Dairy - General
Many calves develop pneumonia days before showing symptoms. Lung ultrasounds are helping veterinarians detect the hidden disease earlier.
This fashionista is proof the future of dairy is fulfilling, fun and fierce — swapping heels for high-tech tags to lead her family’s Texas dairy legacy into a new era of innovation.
While component growth and beef-on-dairy can coexist, 2026 producers are responding to market signals that currently favor the high-value black calf rebate over further increases in milkfat.
Ninety-six cents is how far Grade A Non-Fat Dry Milk has rallied since the beginning of the year. Nearly a dollar of appreciation over the last four months to make a record-breaking year. What is to come for the rest of 2026?
Taking time to inspect bunkers, silos and bags now can help catch small issues early.
The cows are back. Discover how Circle J Dairy is using vertical integration to bulletproof its future, showing that resilience is the secret ingredient in every bottle.
Once overlooked in the dairy case, cottage cheese has turned into one of the category’s most consistent growth stories.
As state mandates dismantle century-old overtime exemptions, dairy producers face a squeeze play between rising labor costs, workforce shortages and the high-stakes push for automation.
The era of the average cow is over. Learn how 2026 genetic innovations are bulletproofing dairy herds against heat stress, rising feed costs and evolving supply chain demands.
For the past five years, I’ve stood in the gap between breaking news and the barn floor — logging thousands of miles to ensure the voices of U.S. dairy farmers reach their destination.
For producers striving to deliver consistent, high-quality colostrum to newborn calves, the most important management window may begin much earlier than previously thought.
USDEC is marking 30 years in operation and a 1,168% rise in value. Learn why record 2026 export growth is the new foundation for the modern U.S. milk check.
As make allowances surge to $5.04 per cwt., the American Dairy Coalition is demanding USDA transparency to ensure that plant efficiency gains don’t become an invisible tax on the family farm.
Protein-enriched sodas are giving dairy a new way to reach consumers.
Shift from managing tasks to leading people: Experts reveal the blueprint for building an elite dairy team through behavioral science, organizational development and disciplined accountability.
A new 96,000-square-foot processing facility in Tyler, Texas, adds automated packaging, more storage and the capacity to quadruple milk production.
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As the beef-on-dairy boom matures, genetic verification and carcass consistency are the new keys to capturing $53/head premiums and avoiding leaving $66,000 on the table annually in 2026.
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From 45% post-expansion equity to elite cost control, discover the financial engineering and risk management strategies required to turn a low-price market into a strategic growth window.
When market pressures mount, “toughing it out” can feel like the only option—but it might be your biggest risk.
Better airflow, thoughtful pen design and improved daily routines are helping calves thrive like never before on these two dairies.
When the daily demands of an operation become overwhelming, long-term strategy is often the first thing to go. But what if hard times are actually the best time to grow?
Farmer Mac’s Brad Nordholm explains why data and energy are the new keys to credit, helping producers bridge the land-price gap and build a resilient future beyond the harvest.
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The goal of shifting to a margin mindset isn’t just about the money — it’s about clarity and control. It’s about ensuring the markets do not determine your legacy.
The ultra-filtered milk and protein shake brand is adding production lines, creating 150 jobs, and doubling down on Michigan as consumer demand for value-added dairy continues to grow.
In Brazil’s driest regions, sorghum silage offers a lower-cost, drought-tolerant alternative.
At risk of sounding like a broken record, milk production and the growing number of cows weigh heavily on dairy markets. However, global demand could be facing its own set of challenges.
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Greg Bethard, TJ Tuls and Hank Hafliger reveal how a CEO mindset focused on culture, critical metrics and hard-earned tuition is redefining success for the modern dairy executive.
Not all colostrum is equal, but simple on-farm tools can help you determine the best quality.
With annual returns up to 500% and a massive reduction in lameness costs, discover why AI-powered computer vision is the high-ROI investment redefining modern dairy profitability.
Beef-on-dairy has grown and improved rapidly, but challenges in calf care, supply chains and early research remain.