dairy replacement prices over $4,000, forcing producers to choose between instant beef checks and the future of the herd.