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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.

While West Coast milk production slows, Idaho’s dairy industry is surging 7.5%. Learn how vertical integration and beef-on-dairy are driving the state’s massive production surge.

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.

While milk checks feel like 2016 deja vu, costs for about everything have soared. Dairy farmers are steadfast, trying to find new ways to turn a stagnant check into a sustainable future.

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.