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The U.S. bovine semen industry reports a decline of 5% in total unit sales, reaching 69 million total units reported for all categories combined. However, Beef-on-dairy semen sales continue to increase.

Surplus dairy calves – those not intended for breeding – are their own, unique subset of the dairy industry.

For the second time this year, a Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) payment will be issued. The USDA’s Farm Service Agency announced that March’s DMC income over feed costs calculation is $6.19/cwt.

It’s hard to just pick one cookie when it comes to ordering Girl Scout cookies. And it’s hard to find a better combo than cookies and milk. This inspired Girl Scouts of Western Washington and Darigold to team up.

One reason dairy exports showcased record values in 2022 and overcome hefty challenges like inflations and supply chain hiccups was because of the steadfast passion and commitment backed behind it.

Over the course of eight weeks and 16 virtual sessions, Dotterer will teach participants basic Spanish terminology and phrases to enhance communication with Spanish-speaking farm employees.

Ask 10 dairy producers what they believe is an effective vaccination program for calves, and you’ll likely get 10 unique answers. That’s OK, because there is no effective one-size-fits-all strategy.

IDFA announced the launch of the Healthy School Milk Commitment, a pledge by dairy companies to deliver milk’s 13 essential nutrients to America’s students while reducing calories and added sugars in flavored milk.

After workers left for the frontline and processors stopped paying, producers have become reluctant to rebuild their herds.

Q2 Class III Milk futures lost about 12 cents settling to $18.52.