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Birds are a costly nuisance around the farm. A new technology using laser beams could offer another way to keep them away.
The adoption of individual-cow monitoring technology has created the ability to customize reproductive decisions based on the potential of each cow to respond to a specific breeding strategy.
Crowd gates are often one of the most used tools on a dairy. However, just like any tool, crowd gates can be used incorrectly and can sometimes negatively impact cow comfort and welfare.
From predicting lameness to estimating milk production months ahead, artificial intelligence is starting to change how dairy farms use their herd data.
The importance of colostrum in raising healthy, productive calves only continues to grow as we learn more about it.
Bel Group is doubling down on Babybel as demand for high-protein cheese snacks keeps climbing.
Artificial intelligence may be the dairy industry’s next management tool.
Robots and sensors can spot mastitis before symptoms appear, but keeping cows healthy still comes down to careful management.
With labor reform at a standstill, dairy leaders warn that “he who shows up” wins in D.C., urging producers to bridge the gap between farm gate priorities and Washington’s perception.
Beef-on-dairy calves are bringing in record prices, giving farms a welcome boost when milk markets are tight.
Learn how your farm’s technical data acts as a storytelling tool to unlock hidden borrowing power and transform your loan process into a strategic financial partnership.
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This California dairyman blends a 100-year legacy with vision tech and automation to help slash lameness and prove data-driven care is the future of cow comfort.
After transforming the dairy checkoff into a unified powerhouse, DMI CEO Barbara O’Brien announces her retirement, ensuring a seamless transition from a position of organizational strength.
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One mile from home, our world shattered. We survived the wreckage, but it made one thing clear: Stop pushing pause and finalize your farm succession plan today. Your legacy depends on it.
Tiny tweaks in the calving pen can add up to big dollars.
From an ICU waiting room to the milking parlor, Kerri Weber saved her family’s first-gen dairy dream while her husband fought for his life, proving some miracles happen in the barn.
The U.S. dairy industry is currently being held together by cattle prices and export volumes. Conflict with Iran has everyone on edge for what this means for the U.S. economy and if any of that impact will trickle down to the dairy industry.
A new campaign from the national dairy checkoff program aims to broaden how consumers think about dairy and expand its role in everyday eating occasions.
Protein is taking over the snack aisle, and dairy is helping lead the charge.
Idaho reclaims the No. 3 dairy spot by a sliver, but with massive processing growth, the Gem State and Lone Star State remain locked in a high-stakes leapfrog for industry dominance.
Acquisition strengthens Zoetis’ leadership in precision animal health by integrating Neogen’s global genomics capabilities, expanding predictive insights and individualized care worldwide.
When it comes to colostrum, more isn’t always better.
USDA Under Secretary Luke Lindberg points to strategic deals and surging dairy, ethanol and corn exports driving the U.S. toward an ag trade surplus
Facing a critical labor crisis, dairy leaders are backing the Dignity Act to secure a stable workforce and end 40 years of legislative paralysis before the political window closes.
Lessons forged on a wrestling mat and a ranch serve as a powerful reminder to separate your worth from your work. In the face of life’s hardest hits, it is the courage to share our stories that helps us find the way forward.
Winter’s the perfect time to hit pause, gather your team and turn last season’s frustrations into actionable improvements for the year ahead.
After years in the shadows, new federal dietary guidelines are recognizing full-fat dairy’s health benefits and versatility in a balanced diet.
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.
Six months after a tragic H2S accident claimed six lives, High Plains Robotics honors its fallen team while navigating the profound grief and legal aftermath of OSHA’s investigation findings
Alberto Dairy blends cutting-edge BioFiltro technology with its 77-year-old founder’s grit, proving the future of California dairy is rooted in family tradition and environmental stewardship.
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