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With heifer prices at record highs, raising replacements on-farm can be a money saver since 2024 costs are much lower than buying on the market.

For the third consecutive year, the prestigious Milk Business Awards honor exceptional dairy producers who have demonstrated excellence across various aspects of the business. The deadline to apply for the awards is Aug. 1.

Global price disparities and anticipation surrounding President Trump’s tariff announcement kept the industry on edge.

In a Wednesday morning press conference, ahead of Trump announcing his global tariff plan, Sheinbaum says Mexico will “announce a comprehensive program, not a tit for tat on tariffs,” but added, “we have a plan to strengthen the economy under any circumstance.”

Heifer supplies are tight, but cow numbers continue to increase and are substantially higher than a year ago. High heifer prices and a tight supply have resulted in farmers holding on to more cows.

Three innovative dairy producers illustrate that with dedicated teams, efficient operations and innovative technology, the dairy industry can achieve remarkable quality and productivity.

Eric Snodgrass, Nutrien’s principal atmospheric scientist, breaks down what the next few days of heavy rains mean for drought risk and what planting windows could look like in the weeks ahead.

After yesterday’s muted session, CME cheese markets had a much busier day today.

The downturn in the ag economy has everyone from farmers and ag lenders to even ag economists concerned. Waning optimism is an overriding theme for the row crop side of agriculture, yet some farmers hope President Donald Trump’s tough stance on trade can get the ag economy back on track longer-term.