Milk - General
As farm numbers shrink, a massive wave of investment signals unprecedented confidence in dairy’s next chapter.
Historic investment will add 180 million pounds of annual capacity as farmer-owned co-op positions for domestic and global growth.
From a land deed signed by Abraham Lincoln to real-time biometric cow sensors, see how one Wisconsin family blends a 160-year legacy with cutting-edge tech to redefine modern dairy.
Summer heat may offer some market support, but the dairy market is watching whether upcoming demand from schools and holiday buyers can keep pace with growing milk supplies.
USDEC President Krysta Harden explains why sub-Saharan Africa represents dairy’s long-term growth opportunity — and how empowering women farmers is central to the strategy.
As milk supplies continue to grow, June production numbers reveal how processors are balancing cheese, butter, powder and whey markets.
Fairlife’s latest expansion will add capacity for 4 million more pounds of milk each day, increasing demand for milk from Michigan dairy farms.
At Riverview’s five-state dairy operation, ‘Be Kind’ isn’t just painted on the walls — it’s a safety protocol, a business strategy and the reason 26 interns came for the cows but stayed for the people.
As the U.S. dairy industry races toward fewer than 20,000 farms by decade’s end, the economics of overhead, the psychology of scale and the power dynamics of vertical integration are rewriting the rules of who survives — and who thrives.
As you move beyond sentiment to strategy, these financial stress tests and creative internal financing tools can help engineer a successful, bankable dairy farm transition.
As AI, land wars with tech giants and labor mandates redefine the industry, producers are trading the commodity mindset for high-stakes strategy.
August 2026 CDCB evaluations modernize dairy genetics by refining fertility traits, introducing First Service to Conception and launching the first genomic tools for calf health.
The modern dairy producer is part data scientist, part beef marketer. Discover how three top farms are using AI, crossbreeding and radical efficiency to beat rising costs.
The dairy farm fix-it man reveals what separates farms that survive financial pressure from those that don’t.
Shift from grass-fed to grain-fed systems positions the U.S. as the world’s dairy growth engine.
Not every mastitis test gives the same answer. Learn how to choose the right tool for treatment, prevention and culling decisions.
From a 1972 diner meeting to a high-tech digital revolution, the Noble family combined a pivot to organic with data-driven management to save one of Southern Oregon’s last dairies.
National Milk Producers Federation chief says Section 232 tariffs are leveraged to fix Canada’s ‘unique’ dairy trade barriers.
A growing supply reflects industry expansion as cow numbers reach their highest levels in years.
The Illinois-based dairy cooperative shuts down Shullsburg Creamery and White Hill Cheese plants, dealing an economic blow to the small Wisconsin town.
Cheese markets are heating up as summer temperatures tighten milk supplies, while butter moves in the opposite direction amid ample cream availability.
From a 13-year-old’s dream to a first-generation legacy, the Handels prove resilience and family connection are the true love languages of the U.S. dairy farm.
By pairing regenerative practices with technology and precision crop management, these operations are finding new ways to reduce inputs while improving efficiency.
From genomics to full-circle ownership, see how a sixth-generation Wisconsin farm is turning its calf pipeline into a highly profitable hedge against low milk prices.
Coca-Cola’s $4 billion dairy subsidiary has suspended U.S. operations after a cyberattack compromised production systems — a stark reminder that the dairy industry is now a prime target for digital criminals.
Terrain analyst Ben Laine explores the 40% surge in milkfat exports and the diversified financial safety net keeping U.S. dairy producers profitable during the summer reset.
Dry whey prices above 60 cents per pound are boosting Class III milk prices as global protein demand surges, driven by GLP-1 medications and health-conscious consumers.