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More colostrum would be welcome on virtually every dairy farm, especially if it also had higher quality. A team of Cornell University researchers explored whether a dose of oxytocin could help fresh cows deliver either, or both.

Accounting for about 15% of USDA’s total workforce and representing FSA, NRCS, FSIS, APHIS and other departments, 3,877 staff signed contracts in February for the first deferred resignation program and 11,305 in the second round in April.

Running a dairy farm is tough work. But for Lorraine Thiele of Cabot, Pennsylvania, it’s also a canvas for creativity.

In a landmark move for the dairy industry, the National Milk Producers Federation, U.S. Dairy Export Council and KADIN, the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce, have signed a memorandum of understanding.

Strong end-of-week cheese demand lifted both spot and futures markets, with Class III Q3 contracts reaching their highest level in over a month.

A pair of Canadians in farming weigh in on the country’s latest election results and the implications for agriculture sectors like the dairy industry and farm equipment manufacturing.

Agriculture is an export dependent business. At peak uncertainty, the industry could go either way: Gain ground with new trade deals or take a big hit as exports further decline.

Life lessons passed down remain a powerful force that can inspire and shape future endeavors, ensuring the values and legacy of agriculture persist through generations to come.

California Dairies, Inc., the largest dairy farmer-owned cooperative in the state, recently held a grand opening of its newest venture, Valley Natural Beverages, located in Bakersfield.

Class III futures surged today as spot cheese prices climbed and spring flush boosted milk availability across the Upper Midwest.