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A large-animal vet shortage continues to impact rural America. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln, in partnership with Gov. Jim Pillen and state leaders, is working to reverse that trend through the Elite 11 Production Animal Health Scholarship Program.

National Milk Producers Federation President Gregg Doud discusses record U.S. dairy processing investments, surging global protein demand, policy hurdles like labor and immigration reform, and what’s ahead for dairy trade with China.

Historically, colder temperatures have played a crucial role in controlling New World screwworm’s geographical spread.

“We have different dairy farms, we have different preferences and we have these great new technologies and tools that let us filter for the traits we want,” says producer Kristen Metcalf. “Why not leave them as long as the data is there?”

Phil Plourd, president of Ever.Ag Insights joined Chip Flory on “AgriTalk” live at World Dairy Expo to shed light on the current market dynamics, emphasizing how the agricultural landscape is shifting.

From benchmarking to culture results, veterinarians can guide producers toward smarter antibiotic use that protects both herd health and drug efficiency.

The integration of beef and dairy is not just creating financial opportunities and by leveraging genetics, nutrition and innovative supply chain solutions, dairy producers are setting a precedent for valuable cross-industry collaboration.

As attendees soon gather at the World Dairy Expo Tanbark to celebrate the illustrious career of Jim Mulhern being named World Dairy Expo’s 2025 Industry Person of the Year, one thing is very clear: his contributions to the U.S. dairy industry.

The recent signing of a memorandum of understanding between the USDEC, NMPF and DAT marks a significant milestone in the two countries’ ongoing partnership.

In the heart of California’s Central Valley, generations of farm families are facing a new kind of crisis: what farmers argue is a man-made drought. It’s mounting water regulations that could determine whether the most fertile farmland in the nation survives.