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New research suggests that a balanced blend of fermentable carbohydrates can support rumen development, ease the transition through weaning, and lay the foundation for future performance.

The move will start a six-year review period as the U.S. pushes for stricter automotive content rules in negotiations with Mexico.

You can no longer just outbid town jobs for talent. Here’s why 57% of dairy producers are trading cash for work-life balance to attract and retain the next generation of farm labor.

Prompt action can help preserve joint function, while delayed treatment may lead to chronic lameness and reduced longevity.

At Kieler Farms, beef-on-dairy is now a core piece of the business, with about 1,300 head finished each year and a system built to carry cattle from calf to harvest.

A boom in high-tech processing capacity is redrawing the map for the U.S. dairy farmer, creating new hubs from Kansas to Idaho.

With summer patterns running up to four weeks behind schedule, meteorologist Don Day urges growers to plan in short windows for the second half of the growing season.

Technology can identify lame cows sooner, but experts say better hoof bath management is what keeps cows healthy in the first place.

With margins shrinking, 89% of dairy producers are fighting back at the feed bunk. Precision nutrition and homegrown forage have become the ultimate financial firewall for 2026.