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Ice cream production jumped 7% in May, but a relentless heat dome is now curbing milk supply and pressuring a market where Class III prices continue to slide lower.

Lower corn and soybean meal prices are giving dairy producers a chance to lock in feed costs and protect margins, even as milk markets face continued pressure.

Researchers at Penn State are developing the CalfHealth System, an AI-powered platform that combines behavior monitoring, precision livestock technologies and veterinary diagnostics to identify calves at risk for bovine respiratory disease before obvious clinical signs appear.

With 400 groups in lockstep, Chairman G.T. Thompson’s labor bill moves to the House Judiciary Committee. The goal: Open year-round H-2A access for the first time since the program’s creation in 1986 and cap mandatory wage hikes.

Butter is no longer just a utility; it’s an experience. Discover why the dairy industry is trading health stats for TikTok trends to win over a generation that craves flavor over function.

From high-tech dairies to young producers and long-time employees, the MILK Business Awards spotlight the people and operations shaping where dairy goes next.

The beef-on-dairy boom is saving producer margins, but it’s also swelling the U.S. milking herd and driving a bearish commodity market for the second half of 2026.

High-oleic soybeans are helping this Wisconsin dairy turn homegrown feed into lower costs, higher butterfat and greater control over its operation.

Luke Lindberg points to stronger export sales, reduced trade barriers and expanded opportunities in markets including Ghana, Australia and Vietnam.

From soaring butterfat to the beef-on-dairy boom, history proves the U.S. dairy industry thrives on innovation — and 2026 is no time to bet against the resilience of the American producer.