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Cheese markets rebounded sharply as spot prices finally aligned with last week’s futures rally, while USDA crop reports delivered largely neutral news for grains.

While 69% of farmers expect to transfer their operation to the next generation of family members, too many are misplacing their time and efforts, according to The Williams Group. The company offers 5 recommendations that can help farmers and other business owners course correct.

Positive news stirs within the dairy industry: leaders everywhere affirm that dairy’s time is now.

Beef-on-dairy crossbreds show clear advantages in feed efficiency and carcass performance, but Michigan State University research reveals current market premiums often exceed their true economic value.

Class III milk futures rebounded sharply Friday, with August contracts jumping $0.63 to $18.33 as bargain buying, Midwest heat and active cheese trade lifted the market.

If policies to spur births in China succeed, the long-term outlook for dairy could look more promising.

This ER nurse and dairy farmer’s wife shares that the difference between an accident and a tragedy is truly milliseconds.

Eight graduate students competed in the 3rd Annual Three Minute Thesis and poster competition at the Four State Dairy Conference, where Iowa State’s Shedrack Omale took top honors for research on methane-reducing seaweed in dairy diets

Heavy spot cheese trading continues as U.S. prices hit global bargain levels, raising questions about how much cheese remains on the market.

Practicing good “silage hygiene” helps ensure a quality product that does not contain mold, mycotoxins, or other potentially damaging pathogens that can jeopardize silage quality, feed value, and even animal safety.