MILK Business Quarterly
Three dairymen at the MILK Business Conference explain how steady, intentional decisions around people, technology and key metrics are helping their farms stay competitive and resilient.
Through their journeys and hard-earned wisdom, David Abbott, Steven Landwehr, and Manuel Soares show that great leadership is rooted in staying true to yourself, making confident decisions, and empowering others to grow.
The 2025 MILK Business Awards are your chance to earn national recognition, share your story and win a trip to the MILK Business Conference in Las Vegas! Apply or nominate a standout young leader, tech-driven farm or exceptional employee by Aug. 11.
At Brey Family Beef, success is rooted in more than sales. It’s about building connections, supporting the community and proudly sharing the story behind every cut of meat.
Between the insights and the atmosphere, this is more than just another conference — it’s a chance to close out the year with momentum and purpose.
DARI Processing, LLC has broken ground on Nebraska’s first new dairy processing plant in over 60 years, a $186.3 million facility set to bring shelf-stable milk production, regional opportunity and renewed momentum to the state’s dairy industry.
Damage from U.S.-China trade war extends far beyond sales.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s appointment as Secretary of Health and Human Services has some farmers wondering—will he be a champion for real dairy or a source of controversy? With his strong support for whole milk but a divisive stance on raw milk, his impact on the industry is still up for debate.
Dry whey and nonfat dry milk prices are under pressure. This is having a significant impact on the potential for milk prices.
What do high-quality leaders have in common when it comes to developing both strong teams and strong balance sheets?
Proactive management and strategic investment in both land and machinery are critical for thriving amidst shifts in the agricultural sector and broader economic turbulence.
Even Superman has his limits, and so do our farmers.
Rodeo fans, it’s time to dust off your boots and grab your hats because this year’s Milk Business Conference, held at Caesar’s Palace Dec. 10-11 in Las Vegas, is taking things to a whole new level!
Create a process to brainstorm, prioritize and implement ideas for your operation.
Rich Redmond has created a no-nonsense system to supercharge your personal and professional life, whether you are a farmer or the drummer for Jason Aldean.
The president and CEO of Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA), Patrick Criteser shares his career path, advice, lessons learned and more in a casual sit-down conversation.
As the calendar moves past the spring milk production peak, dairy farmer’s attention remains laser-focused on the milk price and overall margin outlook throughout the remainder of this year.
“We don’t need to rewrite the entire farm bill,” Rep. Thompson (R-Pa.) says. “We’re comfortable with many parts of the 2018 bill and there aren’t many tweaks, instead things we need to protect and invest in.”
The Institute for the Future predicts that nearly 85% of the jobs that today’s students will do in 2030 don’t exist yet, underscores how big of a task it is for colleges to prepare students for a changing future.
Robots, sensors, connected devices, virtual reality and even artificial intelligence (AI) have become a daily presence in our hospitals. As agriculture is facing its own transformation what lessons can we learn?
The Southern Hemisphere will bear the brunt of this year’s El Niño
As the leader of your operation, having hard conversations with employees can sometimes be part of the job.
Follow this strategy to reduce turnover and increase morale on your farm team.
In 2006, dairy producer Ken Smith and family purchased an old truck stop property near their family dairy farm and began an ice cream business. Moo Thru has grown in more ways than one.
Dairy producers have adjusted to uncertainties that face them such as rising feed costs, ongoing labor challenges and navigating a pandemic and its ripple effect. Three producers share how they tackle uncertainties.