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Vision without a written plan is just a daydream. Here’s why putting your goals on paper, and doing the math, changes everything.
Veteran producers share how they hit 7,000 lbs. of FPCM per robot by increasing cow density and prioritizing milking efficiency over frequency in a new era of data-driven dairy automation.
A lifelong livestock advocate shares the bitter irony of developing a red meat allergy on the family farm and her battle to regain a normal life.
Beef-on-dairy calf prices have fallen from their $1,700-plus highs, putting more focus on the economics of beef semen, feed costs and calf revenue.
Milk prices, salvage values and replacement costs can change when a cow should leave the herd.
As diesel costs surge and margins shrink, forward-thinking producers are discovering that managing the fuel pump may be just as critical as managing the milk check.
U.S. milk production keeps climbing while softer dairy demand, higher feed costs and weaker beef-on-dairy returns put more pressure on margins heading into 2027.
From affordable housing to citizenship ceremonies, discover how one of the nation’s largest dairy operations is using agricultural opportunity to build a new generation of American leaders.
People, insurance and having a plan in place are easy to overlook, but they can have a big impact when the unexpected happens.
On September 11, 2001, Dan Baginski should have been at his desk on the 78th floor of the World Trade Center’s South Tower. Instead, he was 3,000 miles away — milking cows at the Washington State Fair.
Considering yeast supplementation for your cattle? Dr. Matt Dodd explains why the specific health goal and product research should guide the decision.
Grit and honor define the work, but family defines the life. Discover why the most vital harvest on any farm isn’t measured in pounds or acres, but in the resilient hearts of the next generation.
As grain prices climb and milk markets hold steady, the DMC margin is tightening and potential payments are coming back into focus for the months ahead.
As milk prices languish and margins tighten, U.S. dairy producers are counting on tariff action to deliver the market access Canada promised but never delivered.
The next generation wants a thriving farm and a thriving life. Here’s how to deliver both.
Corn silage may be off of the field, but the work isn’t over yet. Nutrient management, manure and cover crops can all help set fields up for the 2027 growing season.
AI-driven camera technology continuously monitors and adjusts kernel processing to maximize forage quality while reducing fuel consumption and machine wear.
Amino acids could be the next piece of the puzzle for farmers looking to push milk protein higher as genetics continue to drive impressive gains in milkfat.
Top 20 dairy companies reach that total in combined revenue as consolidation accelerates and firms trade diversification for focused category leadership.
Legal expert Chris Schulte breaks down why a judge rejected the Department of Labor’s proposed wage percentiles and housing adjustments, as well as how the department could respond.
As beef-on-dairy calves are pushed for growth, zinc and copper nutrition could influence how well they respond to growth-enhancing technologies.
A willingness to take risks, test new ideas and learn from failure can help farms keep improving and reach their goals.
While shoppers balk at $6 ground beef, they routinely spend double or triple that per pound on lattes, potato chips and dog food. Here is why domestic beef remains a financial bargain — and why artificial price-crushing policies could trigger a permanent supply crisis.
Milk prices are stuck, feed costs are climbing and beef-on-dairy income is facing a new round of uncertainty, leaving dairy producers with plenty to watch this fall.
Organic Valley CEO Shawna Nelson on what happens when family farms disappear — and why she’s seen barn lights turning back on.
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A day before Trump paused tariffs on 300,000 metric tons of beef imports, WSJ reports he met privately with JBS co-owner Joesley Batista, tying the move to a firm under DOJ scrutiny as cattle producers push back.