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Record‑high beef‑on‑dairy calf prices are reshaping dairy producers’ bottom lines. But experts warn without a deliberate risk management strategy during sky‑high markets, those gains can evaporate just as fast as they appeared.
Strong beef prices are pushing milk production higher, but what happens when the bubble bursts?
Even after losing a major export market, the U.S. bovine genetics industry bounced back in 2025.
With BMR corn becoming less available, short-stature corn is emerging as a silage option that can still improve fiber digestibility.
When tracked across calves and over time, serum total protein can provide insights into calf health, management consistency and future performance.
Birds are a costly nuisance around the farm. A new technology using laser beams could offer another way to keep them away.
The adoption of individual-cow monitoring technology has created the ability to customize reproductive decisions based on the potential of each cow to respond to a specific breeding strategy.
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As the dairy industry evolves, so do the tools needed to keep up with it.
Crowd gates are often one of the most used tools on a dairy. However, just like any tool, crowd gates can be used incorrectly and can sometimes negatively impact cow comfort and welfare.
Kansas State Veterinarian Dr. Justin Smith outlines a coordinated plan built on surveillance, targeted treatment and movement controls to protect cattle operations while preserving business stability.
From predicting lameness to estimating milk production months ahead, artificial intelligence is starting to change how dairy farms use their herd data.
When approved drugs do not exist for a species, condition or delivery route, compounded medications can fill the gap. These formulations provide new flexibility for managing livestock health.
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Evolving market conditions, shifting consumer preferences, and an unpredictable pathogen landscape continuously challenge margins and herd profitability.
The importance of colostrum in raising healthy, productive calves only continues to grow as we learn more about it.
Bel Group is doubling down on Babybel as demand for high-protein cheese snacks keeps climbing.
Artificial intelligence may be the dairy industry’s next management tool.
Robots and sensors can spot mastitis before symptoms appear, but keeping cows healthy still comes down to careful management.
With labor reform at a standstill, dairy leaders warn that “he who shows up” wins in D.C., urging producers to bridge the gap between farm gate priorities and Washington’s perception.
Beef-on-dairy calves are bringing in record prices, giving farms a welcome boost when milk markets are tight.
Learn how your farm’s technical data acts as a storytelling tool to unlock hidden borrowing power and transform your loan process into a strategic financial partnership.
As seed companies phase out brown midrib corn silage hybrids, producers are reevaluating how to maintain forage quality and milk production without the once-popular option.
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KESSENT™ Me is a cutting-edge, rumen-protected methionine supplement designed to elevate dairy cow nutrition through precision amino acid balancing.
Tasia Kendrick explains why bovine leukemia virus often goes unnoticed in dairy herds and how it quietly affects immunity, longevity and profitability.
Ambassador Julie Callahan outlines a transactional approach to global trade, targeting market access and regulatory reform
Balancing barn calls and bedtime stories, Valerie Baumgart reflects on grit, family and staying humble in a changing profession.
After transforming the dairy checkoff into a unified powerhouse, DMI CEO Barbara O’Brien announces her retirement, ensuring a seamless transition from a position of organizational strength.
Tom and Terryn Drieling discuss how leadership sets workplace tone and impacts culture, profitability, efficiency, safety and retention.
Tiny tweaks in the calving pen can add up to big dollars.
You don’t need perfect data, but a simple framework can turn basic records into management tools that actually improve herd performance.
Strait of Hormuz disruptions and refinery attacks drive fuel costs higher as farmers face a 2026 planting season crunch.