Milk - General
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?
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
Mississippi has enacted HB 1153 to protect traditional agriculture and prevent the sale of “fake milk” alternatives starting July 2026.
AI is the newest hired hand on the dairy, moving beyond simple fixes to protect farmer intuition through data-driven precision, better cow comfort, and a sustainable legacy for the next generation.
Chobani’s $567 million dollar investment in Norton Shores will double the La Colombe workforce and skyrocket local milk demand, fueling a new era of growth for Michigan’s elite dairy industry.
This California dairy leverages “tech-forward” automation and data to build a robust biosecurity shield against HPAI, ensuring a resilient and mediocrity-free future for his herd.
As the picket lines disappear, the focus returns to the production floor, ensuring the milk supplied by hundreds of upper Midwest farm families continues to reach the market without further delay.
Driven by a 211,000-cow expansion and rising efficiency, a 3% production surge is redrawing the U.S. dairy map and shifting the industry’s center of gravity toward the High Plains.
From a violent collision to a forced recovery during a blizzard, one farm woman learns trading productivity for rest isn’t a weakness, but a necessary act of grace and healing.
Strong beef prices are pushing milk production higher, but what happens when the bubble bursts?
With labor reform at a standstill, dairy leaders warn that “he who shows up” wins in D.C., urging producers to bridge the gap between farm gate priorities and Washington’s perception.
Learn how your farm’s technical data acts as a storytelling tool to unlock hidden borrowing power and transform your loan process into a strategic financial partnership.
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This California dairyman blends a 100-year legacy with vision tech and automation to help slash lameness and prove data-driven care is the future of cow comfort.
After transforming the dairy checkoff into a unified powerhouse, DMI CEO Barbara O’Brien announces her retirement, ensuring a seamless transition from a position of organizational strength.