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Fueled by 19 months of herd expansion and record efficiency, the U.S. dairy industry hits a 16-month growth streak, marking its most aggressive production run in over two decades.

A $40 million initiative creates a sustainable, “cost-plus” domestic market for American livestock producers that will deliver 3 billion protein-rich meals every year.

Inspired by her father’s resilience in the 1980s, Angie Traetow shares why farmers must trade distractions for deliberate planning.

Strong employees are not always strong managers, and the difference often comes down to whether they’ve been prepared to lead people, not just do the job.

A historic NY farm pleads for help after 17 genotyped heifers were stolen, a theft mirroring a rising national trend of cattle rustling driven by record-high livestock values.

Veterinarian Rachel Loppe shares advice for how producers can handle dystocias while waiting for help to arrive.

With profit expectations dropping to 46%, the 2026 Farm Journal State of the Dairy Industry Report reveals a gray skyline of rising costs, credit hurdles and a resilient paradox of strategic expansion.

Overlooking dry cows and bred heifers during hot weather can carry long-term consequences for calf health and future performance.