Dairy Herd
Dairy farming comes with enough uncertainties—don’t let market volatility be one of them.
Nobody would want to show up to their first day on the job sick, but that’s exactly what happens when a first-lactation animal enters the milking herd with mastitis.
ENSO-neutral means conditions could be close to average, but Eric Snodgrass, Nutrien’s principal atmospheric scientist, says that doesn’t mean the weather will be normal this spring and summer with growing concerns about drought.
Smart dairy technologies streamline fixed tasks, giving farmers more time for important decisions—and even a little extra time for things they enjoy. In our case, that means finally being able to feel their fingers at the end of the day!
CME cheese markets moved upward. Spot blocks climbed to $1.7350 per pound, up 3 cents, and barrels closed at $1.7300, 6 cents higher.
Amanda Buschor’s journey back to her family’s Wisconsin farm exemplifies the dynamic interplay between time-honored practices and game-changing technology.
Move over, artificial insemination. Artificial intelligence has found its way onto dairy farms, and is revolutionizing the way calves are raised
Robotic milking can be a game-changer for labor efficiency, but it doesn’t totally eliminate hands-on work—especially when it comes to fetching cows.
The ongoing discourse between the U.S. and Canada underscores a critical need for diplomatic negotiations to address trade barriers.
It continues to be a seller’s market for dairy replacement heifers, heifer calves, and beef-cross calves.
The rapid growth in the adoption of smart cameras using artificial intelligence (AI) means that more than 1 million U.S. cows may soon be under 24-hour observation.
Calf raisers are becoming increasingly cognizant of the need to optimize lifetime dairy cow performance by feeding them generously in their first weeks of life. But how, exactly, do you know how much to feed?
The Class III complex opened with continued strength from yesterday, propelled by anecdotal news of cheese being sold above spot market prices.
Activity monitoring technology is giving producers a more precise and efficient way to detect heats.
The importance of keeping pace with technological advancements underscores that the future of dairy farming lies in the hands of those ready to innovate and lead.
While many farmers are comparing the current threats of tariffs and trade wars to the situation they endured in 2018, Joe Vaclavik believes this time will be better.
Rolinda Acres presents a remarkable narrative of blending tradition with technology, guided by both heritage and adaptability.
Last week, the U.S. dollar had the worst week-to-week performance since 1995 and that, combined with global dairy price premiums, should spark some export interest and support domestic prices.
With China already imposing retaliatory tariffs on U.S. dairy, and other country’s potentially to come, dairy exports could suffer
With more than 70% of attendees representing dairy farm owners and managers, this event provides an unmatched opportunity to connect with fellow producers, exchange ideas, and gain insights to strengthen your operation.
The outbreak, discovered in the city of Gyor, is the first outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease outbreak reported since 1973.
It was a noisy week with tariff uncertainty, and the markets remain on edge to see what next week brings.
From the moment a calf is born, its journey to becoming a productive member of the herd begins.
The “right people” is a hard thing to measure and it’s different for every farm. But here are some ideas.
Agriculture has always been at the heart of Oregon’s economy, environment, and local communities. This integral role was once again underscored at the 2025 Oregon Dairy Farmers Convention held earlier this week in Salem.
U.S. cheese exports got off to a strong start in 2025, with outbound volumes totaling 103 million pounds in January, up 22% (+18 million pounds) on the year.
The exemption, which will expire on April 2, covers the two largest U.S. trading partners. Trump had earlier only mentioned an exemption for Mexico, but the amendment he signed to his order for 25% levies on imports, which went into effect on Tuesday, covers Canada as well.
As we move through 2025, the dairy industry is poised to experience significant transformations. According to Ben Laine, a senior dairy analyst with Terrain, there are three major structural changes that are intricately linked and set to shape the industry’s landscape: federal milk marketing orders, new cheese processing capacity, and trade dynamics.