Dairy Herd
Facing a tidal wave of misinformation from non-experts, producers and veterinarians are stepping up as social media advocates to bridge the gap between consumer curiosity and the realities of livestock production. Learn how industry professionals are building trust and public understanding one post at a time.
Officials have confirmed the first case of highly pathogenic avian flu in a Wisconsin dairy herd.
Choosing the right hybrids and learning from last year’s harvest can set up a stronger silage season.
Gary Hanman, founding CEO of Dairy Farmers of America since its creation in 1998, has recently passed, leaving a lasting mark on the cooperative and the dairy industry.
A seventh-generation dairy farmer is turning everyday moments with curious schoolkids into powerful advocacy to bring whole milk back to classrooms.
The 2026 Zisk Report shows that dairy producers again expect a profitable year, but not all producers will share equally in that success.
Prevention, detection and long-term control of these diseases are key to avoiding a $300-billion impact.
Low costs, recent expansions, high beef prices and government programs are mitigating the impact of low milk prices
The eight individuals who will serve as official judges during World Dairy Expo 2026 have been confirmed.
The Michigan Milk Producers Association just announced the acquisition of the Leprino Foods plant in Remus, Mich.
Clean Energy has begun injecting renewable natural gas from its new South Fork Dairy facility in Texas into the interstate pipeline, turning manure from 16,000 cows into low-carbon fuel.
Nathan Isler shares his journey through grief after losing his father, offering insights on the resilience that comes on the other side of loss.
The dairy market has had a tough run for the majority of 2025. As we approach the new year, is there any hope for prices going forward? The USDA seems to believe that growth is yet to come.
Nestled in South America, Lechera Protea Dairy masterfully blends a rich heritage with pioneering innovation, transforming from modest 1975 ambitions into a high-tech, high-output operation.
During Monday’s roundtable with farmers, Trump said he’ll cut environmental requirements on tractors and other farm equipment, pushing manufacturers to lower prices and make machines simpler to operate and repair.
As the dairy industry navigates the future, it’s clear using a combination of innovation, consumer engagement and sustainable practices will be pivotal.
Three market analysts and dairy leaders break down what’s pressuring milk prices, what’s driving cattle prices and why grain markets can’t find clarity.
Many heifer intramammary infections begin months before calving, long before milking hygiene becomes relevant. Targeting prevention earlier can protect future milk production and improve overall herd health.
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 cows are embracing a new job assignment as incubators that fill the U.S. fed beef supply pipeline. Purina Animal Nutrition, in collaboration with industry partners, has published the Second Edition of its highly insightful “Beef-on-Dairy Industry Report.”
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’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.
Dairy farmers are facing a growing layer of digital risk.
With increasing insecticide resistance and the emergence of new tick and tick-borne pathogen species, veterinary entomologists are more critical than ever.
Travis Ties serves many roles at Holdgrafer Dairy, including the head of feed operations for the 400-cow dairy located near Bellevue, Iowa. He’s been named the winner of the 2025 MILK Business Employee Excellence Award.
Walmart opened its second U.S.-owned milk processing facility in Valdosta, Ga., a $350-million plant supplying milk to more than 650 Southeast stores.
Three dairymen at the MILK Business Conference explain how steady, intentional decisions around people, technology and key metrics are helping their farms stay competitive and resilient.
Many larger dairies report having biosecurity protocols in place, according to a Farm Journal survey, but there are gaps in the relevancy of plans, farm security, hygiene and herd health practices, and training.