Dairy Herd
From La Niña to El Niño, what does the shifting Pacific mean for your 2026 yields? Atmospheric scientist Matt Reardon leans toward optimism while keeping his eyes on these factors.
Dr. Adam Beard shares new research evaluating short-term contact between cows and calves and its impact on early calf health and growth.
What started as a simple way to spot my husband behind the wheel has evolved into a noisy, three-honk love language.
As Western cattle migrate to the Upper Midwest, the 2026 market is defined by a massive regional processing boom and a relentless focus on the high-value beef-on-dairy “black calf” premium.
New Farm Journal research explores six keys highlighting consolidation risk, regional divides and expansion sweet spots in a shifting landscape that prioritizes integrity and a tech mindset.
As the limitations of manual culturing and visual inspection become more apparent, the industry is shifting toward passive detection — systems that monitor the cow without requiring extra labor hours. But this requires expert interpretation from veterinarians to ensure the data translates into actionable treatment.
While inflation remains above the Federal Reserve’s target of 2%, the outgoing president and CEO favors a pause on interest-rate reductions while noting AI’s potential to shift labor needs
The U.S. and Argentina have finalized a trade agreement that modifies tariff rates, sets a cheese quota and addresses regulatory requirements for certain U.S. dairy exports.
On farms and ranches, stress is part of the job. But couples who stay connected and are intentional about their relationship can navigate the busy seasons without letting it strain their partnership.
Whether in a blue or a red state, the message to Washington is the same: the U.S. dairy and agricultural sectors cannot remain globally competitive while their workforce remains in the shadows.
The proclamation authorizes an 80,000 metric ton increase in in-quota lean beef trimmings imports in 2026. Economists say retail beef prices are unlikely to drop without impacting producers.
Researchers are beginning to step back and look at the bigger picture, examining how the virus affects cows not only in the days and weeks after infection, but what it may mean for their health and performance long after.
Tight cattle supplies, delayed herd rebuilding and resilient beef demand point to continued market strength, with economists saying higher cattle price highs in 2026 are still on the table.
From NFL training camps to the 365-day dairy grind, discover why elite discipline, calloused hands and “no offseason” are the shared requirements for both professional athletes and producers.
Beef-on-dairy steers need better fiber than conventional cattle to perform their best.
Panic buying ahead of winter storms collided with surprisingly tight inventories to send butter prices on a late-January rollercoaster.
Cornell University’s Daryl Nydam explores balancing short-term beef-on-dairy profits with the three-year investment of replacement heifers to ensure long-term herd efficiency and sustainable management flexibility.
Virtually all calf starter grain formulations in the U.S. currently lean on soybean meal as their main protein source. But researchers at Kansas State University are looking at an interesting alternative – distillers grain.
As the increasingly popular medications reshape the American diet, the dairy case is standing out above the rest.
Driven by a double-digit sales surge, AMPI is converting its Blair plant into a premier cottage cheese facility, betting on the “superfood” renaissance to lead the industry’s high-protein future.
Mastitis is a systems problem, not just an infection. Control requires shifting from reactive treatment to proactive management and using data to solve health issues at the source.
As America’s beef cow herd hits a 75-year low, dairy farmers are stepping in with beef-on-dairy calves to help fill feedlots and keep the beef supply moving.
Following Monday’s right-to-repair announcement, EPA is demanding DEF failure data from engine makers, targeting shutdowns and derates that cause costly downtime, with more DEF changes expected.
A new front axle design cuts the turning radius by 20% versus previous models, and in-cab visibility has been improved in every direction.
Under today’s guidance, EPA says farmers can temporarily override emissions systems to make repairs, as long as the equipment is returned to compliance, claiming manufacturers misused the Clean Air Act to block access.
If December was a warning, the projections for the first half of 2026 are a siren. The latest price predictions updated on Jan. 30 suggest a sharp economic turn is underway.
USDA’s annual report reveals the smallest total herd since 1951, with beef cow numbers falling to 27.6 million despite a slight uptick in replacement heifers.
Trevor DeVries reveals robotic milking boosts farmer quality of life. Explore the link between automation, mental health and reciprocal welfare in modern dairy farming.
Treatment timing is not a single choice, but a moving target, that must balance sensitivity, percision and group-level signals to intervene effectively.