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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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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.
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When the temperature-humidity index (THI) reaches 68, dairy cows may present signs of heat stress, including increases in rectal temperature and respiration rate.
When market pressures mount, “toughing it out” can feel like the only option—but it might be your biggest risk.
Better airflow, thoughtful pen design and improved daily routines are helping calves thrive like never before on these two dairies.
When the daily demands of an operation become overwhelming, long-term strategy is often the first thing to go. But what if hard times are actually the best time to grow?
Farmer Mac’s Brad Nordholm explains why data and energy are the new keys to credit, helping producers bridge the land-price gap and build a resilient future beyond the harvest.
The ultra-filtered milk and protein shake brand is adding production lines, creating 150 jobs, and doubling down on Michigan as consumer demand for value-added dairy continues to grow.
As the farm share of the food dollar hits historic lows, new USDA data reveals a widening gap between the grocery aisle and the farm gate.
In Brazil’s driest regions, sorghum silage offers a lower-cost, drought-tolerant alternative.
At risk of sounding like a broken record, milk production and the growing number of cows weigh heavily on dairy markets. However, global demand could be facing its own set of challenges.
Not all colostrum is equal, but simple on-farm tools can help you determine the best quality.