Milk - General
A boom in high-tech processing capacity is redrawing the map for the U.S. dairy farmer, creating new hubs from Kansas to Idaho.
With margins shrinking, 89% of dairy producers are fighting back at the feed bunk. Precision nutrition and homegrown forage have become the ultimate financial firewall for 2026.
As Silicon Valley hunts for rural land and water, Wisconsin dairy farmers face a $23,000-per-acre crisis that threatens to price the next generation out of their own family heritage.
U.S. milk production hits 20.6 billion lb. as the national herd reaches a 30-year high, driven by extreme cow efficiency and a massive 21% surge in Kansas expansion.
With beef cattle herds at a 75-year low, the cow-calf side hustle has sent dairy replacement prices over $4,000, forcing producers to choose between instant beef checks and the future of the herd.
At MVP Dairy, two fourth-generation farm families with more than 100 years of farming history have come together to build a system where every decision is made with the next generation in mind.
Despite a sharp drop in profit sentiment, 45% of producers are defying the storm through surgical efficiency and cultural pivots, proving grit and innovation are the keys to 2026 growth.
The sudden closure of the St. Albans plant leaves 80 union workers jobless and marks another devastating blow to New England’s struggling dairy processing sector.
“No beef equals no margin.” Discover how GLP-1 drugs, crossbred calves and the “Californication” of China’s diet are dictating U.S. dairy profitability in 2026.
To stay competitive in the labor market, consider adding a strong paid time off policy to your farm as a way to support employees and improve retention.
After decades in a legislative blind spot, new federal guidance finally opens the H-2A visa program to dairy farmers, offering critical relief amid rising border enforcement.
The carbon gold rush has stalled. With margins shrinking and payouts low, dairy farmers are ditching “green tape” for efficiency that actually pays.
Tight milk powder inventories have supported a surge in NDM prices. But rising U.S. milk production and expanding processing capacity could quickly shift the market back toward softer prices later this year.
Global milk production growth is starting to slow after a long period of expansion, with output in the Big-7 export regions showing signs it has peaked.
As five states take the lead in U.S. milk production, a digital revolution and a surge in the Great Plains are reshaping the industry to meet record-breaking global demand.
Researchers have found a sensor-based fresh cow monitoring program identified more health disorders, increased treatment rates, reduced herd exits and generated better economic outcomes than visual observation alone.
With more than half of producers lacking a succession plan and 25% set to retire by 2031, the dairy industry faces a succession cliff that threatens to erase family legacies and vital operational knowledge.
Jordy was more than a pet; he was a partner, coworker and the steady soul of our farm for 10 years. We honor the legacy of a dog who lived for the work and loved us through every season.
From 1776 homesteads to the modern dairy of 2026, discover how 250 years of American dairy innovation have transformed the family farm into a global leader in nutrition.
By balancing grit, family ground rules and a 100-stall rotary expansion, Kate Musselman is transforming her grandparents’ 30-cow legacy into a 4,500-cow powerhouse in Martinsburg, Pa.
Data from Farm Journal highlights the critical aspects of biosecurity that producers must address to defend against mounting biological and trade threats.
By using a formal offer, we transitioned our son from “helping out” to a professional partner, valuing his expertise in securing our dairy’s future.
As the data flood outpaces the clock, dairy producers are outsourcing their intuition to advisers who can turn high-tech sensor points into real-world margin protection.
Strong milk production and softer cheese values are pressuring milk prices, but beef-on-dairy revenue has become a major counterweight in farm income.
After a season of financial sacrifice, Darigold’s strategic pivot into specialty proteins with Actus Nutrition marks a new era of stability and high-value growth for its farmer-owners.
IP 28 threatens to dismantle Oregon’s agricultural heritage by criminalizing routine farming and hunting practices, potentially banning in-state meat and dairy production.
By trading volume for high-value components and investing $11 billion in infrastructure, U.S. dairy is evolving from a fluid milk nation into the world’s premier nutrient-dense global powerhouse.