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After weeks of heavy spot trade, Monday brought a calmer, mostly green day to dairy markets, with cheese leading the rebound despite ongoing tariff tensions and early futures pressure.

One researcher says of the 7,800 bulk tank milk samples her company tests annually, 45% of them are positive for the bacterium.

The shrinking pool of workers in rural areas is a real concern as populations decline and economic opportunities increase in countries that have historically been sources of agricultural labor for the U.S.

Class III milk futures slipped lower Wednesday as China’s 34% reciprocal tariffs sent shockwaves through whey, soybeans, cattle, energy, and stock markets.

Supporters of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act say more milk choices in school lunches mean healthier kids, less waste and a stronger future for dairy.

The CEO of Legacy Ranches shares the benefits of making efficiency an essential part of its operations.

There was red almost across the board today as the market finally got a little clarity around tariffs following yesterday’s announcement.

President Trump has announced a series of reciprocal tariffs, scheduled to start over the next few days, on some of agriculture’s most significant trade partners. The outcomes could be a net positive for dairy producers, some industry members say.

Could a cow’s birth season impact its longevity and productivity? University of Florida researchers say yes—discover how heat stress at birth could shape a cow’s future.

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.