Beef on Dairy
Beef-on-dairy crossbreeding has rapidly emerged as a strategic approach for dairy producers, allowing them to boost their farm’s profitability while advancing genetic progress within their herds. Explore how this growing trend can add value to your operation and position it for long-term success.
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The outlook for 2026 is one of cautious optimism anchored by structural evolution. The U.S. dairy industry is no longer just a milk business; it is a component and beef business supported by high-tech processing and sophisticated risk management tools.
The equation is changing: high-value beef, record components and $11 billion in new plants are redefining the milk check. Curtis Bosma explains how modern producers stay profitable in a volatile market.
The long-term implications are still unfolding, but one thing is clear: The future of dairy profitability won’t solely be defined by the milk check.
The next phase of beef-on-dairy is all about creating a reliable, efficient supply chain.
Livestock market historians will likely record 2025 as the year prices exploded.
Proper care and early colostrum set beef-on-dairy calves up for success during their first journey.
Dairy farms now rely on six-figure, beef-on-dairy profits as low milk prices hit. This vital shift demands diversified strategy and agile financial planning for resilience in a volatile market.
This Iowa operation’s meticulous approach to genetics, herd health, nutrition and milk components turns every detail into a driver of success.
The beef-on-dairy trend is set to continue as a significant profit driver for dairy farms into 2026.
Milk prices are likely to stay flat into 2026 as growing milk supplies and beef-on-dairy incentives outweigh steady demand, keeping margins tight and buyers on the sidelines.
Hy Plains Feedyard has worked with experts to improve beef-on-dairy calves’ carcass quality through genetic selection.
The U.S. dairy industry stands at a pivotal juncture, ripe with potential yet confronting undeniable challenges.
As the dairy industry navigates the future, it’s clear using a combination of innovation, consumer engagement and sustainable practices will be pivotal.
As beef-on-dairy becomes more of the standard, disconnects between dairies and feedlots continue to challenge collaboration and performance.
With the herd size at a 30-year high and production growing, milk prices are under pressure going into the new year. However, strong cattle prices are changing the math for dairy farmers.
Dairy cows are embracing a new job assignment as incubators that fill the U.S. fed beef supply pipeline. Purina Animal Nutrition, in collaboration with industry partners, has published the Second Edition of its highly insightful “Beef-on-Dairy Industry Report.”
How this California operation is turning genetics and data into profits by raising higher performing beef-on-dairy calves with its own Angus bulls.
Texas A&M’s David Anderson breaks down the current cull cow market and shares his prediction for future cow prices.
It’s easy to chase calf prices or cut costs but not at the expense of creating a replacement shortage in your herd.
Last month, the Holstein springer market potentially reached a historic peak. Although the values remain relatively robust, a nationwide decline has been observed, affecting all reported markets.
This boom in beef calf revenue has provided a lifeline for many dairy farmers amid milk side downturns. Cows that were once considered for slaughter due to low profitability now carry valuable calves, prompting farmers to optimize their asset cycles instead of simply offloading them.
We know the early life events of dairy replacement heifers have research-proven impacts on their later performance as adult dairy cows. Now, researchers are exploring how the development of young beef-cross calves influences their ultimate performance on the rail, with some surprising results.
By understanding the economic landscape, engaging with financial partners and exploring diverse revenue streams, dairy farmers can navigate the challenges ahead with greater confidence and resilience.
New data from four calf ranches highlight the dominance of respiratory disease and the year-round consistency of health challenges in beef-dairy cross calves.
This event is crafted to empower both producers and businesses with invaluable insights and connections that will propel their dairy ventures forward.
Beef-on-dairy practices are rapidly transforming the landscape of the dairy industry, proving that with a little innovation, even perceived limitations can be turned into lucrative opportunities.
Marshall shares how technology and collaboration can help beef and dairy producers raise more consistent, high-value cattle.
From volatile milk prices to the rise of beef-on-dairy, and from export dependence to uncertainty with China, producers and analysts agree: resilience and adaptation are more critical than ever.
Strategic growth in cow numbers, innovative revenue streams, and expanding export markets signify a promising future.
National Milk Producers Federation President Gregg Doud discusses record U.S. dairy processing investments, surging global protein demand, policy hurdles like labor and immigration reform, and what’s ahead for dairy trade with China.