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Beef-on-dairy steers need better fiber than conventional cattle to perform their best.
Virtually all calf starter grain formulations in the U.S. currently lean on soybean meal as their main protein source. But researchers at Kansas State University are looking at an interesting alternative – distillers grain.
As the increasingly popular medications reshape the American diet, the dairy case is standing out above the rest.
Driven by a double-digit sales surge, AMPI is converting its Blair plant into a premier cottage cheese facility, betting on the “superfood” renaissance to lead the industry’s high-protein future.
Mastitis is a systems problem, not just an infection. Control requires shifting from reactive treatment to proactive management and using data to solve health issues at the source.
As America’s beef cow herd hits a 75-year low, dairy farmers are stepping in with beef-on-dairy calves to help fill feedlots and keep the beef supply moving.
Following Monday’s right-to-repair announcement, EPA is demanding DEF failure data from engine makers, targeting shutdowns and derates that cause costly downtime, with more DEF changes expected.
A new front axle design cuts the turning radius by 20% versus previous models, and in-cab visibility has been improved in every direction.
Under today’s guidance, EPA says farmers can temporarily override emissions systems to make repairs, as long as the equipment is returned to compliance, claiming manufacturers misused the Clean Air Act to block access.
If December was a warning, the projections for the first half of 2026 are a siren. The latest price predictions updated on Jan. 30 suggest a sharp economic turn is underway.
USDA’s annual report reveals the smallest total herd since 1951, with beef cow numbers falling to 27.6 million despite a slight uptick in replacement heifers.
Treatment timing is not a single choice, but a moving target, that must balance sensitivity, percision and group-level signals to intervene effectively.
When the pressure is on, the right leadership can keep both your farm and your people steady.
The problems you don’t see can cost the most. Spotting the small, easily overlooked issues on your farm can change the way your herd performs.
As USDA and HHS rolled out a $700 million regenerative ag pilot, the real story unfolds behind closed doors. Missouri dairy farmers Jon and Brittany Hemme share what they heard and what it means for producers.
Calf barns need excellent ventilation in all seasons, for different reasons. Evaluating calf barns to optimize ventilation can be done easily and at minimal cost with smoking or fogging tools.
Learn how the “Make America Healthy Again” agenda and grocery inflation are reshaping voter sentiment and dairy policy ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Diagnostic strategies help identify gestational nutrient gaps linked to stillbirths and weak calves.
Pizza remains a major driver of cheese demand, but slower restaurant growth and increased competition suggest the U.S. market has matured.
The dairy industry is resilient, determined and entering its best years yet. Michael Dykes is calling on farmers, processors and suppliers to rise as the leaders the next generation requires.
One California dairy is taking a closer look at lighting for circadian rhythm, melatonin and dry cow management.
From styling hair to managing a herd of 650 cows, Justine Holland has traded her salon chair for the barn and found a career she loves.
If you need to spread manure in winter, there are simple ways to protect water and nutrients.
While having a job outside of the farm brings dependable income and often insurance, the heavy load of working to help keep the farm afloat - while not being fully involved in daily operations - can take a toll on the off-the-farm spouse.
With the federal estate tax exemption at historically high levels, most family farms are no longer at risk of paying federal estate tax. Shift your focus to income tax planning and preserving the step-up in basis at death.
The equation is changing: high-value beef, record components and $11 billion in new plants are redefining the milk check. Curtis Bosma explains how modern producers stay profitable in a volatile market.
Researchers report clear evidence of flexible tool use in a domestic cow, expanding scientific understanding of animal cognition beyond traditional species.
Early recognition and intervention can determine whether compromised calves recover or fall behind.
The new generic drug has been approved for treatment of bovine respiratory disease and associated pyrexia in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle.
To create a safe and comfortable work environment for your farm employees, it’s important to address the specific challenges cold weather brings to the farm.