Dairy - General
New whole-farm modeling technology could eventually allow veterinarians to test herd management decisions on a virtual version of the farm before implementing them in the real world.
Historic investment will add 180 million pounds of annual capacity as farmer-owned co-op positions for domestic and global growth.
Milk prices may be finding stability, but rising feed costs and plentiful global milk supplies could put more pressure on dairy margins heading into 2027.
Some heifers make it to the milking herd, while others fall out along the way. Herd records can help pinpoint where those losses are happening and what may be behind them.
Beef-on-dairy calf values have given dairy producers a valuable boost. But falling prices, higher feed costs and lower milk prices are set to put more pressure on margins later this year.
From a land deed signed by Abraham Lincoln to real-time biometric cow sensors, see how one Wisconsin family blends a 160-year legacy with cutting-edge tech to redefine modern dairy.
The right cover crop strategy can help corn silage acres do more, from holding nutrients and reducing erosion to producing another crop of forage.
Summer heat may offer some market support, but the dairy market is watching whether upcoming demand from schools and holiday buyers can keep pace with growing milk supplies.
USDEC President Krysta Harden explains why sub-Saharan Africa represents dairy’s long-term growth opportunity — and how empowering women farmers is central to the strategy.
As milk supplies continue to grow, June production numbers reveal how processors are balancing cheese, butter, powder and whey markets.
Fairlife’s latest expansion will add capacity for 4 million more pounds of milk each day, increasing demand for milk from Michigan dairy farms.
Harvest moves fast, but slowing down to focus on packing can pay off by protecting feed quality and reducing losses throughout the year.
At Riverview’s five-state dairy operation, ‘Be Kind’ isn’t just painted on the walls — it’s a safety protocol, a business strategy and the reason 26 interns came for the cows but stayed for the people.
At Bomaz Farms, higher corn silage chop heights are turning heads in the field. But for the Zwald family, it’s a carefully managed forage strategy built around balancing tonnage with high-quality feed.
As the U.S. dairy industry races toward fewer than 20,000 farms by decade’s end, the economics of overhead, the psychology of scale and the power dynamics of vertical integration are rewriting the rules of who survives — and who thrives.
Kernel processing isn’t a “set it and forget it” type of step. It’s a moving target that can determine how well corn silage performs in the bunk all year long.
The best corn silage starts with the right harvest call. A closer look at moisture, maturity and management decisions can help protect feed quality.
As you move beyond sentiment to strategy, these financial stress tests and creative internal financing tools can help engineer a successful, bankable dairy farm transition.
As AI, land wars with tech giants and labor mandates redefine the industry, producers are trading the commodity mindset for high-stakes strategy.
August 2026 CDCB evaluations modernize dairy genetics by refining fertility traits, introducing First Service to Conception and launching the first genomic tools for calf health.
The modern dairy producer is part data scientist, part beef marketer. Discover how three top farms are using AI, crossbreeding and radical efficiency to beat rising costs.
The dairy farm fix-it man reveals what separates farms that survive financial pressure from those that don’t.
Selling a family dairy herd can feel like the end of everything. But Ashley Kennedy has discovered that life after dairy can bring new routines, new opportunities and a new sense of purpose beyond the barn.
Shift from grass-fed to grain-fed systems positions the U.S. as the world’s dairy growth engine.
Not every mastitis test gives the same answer. Learn how to choose the right tool for treatment, prevention and culling decisions.
From a 1972 diner meeting to a high-tech digital revolution, the Noble family combined a pivot to organic with data-driven management to save one of Southern Oregon’s last dairies.
Heat stress during the dry period doesn’t stop with the dam. It can influence daughters, granddaughters and even great-granddaughters.