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Farm Journal’s State of the Dairy Industry 2024 Report surveyed 210 dairy producers throughout the U.S. Our forward-thinking survey asked participants about the challenges they face, along with future opportunities.

Finding skilled labor is a major challenge. But there are strategies farmers can use to make their operations more attractive workplaces, and it doesn’t necessarily require offering higher pay.

A second human case of bird flu has been confirmed in the United States since the virus was first confirmed in dairy cattle in late March,

Here are a few thoughts on what being prepared might involve from a farm or industry perspective.

The House Ag Committee on Thursday will mark up the House farm bill. House Ag Chair GT Thompson told AgriTalk the panel will have the votes to clear the panel, but he has yet to receive any firm Democratic support.

According to Phil Plourd, president of Ever.Ag Insights, the headline from the Milk Production report offers no big surprise, although the big question is what happens going forward? Will it spell more milk?

As the dairy industry continues to change at lightning speed, Farm Journal recently surveyed producers – asking them about challenges and opportunities that face them, which six leading-edge insights surfaced.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is allocating $300 million under RAPP to 66 U.S. organizations to build demand for American food and farm exports in high-potential markets around the globe.

I used to believe that $20 milk is what it takes to rock and roll. To cover our expenses and to have some dollars left to make capital purchases. What is the new break-even cost?