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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.
If December was a warning, the projections for the first half of 2026 are a siren. The latest price predictions updated on Jan. 30 suggest a sharp economic turn is underway.
Trevor DeVries reveals robotic milking boosts farmer quality of life. Explore the link between automation, mental health and reciprocal welfare in modern dairy farming.
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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.
When the pressure is on, the right leadership can keep both your farm and your people steady.
The problems you don’t see can cost the most. Spotting the small, easily overlooked issues on your farm can change the way your herd performs.
Calf barns need excellent ventilation in all seasons, for different reasons. Evaluating calf barns to optimize ventilation can be done easily and at minimal cost with smoking or fogging tools.
Learn how the “Make America Healthy Again” agenda and grocery inflation are reshaping voter sentiment and dairy policy ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Pizza remains a major driver of cheese demand, but slower restaurant growth and increased competition suggest the U.S. market has matured.
The dairy industry is resilient, determined and entering its best years yet. Michael Dykes is calling on farmers, processors and suppliers to rise as the leaders the next generation requires.
From styling hair to managing a herd of 650 cows, Justine Holland has traded her salon chair for the barn and found a career she loves.
If you need to spread manure in winter, there are simple ways to protect water and nutrients.
While having a job outside of the farm brings dependable income and often insurance, the heavy load of working to help keep the farm afloat - while not being fully involved in daily operations - can take a toll on the off-the-farm spouse.
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.
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With their recent accolade of being named the 2026 IDFA’s Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year award winner, the Waddell family showcases what it truly means to be modern dairy producers.
To create a safe and comfortable work environment for your farm employees, it’s important to address the specific challenges cold weather brings to the farm.
Last week, with the stroke of a pen, President Trump increased milk options available to students in schools across the country. Will this change the demand picture for the dairy market, or is it all hype?
Driving innovation to combat NWS and prevent its northward spread.
USDA is awarding more than $11 million to support small and midsized dairy businesses through the Dairy Business Innovation program.
A federal audit wiped out Drumgoon Dairy’s staff, exposing agriculture’s labor crisis. This South Dakota farm’s labor struggle highlights the urgent need for immigration reform to sustain the U.S. food supply.
A $155,000 partnership investment will expand milk dispenser grants to more Virginia K–12 schools in 2026, helping reduce cafeteria waste while increasing student milk consumption.
Demand for fermented products, whey proteins, butterfat and whole milk expected to remain strong.
Government buyout programs have long been part of the dairy industry. Western United Dairies says the Make America More Ground Beef initiative is different and would help monetize surplus dairy cows, increase beef supply and lower grocery prices.
California has lifted its HPAI-related ban on poultry and dairy cattle exhibitions, allowing shows to return to fairgrounds after more than a year.
With a giant bottle of milk on the desk, President Donald Trump signed a law bringing whole milk back to schools. Here’s the story of the farmers and families who witnessed the historic moment.
USDA Undersecretary Luke Lindberg says the big takeaway is establishing a level playing field for U.S. producers and building opportunities from there.
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 president has signed the bipartisan Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act into law, restoring whole and 2% milk options in U.S. schools for the first time in more than a decade.
With milk prices under pressure and global supply weighing on margins, analysts say Dairy Margin Coverage is likely to provide early financial support for producers in 2026.