Dairy Herd
RaboResearch’s World Dairy Map reveals a 2% annual trade growth, a 40% surge in cheese trade and why the U.S. and Argentina are the new leaders of future supply.
With beef-on-dairy revenue boosting profits, analysts say producers should use today’s margin opportunity to lock in protection before markets shift.
A Canadian ag policy leader says annual USMCA reviews could slow investment across North America but sees an opportunity for the U.S. and Canada to reach a win-win on dairy.
Research and field experience have answered many of the biggest questions surrounding HPAI while reshaping how veterinarians diagnose, monitor and manage the disease.
A strategic investment in ultra-filtered milk technology positions California farmer-owners to lead the high-protein nutrition market.
The U.S. dairy industry has lost 71% of its farms since 2000, yet milk production has surged by 38%. Discover how a smaller, high-tech fleet of farms is keeping up.
Between a new DHS clarification and G.T. Thompson’s transformative 350-day contract bill, dairy leaders Gregg Doud and Rick Naerebout weigh in on the path to workforce stability.
As the New York State Fair pauses its iconic live birthing center for 2026, the dairy industry navigates a complex shift in advocacy, balancing strict biosecurity with a new era of digital education.
Managing 900 cows across two dairy sites, the Baerwolf family built Sassy Cow Creamery into a destination where farming, processing and agritourism come together.
Seven years after a catastrophic fire, a dairy family reflects on the perfect storm that tested their grit and built the unbreakable team unit driving their success in 2026.
Ice cream production jumped 7% in May, but a relentless heat dome is now curbing milk supply and pressuring a market where Class III prices continue to slide lower.
Lower corn and soybean meal prices are giving dairy producers a chance to lock in feed costs and protect margins, even as milk markets face continued pressure.
With 400 groups in lockstep, Chairman G.T. Thompson’s labor bill moves to the House Judiciary Committee. The goal: Open year-round H-2A access for the first time since the program’s creation in 1986 and cap mandatory wage hikes.
Researchers at Penn State are developing the CalfHealth System, an AI-powered platform that combines behavior monitoring, precision livestock technologies and veterinary diagnostics to identify calves at risk for bovine respiratory disease before obvious clinical signs appear.
Butter is no longer just a utility; it’s an experience. Discover why the dairy industry is trading health stats for TikTok trends to win over a generation that craves flavor over function.
From high-tech dairies to young producers and long-time employees, the MILK Business Awards spotlight the people and operations shaping where dairy goes next.
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.