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The downturn dairy economy makes it difficult to plan for growth. We have to remind ourselves that future plans don’t have to be yes or no, sometimes the answer is simply not yet.

The national shortage of dairy replacement heifers is beginning to bear out more distinctly in heifer prices.

Managing a farm is no easy job. Managing people – in some cases – is even more stressful.

Mars Inc. has announced the launch of their ambitious sustainable dairy plan, Moo’ving Dairy Forward, that will be backed by a $47 million investment over three years.

The Ag Economy Barometer found the majority of farmers are being offered more than $1,000 per acre by companies for solar leasing, and economists say that could also drive up the price of cash rental rates.

When a pair of sisters set out to help the family farm, they didn’t think they’d end up on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list. On the debut of Grow Getters, a podcast about ag’s most creative side hustles, they tell their story.

The well-known Larson name is one made up of strong morals and integrity. The Larson family milks thousands of cows in Okeechobee County, Florida, making them the largest family dairy in Florida.

USDA calls these exotic arachnids “invasive pests that pose a serious threat to livestock.” Large numbers can infest a single animal, impacting growth and performance and, in extreme cases, causing death.