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The blazing summer temperatures are an urgent reminder to farmers and ranchers who work outside to to pay attention to their bodies and do everything they can to protect themselves from heat stroke and heat exhaustion.

The careful execution of calf management protocols and daily tasks that keep calves healthy can and should incrementally add up to more milk produced on the dairy, according to consulting veterinarian Scott Earnest.

Two studies illuminate food prices for the holiday barbecue season.

With the right setup and a clear plan, manure doesn’t have to be a headache. It can actually work for your farm, saving money, cutting waste and boosting long-term sustainability.

It requires a mix of proactive management and strategic planning to thrive in this ever-evolving market landscape.

The silver lining, meteorologists say, is many farmers and livestock producers in the central and eastern U.S. have had sufficient moisture this spring and milder temperatures headed into summer. For some, that’s about to change.

Spot cheese prices slid sharply with blocks closing below $1.60 for the first time since March, dragging July Class III under $17 and creating a strong carry incentive for storage and hedging.

Feeding liquid whey is a sustainable way to recycle nutrients, support production, and potentially earn carbon credits—all in one package.

The U.S. dairy herd is at the highest level since August 2021 as farmers continue to hold onto cattle, reducing culling. The USDA made a large revision to cattle numbers on the May Milk Production report.