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One mile from home, our world shattered. We survived the wreckage, but it made one thing clear: Stop pushing pause and finalize your farm succession plan today. Your legacy depends on it.
From an ICU waiting room to the milking parlor, Kerri Weber saved her family’s first-gen dairy dream while her husband fought for his life, proving some miracles happen in the barn.
The U.S. dairy industry is currently being held together by cattle prices and export volumes. Conflict with Iran has everyone on edge for what this means for the U.S. economy and if any of that impact will trickle down to the dairy industry.
A new campaign from the national dairy checkoff program aims to broaden how consumers think about dairy and expand its role in everyday eating occasions.
Protein is taking over the snack aisle, and dairy is helping lead the charge.
Idaho reclaims the No. 3 dairy spot by a sliver, but with massive processing growth, the Gem State and Lone Star State remain locked in a high-stakes leapfrog for industry dominance.
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.
After years in the shadows, new federal dietary guidelines are recognizing full-fat dairy’s health benefits and versatility in a balanced diet.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The U.S. and Argentina have finalized a trade agreement that modifies tariff rates, sets a cheese quota and addresses regulatory requirements for certain U.S. dairy exports.
Whether in a blue or a red state, the message to Washington is the same: the U.S. dairy and agricultural sectors cannot remain globally competitive while their workforce remains in the shadows.
From NFL training camps to the 365-day dairy grind, discover why elite discipline, calloused hands and “no offseason” are the shared requirements for both professional athletes and producers.
Panic buying ahead of winter storms collided with surprisingly tight inventories to send butter prices on a late-January rollercoaster.
Cornell University’s Daryl Nydam explores balancing short-term beef-on-dairy profits with the three-year investment of replacement heifers to ensure long-term herd efficiency and sustainable management flexibility.