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The Midwest has been inundated with rain, heat, oppressive humidity and “corn sweat”. In fact, meteorologist Ryan Maue says the heat index hit 115°F Sunday night in Iowa — and 20°F to 25°F of that was coming from surrounding corn fields.

NMPF and USDEC took center stage as they testified before the U.S. International Trade Commission. Their message was clear: The U.S. government must take decisive steps to hold trading partners accountable.

Butter futures surged Monday on a bullish Cold Storage report, lifting Class III prices despite volatile cheese markets and higher-than-expected inventories.

The ebb and flow of market factors require dairies to be nimble in their management strategies. Situation currently at hand: not enough heifers to meet typical demand. That’s why Wisconsin veterinarian Ryan Leiterman advises dairies to embrace their older cows.

A Colorado lawmaker has introduced a bill seeking permanent hours-of-service exemption for livestock haulers.

At Brey Family Beef, success is rooted in more than sales. It’s about building connections, supporting the community and proudly sharing the story behind every cut of meat.

The transition toward a technology-oriented farm necessitates more than just an upgrade in equipment—it requires a comprehensive cultural shift.

Despite USDA’s strong corn condition ratings, more agronomists and farmers are reporting pollination problems from what’s being called ‘overly tight tassel wrap,’ an issue that can’t be seen until you walk into your fields.