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As the dairy industry stands at this critical inflection point, the level of new investments and innovative market developments offer a promising glimpse into its future.
What a cow eats and how she’s cared for before calving can shape her calf’s health, resilience and productivity for years to come.
A progressive step is expected to enhance market access for U.S. dairy producers, signaling a positive trend in dissolving non-tariff barriers, a commitment upheld by the Trump administration.
Cattle are naturally foragers, but not everything they consume is naturally good for them.
The 100,000-square-foot addition, expected to double the plant’s production capacity, is another indicator of the state’s growing dairy industry.
The start of June could bring high heat and drier weather, which is a stark contrast from the forecast for the last week of May.
The butter price has the potential to increase as fundamentals become supportive. Higher milk production will require increased demand to maintain or improve milk prices.
Results from Farm Journal’s State of the Dairy Industry 2025 report shine hope.
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are reshaping dairy demand by curbing cravings for processed, fatty, and sugary products, fueling a rise in protein-rich, low-fat options.
Daisy Brand has officially broken ground on a new $676 million dairy processing facility in Boone, Iowa, marking the company’s largest expansion to date.
A transformation is unfolding with geographic shifts, milk solids and revenue streams
Ahead of the 109th Indianapolis 500, drivers have made their traditional milk selections — whole, 2% or fat-free — for a chance to take part in one of racing’s most iconic victory celebrations.
As engines rev and anticipation climaxes, all eyes will inevitably turn to the winner’s circle, where another page of tradition will turn with a splash, courtesy of passionate dairy farmers
Working to confront mental health challenges in agricultural communities and the associated stigma, Rural Minds provides support through information and resources.
U.S. milk production climbed 1.5% in April, marking the strongest year-over-year increase since 2022, fueled by larger herds and modest gains in cow productivity.
China is one of the biggest importers of American breeding pigs and other livestock genetic material such as cattle semen. These lucrative niche export markets had been growing, but have dried up since the start of the U.S.-China trade war.
The debate regarding whether and when to feed hay to preweaned calves is ongoing, with compelling cases for and against the practice. Penn State University Extension Dairy Specialist Cassie Yost offers some specific examples in which feeding hay is advised.
Global demand for U.S. cheese is accelerating, driven by expanding international markets and evolving consumer tastes. At the same time, trade negotiations and tariff policies remain key factors shaping the future of dairy exports.
Being stuck is a normal situation people find themselves in. To get unstuck, Kacee Bohle suggests it starts by taking take a 360-degree evaluation of your reality.
As research continues to point to the numerous benefits of social housing for young calves, housing manufacturers are responding with more systems to make pair and group housing more practical, comfortable, and efficient.
Alltech will gather global thought leaders and innovators for an immersive exploration of the bold ideas shaping the future of agri-food.
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says climate models have consistently shown a ridge across western North America that could lead to drought development, drought continuation or even drought expansion across portions of the Plains and West.
One of the prominent milk processors in the Northwest, Darigold, has made significant deductions from farmers’ milk checks.
Human nutrition increasingly embraces fermentation as a natural and non-medicated means of promoting digestive health and supporting the gut microbiome. Now, some dairies are doing the same, by feeding kefir to their calves.
Top of the list: Reforming the FSA loan program, regulatory action to disincentivize federal funding for solar panels on productive farmland and expanding permitting of unused or underused federal land for long-term leases.
A sneak peak of Farm Journal’s leading-edge survey insights illustrates strategic solutions that generate renewed confidence, ensuring a promising path forward for the industry.
The recently establish Dairy HERD Initiative symbolizes the power of collaboration in driving industrywide change.
A major highlight of the House Agriculture Committee’s reconciliation proposal is the extension of the Dairy Margin Coverage program through 2031.
“Whatever your case might be, it’s about how to help absorb potential unforeseen shocks and potential short term losses if they occur,” says John Steeves with Rabobank.
The massive bill faced two major hurdles, passing out of both the House Agriculture and House Ways and Means Committees. While the legislation is filled with positive tax provisions for farmers, potential cuts to SNAP are creating controversy.