Dairy Herd
For the United States to regain its edge, prices would need to decline further.
Five years to the day after her father’s cows left, Mitzie Blanchard moved back to the family farm. The determined young woman raised a successful herd of cows and four sons who learned the true meaning of hard work.
Quarterback Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld deliver a substantial protein surprise to the Bills’ offensive line, fueling them for success.
U.S. milk production jumped in November due to more cows and higher output. With markets lagging, dairy producers face a surplus, necessitating strategic internal growth and efficiency for the new year.
Beijing’s new duties on EU dairy, a response to EV tariffs, create turbulent waters for European exporters while opening potential, albeit limited, market opportunities for U.S. dairy amid a broader push for global diversification.
Milk prices are likely to stay flat into 2026 as growing milk supplies and beef-on-dairy incentives outweigh steady demand, keeping margins tight and buyers on the sidelines.
Understanding the factors that contribute to the decline in mental health during the holidays is the first step toward managing them effectively.
As consumer priorities shift in 2026, five trends are shaping how shoppers choose and enjoy cheese.
By carefully choosing what financial details to share and with whom, farm leaders can create a culture of trust, engagement and informed decision-making.
Knowing the forces that shape feed efficiency is only half the story; the next step is using them to your advantage.
A record-setting sale of an 18-year-old pre-DEF semi has Machinery Pete pointing to strong demand for used equipment, even as high prices and weak demand continue to weigh on the new farm machinery market.
New research shows that genetic changes in modern H5N1 viruses improve their ability to infect bovine cells, helping explain recent HPAI detections in U.S. dairy herds.
This former football player’s story is a beacon for those experiencing their own ebbs and flows, proving that life’s greatest victories often come from our greatest challenges.
Hy Plains Feedyard has worked with experts to improve beef-on-dairy calves’ carcass quality through genetic selection.
The U.S. dairy industry stands at a pivotal juncture, ripe with potential yet confronting undeniable challenges.
Farmers need to be prepared to pay substantially more for their coverage in 2026, unless Congress acts now to address the impending price surge.
Congress has passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, reversing a 2012 restriction and allowing schools to offer whole and 2% milk again (pending the president’s signature).
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.