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Keeping good employees is not always about pay. Trust, communication and everyday interactions play a bigger role in whether employees stay engaged and committed to their work.
From city roots to cattle country, Dr. Erika Nagorske has built a career where trust is the most vital tool. She proves that in veterinary medicine, deep human connection is just as important as the clinical science.
While component growth and beef-on-dairy can coexist, 2026 producers are responding to market signals that currently favor the high-value black calf rebate over further increases in milkfat.
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Understanding how AI and data are shaping the next generation of dairy decision-making
Ninety-six cents is how far Grade A Non-Fat Dry Milk has rallied since the beginning of the year. Nearly a dollar of appreciation over the last four months to make a record-breaking year. What is to come for the rest of 2026?
Taking time to inspect bunkers, silos and bags now can help catch small issues early.
As the Iran war drives fertilizer prices up 40%, the Trump administration is warning against price gouging. A new survey shows only 60% of corn farmers have secured their nitrogen needs for 2026.
From close-up diet setup to on-farm treatment decisions, these expert-backed steps help reduce both clinical and subclinical milk fever.
The cows are back. Discover how Circle J Dairy is using vertical integration to bulletproof its future, showing that resilience is the secret ingredient in every bottle.
Once overlooked in the dairy case, cottage cheese has turned into one of the category’s most consistent growth stories.
As state mandates dismantle century-old overtime exemptions, dairy producers face a squeeze play between rising labor costs, workforce shortages and the high-stakes push for automation.
The era of the average cow is over. Learn how 2026 genetic innovations are bulletproofing dairy herds against heat stress, rising feed costs and evolving supply chain demands.
A new genetic innovation from the Agricultural Research Service aims to produce 100% sterile male flies, maximizing facility efficiency and safeguarding the U.S. livestock industry from NWS.
For the past five years, I’ve stood in the gap between breaking news and the barn floor — logging thousands of miles to ensure the voices of U.S. dairy farmers reach their destination.
RT-PCR testing is showing up more often on dairies because it can find mastitis pathogens faster and more accurately than traditional culture. Understanding the process and results can help you make better decisions on farm.
For producers striving to deliver consistent, high-quality colostrum to newborn calves, the most important management window may begin much earlier than previously thought.
A newer pre-fresh strategy is gaining traction across U.S. dairies, offering a way to manage hypocalcemia without relying on acidification.
USDEC is marking 30 years in operation and a 1,168% rise in value. Learn why record 2026 export growth is the new foundation for the modern U.S. milk check.
The integration of artificial intelligence into financial systems is ushering in a more sophisticated era of tax management — one where software handles the heavy lifting.
Following extensive industry feedback, the updated guide provides a science-based roadmap for states, ranchers and veterinarians to combat potential NWS outbreaks.
As make allowances surge to $5.04 per cwt., the American Dairy Coalition is demanding USDA transparency to ensure that plant efficiency gains don’t become an invisible tax on the family farm.
By capturing and distilling nitrogen from lagoon effluent, Wilbur-Ellis is providing organic growers with a 50/50 ammonium-nitrate tool that handles like a conventional fertilizer.
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Comfort for cows. Efficiency for farms.
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Strong beef markets are forcing dairy producers to take a fresh look at how many replacement heifers they really need.
Emerging research suggests milk fever may be less about calcium deficiency and more about how inflammation and metabolism interact during the transition period.
Protein-enriched sodas are giving dairy a new way to reach consumers.
Shift from managing tasks to leading people: Experts reveal the blueprint for building an elite dairy team through behavioral science, organizational development and disciplined accountability.
A new country song is hitting home for farm families, showing what it’s like to keep a farm in the family through four generations.
A new 96,000-square-foot processing facility in Tyler, Texas, adds automated packaging, more storage and the capacity to quadruple milk production.
Adron Belk uses data to cut costs, improve yields and make every decision, from fertilizer usage to what tire pressure he uses when planting. The precision-driven strategy is what’s helping drive profitability.