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.
Beef-on-dairy has rapidly evolved into a major contributor to the U.S. beef supply, reshaping how dairy and beef sectors work together and positioning itself as a lasting force in the marketplace.
Facing a $275,000 bottom-line hit, dairy producers are leveraging beef-on-dairy and diversification to weather inverse pricing as analyst Ben Laine predicts a second-half market rebound.
High beef prices and genomic breakthroughs are rewriting the dairy playbook, keeping the U.S. milking herd at record levels as producers prioritize beef-on-dairy calves and high-component milk.
Dairy producers keeping older cows while breeding for the beef market.
Even mild respiratory disease in beef‑on‑dairy calves can reduce marbling and carcass value.
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.
Beef-on-dairy steers need better fiber than conventional cattle to perform their best.
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While West Coast milk production slows, Idaho’s dairy industry is surging 7.5%. Learn how vertical integration and beef-on-dairy are driving the state’s massive production surge.
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While milk checks feel like 2016 deja vu, costs for about everything have soared. Dairy farmers are steadfast, trying to find new ways to turn a stagnant check into a sustainable future.
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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.