Dairy - General
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.
The affected herd is located in Charlevoix County, located west of Michigan’s Modified Accredited Zone (MAZ), where the disease is known to be present in the state’s white-tailed deer population. The detection follows identification of bovine TB in an adult cow at a USDA Food Safety Inspection Service-inspected processing plant.
As labor and fuel costs surge, the Dairy Margin Coverage program is failing to reflect on-farm reality. Enter the data-driven Dairy Revenue Protection tool that accounts for volatile market prices and production.
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.
Exports climbed 15% in 2025, just short of the $9.54 billion record set in 2022.
Improved weather is supporting cow comfort and milk production as the industry reaches the midpoint of the first quarter of 2026.
Rising incomes, population growth and a protein craze are reshaping demand for meat and dairy worldwide.
Millions in U.S. dairy products will be purchased by USDA to supply food banks and federal nutrition programs.
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.
Managing and thriving in times of volatility will be the focus of dairy’s premier educational event.
DFA’s $46 million USDA grant empowers small farms to lead in conservation, lowering barriers to sustainable practices and connecting producers to premium, emerging market opportunities for a resilient future.
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.
Are there ways to change calves’ environment and management to make their lives better? If so, can those improvements be made without major capital investments? Yes and yes, according to University of Florida calf researcher Dr. Emily Miller-Cushon.
Kansas is witnessing explosive dairy growth as new processing infrastructure and structural advantages pull producers away from traditional hubs like California toward the Sunflower State.
Putting off letting go of the wrong employee often makes problems harder to fix later.
Agropur’s $130 million Midwest expansion capitalizes on South Dakota’s production surge and Wisconsin’s whey capacity, positioning the co-op to lead the global market for high-value dairy proteins.
The High Plains Dairy Conference returns to Amarillo in March 2026, offering producers critical insights into global markets, labor tech and biosecurity to navigate a high-stakes industry.
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.
As Western cattle migrate to the Upper Midwest, the 2026 market is defined by a massive regional processing boom and a relentless focus on the high-value beef-on-dairy “black calf” premium.