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“In two years, she’s become the de facto issues management coordinator for the entire animal protein industry.” -- Kay Johnson Smith, Animal Agriculture Alliance.

National Farmers Union dairy board chairman Rob Harrison describes the latest processor price cuts as “another kick in the teeth” for the average dairy farmer.

U.S. barrel cheese prices break streak of above¬-$1.50 prices as Fonterra projects much lower prices for New Zealand.

Year-to-date CWT sales are the equivalent of 2.557 billion pounds of milk on a milkfat basis.

The most frequent statement made upon entering Ruth Klossner’s home is likely “holy cow!”

Automatic Milking Systems (AMS, also known as robotic milkers) are slowly gaining popularity on Pennsylvania dairy farms, with approximately 35 Pennsylvania farms currently using the technology.

Managing feed refusals is a balance between providing enough to ensure that each cow has access to all the feed she wants and minimizing waste.

The legislation extends the ability of farmers and small businesses to write off capital purchases immediately instead of over time by use.

Despite drought and record forage prices, California boosts milk output.

While eyeing record-high milk prices, California’s dairies prepare for limited forage and water supplies.