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The evolving demographics within the dairy industry show the importance of robust succession planning.

DARI Processing, LLC has broken ground on Nebraska’s first new dairy processing plant in over 60 years, a $186.3 million facility set to bring shelf-stable milk production, regional opportunity and renewed momentum to the state’s dairy industry.

Now is the most opportune time for Congress and the Administration to address the agricultural labor shortage in a meaningful and lasting way.

A dangerous livestock pest, the New World Screwworm, has resurfaced in Central America, prompting a U.S. livestock import ban and renewed warnings for producers to watch for signs of infestation.

Cattle rely heavily on their sense of smell, and understanding their odor preferences could help improve handling, health, and overall management.

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announces plans to reopen Moore Air Base in Texas as a New World screwworm sterile fly distribution facility. Long-term production is anticipated to be 300 million sterile flies per week.

Aggressive immigration enforcement has had dairy farmers concerned about their ability to milk cows 365 days a year without interruption.

DFA’s recent attack serves as a stark reminder that the need for cybersecurity in agriculture is more pressing than ever.

Native to east Asia, the ALHT was first detected in New Jersey in 2017. Since then, it has spread to more than 20 states with recent confirmations in Illinois, Michigan and Iowa.