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Closure will affect 221 employees, with layoffs starting April 11 and the grind facility closing around May 31.

For dairy farmers, Valentine’s Day looks a little different than the typical person. If your idea of romance involves more cows than candles and your “date night” is often spent in the barn, then you might be a dairy farmer on Valentine’s Day if...

With milk checks tight, dairy farmers are finding relief in the high-dollar value of beef-on-dairy calves.

In an industry where water is becoming as precious as milk and data is as vital as feed, the successful producer of 2026 and beyond will be the one who balances today’s “black calf” revenue with the existential necessity of long-term resource management.

From La Niña to El Niño, what does the shifting Pacific mean for your 2026 yields? Atmospheric scientist Matt Reardon leans toward optimism while keeping his eyes on these factors.

Dr. Adam Beard shares new research evaluating short-term contact between cows and calves and its impact on early calf health and growth.

What started as a simple way to spot my husband behind the wheel has evolved into a noisy, three-honk love language.

As Western cattle migrate to the Upper Midwest, the 2026 market is defined by a massive regional processing boom and a relentless focus on the high-value beef-on-dairy “black calf” premium.