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“It’s a mystery as to why the USDA began to hide the names of many recipients,” said Scott Faber, senior vice president for government affairs for the Environmental Working Group.

The revamped foods program would absorb the functions of Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition and the Office of Food Policy and Response, as well as some of the work of the Office of Regulatory Affairs.

A high school dance proposal used to simply consist of asking your date to the dance, but now there is a lot of hype about when and how you ask. Recently my daughter's proposal included a trip to the cow barn.

The United States on Tuesday said it was seeking a second trade dispute settlement panel over Canada's dairy import quotas.

According to USDA, the pilot will mirror the working library that was shared with stakeholders in 2022 but will now contain active contracts.

Vilsack said USDA believes there are more options for farmers other than “get big or get out. There’s got to be a system in which the many and most have a fair shot.”

When it comes to the optimal time for breeding, size is more important than age.

Most farmers have been working on sustainability practices for decades. Clearview Dairy has found that precision ag equipment is adding efficiency, and therefore contributing to sustainability for their Michigan farm.

Whether they’re used for pregnancy checking, herd health days or A.I. breeding, headlocks come in handy for a multitude of reasons. But are our cows spending unnecessary time locked up?

There is no cookie-cutter approach to establishing a work-life balance. It can be different for everyone. In the non-stop work on a dairy farm, they probably are asking, “Where’s the off switch?”

If your spouse dies, look into filing Form 706 Federal Estate Tax Return with the IRS. Taking that step could help you protect farm assets so they pass to your heirs without estate taxes. The process isn't automatic.

Instead of writing down these big audacious goals, Jon Acuff, an entrepreneur, speaker and best-selling author, has better advice: Set micro goals. 

Powered by the goodness of milk, a first-of-its-kind sports drink is set to more than 1,000 Walmart store shelves across the Midwest.

Knowing your budget is essential for dairy producers, especially coming off a record-high milk price year. Penn State Extension offers guidelines to be considered when using milk futures.

Yes, basic insurance for the farm is pricey. But an umbrella policy is usually more palatable, and it could literally save your operation in the event of a wreck or other tragedy, says Purdue's Fred Whitford.

MoDak Dairy, a 2023 Top Producer of the Year finalist, takes pride in producing high-quality milk in a sustainable manner that supports a bright future for their family and community.

The sudden switch from drought to too much precipitation in parts of California now begs the question: Is the weather changing, and will California start to dig out from three consecutive years of drought?

The latest USDA Milk Production report saw a mere 0.8% increase in December’s milk production over the prior year. While states, like Texas and South Dakota continue to lead the way in year-over-year cow number growth.

Bar 20 Dairy, owned by third-generation dairy farmer Steve Shehadey along with seven other family members, is a 7,000-cow dairy that also farms 5,000 acres in the San Joaquin Valley.

Combining data from 142 countries and over 28,000 feed mills, Alltech recently shared its 2023 Alltech Agri-Food Outlook with global feed production survey data.

Reps. Dusty Johnson and Jim Costa on Tuesday introduced the Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act to expand the trucking workforce and offer flexibility in times of need.

More states are requiring overtime pay for ag employees. A recent USDA Ag Prices Report outlined that labor expenses were up 7.3.% compared to 2020 and is at a 20-year high.

For example, Rep. Ralph Norman in the past unsuccessfully pushed crop insurance amendments that would have cut premium incentives/subsidies by 15% for producers with specified adjusted gross incomes.

The idea of taking a vacation or a day off can seem near impossible, but really can be the single best thing a farmer can do. A change of scenery, time to rest, and a chance to talk about something other than the farm.

A bit of butter makes everything better – including farm shows. Here's how the PA Farm Show Recycled their 1,000 lb. sculpture.

The USDA announced details of additional assistance for dairy farmers, including a second round of payments through the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program and a new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program.

Some legislative officials have discussed the possibility that the Treasury could use an obscure law authorizing platinum coins to circumvent Congress if lawmakers don't raise the debt ceiling.

Challenges surface—whether that is from the world around us, our industry, our farm, our family, or even the challenges in our own head. Although dairy farmers are not the kind of people who make excuses.

A high-tech dairy farm is among the first in Bosnia turning biogas from manure and silage into electricity.

There's now an 'alternative' to alternative plant-based meats. And the first ingredient just might shock you.

Having employees take ownership and complete tasks is ultimately what managers seek in employees. Consider these tips to help boost your team's leadership.

Sen. Anderson introduced a resolution last Friday aimed at phasing out electric vehicle sales in Wyoming by 2035. The resolution was referred to the state's minerals committee, who tabled it until 2024.

Providing purpose both on and off the farm, farm and ranch dogs earn top honors, selected from over 100 contestants across the nation, in the annual Farm Bureau contest.

With the demand for beef up, more dairy producers are crossbreeding poor genetic or less productive cows with beef semen. Over the past few years, dairy semen sales have idled while domestic beef sales have exploded.

Farm Bureau's Duvall says the rule puts farmers and ranchers in a position where they will have to hire lawyers and consultants to establish the boundaries of farming.

Under the rule, APHIS would require tags that are both visually and electronically readable for interstate movement of cattle and bison six months after a final rule is published in the Federal Register.

From labor to rising feed costs, to regulations —the challenges that face dairy farmers are far from small. Three young dairy producers shared their takes on challenges and opportunities that they are presented with.

It doesn’t matter if it’s spring, summer, winter or fall, weather is always on producers’ minds. While slower seasons can offer relief, winter can drain emotional batteries. Here are two steps to help find relief.

Supplementing stressed animals with algae extract could significantly reinforce intestinal barrier function.

Speaker McCarthy agreed that the House wouldn’t lift the debt ceiling unless Congress slashes federal spending next fiscal year. Because of this, Bank of America is telling clients to expect a debt default this fall.

As La Niña gives way to El Niño, weather patterns will shift once again but producers need to plan for more extreme weather.

Powering a community by what was once considered waste is not only helping the farm’s sustainability efforts, but it’s also generating additional income. Newtrient offers tips to when exploring the carbon markets.

If the nation’s debt hits $31.4 trillion—it’s on track to do so by this Thurs.—the Treasury will need to take “extraordinary measures” to help pay the government's operations and ward off a historic default.

According to dairy financial consultant, Gary Sipiorski there is a real need now for producers to sit down and crunch realistic projections for 2023. He outlines tips to help maximize a margin for producers in 2023.

Meetings are an inevitable element of business, but they can be a boon or a bore, depending on how they are run.

Danone, one of the world's biggest dairy companies, says that it plans to cut absolute methane emissions from its fresh milk supply chain by 30% by 2030.

While a winter storm is par for the course for many upper Midwest dairies, the workload for Joe Vander Kooi of Ocheda Dairy in Worthington, Minn., quickly turned into a life-or-death rescue situation.

Somatic cell counts have long been an indicator of milk quality and udder health. But can a cow’s SCC get too low?

While war with Russia dragged on in their homeland, young Ukrainian agriculturalists soldiered on to represent their country and support the Ukrainian ag economy at the 2022 Agromek Exhibition late in 2022.

The days are dwindling down to sign up for Dairy Margin Coverage.