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Even on dairy farms with relatively low antimicrobial use, tetracycline resistance genes remain common. Historical exposure, environmental reservoirs and differences among cattle groups may all contribute to a more complicated picture of antimicrobial resistance.

Raising heifers isn’t cheap, but spending less doesn’t always mean saving more. Dr. Mike Overton explains what goes into heifer-raising costs and where investing a little more can pay off down the road.

The incoming Congress will feature at least 119 ag voices, but major leadership shakeups and a steep learning curve await lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

For beef-on-dairy calves, weaning is more than the removal of milk. It is the first commercial test of the feeding program, and the results should be measured beyond weaning day.

Agricultural communities deliver stunning upset in Kansas Senate race, ending Republican dominance in the heartland amid economic anxiety.

As dairy’s role in the beef business continues to grow, beef-on-dairy cattle now account for nearly 26% of cattle entering U.S. feedyards.

Butter and cheese supplies continue to grow as rising consumer demand for protein keeps milk powder and whey prices climbing, creating a widening divide across dairy markets.

A developing Super El Niño is bringing extreme weather contrasts across the U.S., from catastrophic Southwest flooding to Midwest drought concerns. Warmer winter temperatures are likely, but precipitation remains a major wild card for farmers heading into 2027.

Beyond party lines, the future of farm policy is on the ballot. Here is a look at the critical campaigns that will determine if rural America keeps its seat at the table.

By breeding 50% to beef and adjusting quarterly based on market data, one Arizona dairy stays profitable regardless of where calf prices go.