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A football coach and a farmer may seem worlds apart, but both teach the same lessons about showing up, caring for people and leaving something behind.

As beef-on-dairy income drives record herd expansion, former trade ambassador warns federal intervention in commodity markets “never works” and risks disrupting dairy’s global dominance.

Productive Life is a genetic trait, and it’s also a goal for many dairies.

Water quality can affect more than intake, with bacterial loads in troughs and pipelines potentially contributing to herd health, SCC and milk production.

The December closure highlights paradox of growing milk production but shrinking processing capacity as industry consolidates toward fewer, larger plants.

“Dolly was a farmer just like her daddy. He farmed the soil, she farmed songs and happiness.”

Feed and fuel costs are moving higher, raising new concerns for dairy margins heading into 2027.

A farm’s future is stronger when the next generation has a voice in the dream.