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From Hilmar to the world, this California dairy farmer is driving the global dairy revolution as USDEC’s first female chair — bridging the gap between the family farm and international trade.
2026 milk prices are defying a massive supply surge as a revolution in protein demand and steady exports create a great rebalancing for U.S. dairy producers navigating market volatility.
Chocolate is back at No. 1 among U.S. ice cream flavors, with butter pecan gaining ground and richer options continuing to rise in popularity, according to a new survey.
America’s largest retailer has opened its third milk processing plant, this time in Robinson, Texas.
Cheese has been the strong silent type as far as market leaders in dairy. The impressive demand despite an abundance supply has started to catch traders’ eyes.
Organic dairy farmers are taking their concerns over federal milk pricing to court, seeking exemption from the Federal Milk Marketing Order system and compensation for payments they say were wrongly collected.
Nominate the innovators and advocates redefining dairy. Apply by August 1 for a chance to win an all-paid trip to the 2026 Milk Business Conference in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Cattle moving from unaffected states no longer have to test for H5N1 avian influenza first.
After 17 years battling the silent killer of stray voltage, the Den Hoed family is using an audacious faith and elite self-sufficiency to build a brand-new future for the next generation.
From the evolving H5N1 virus to the looming screwworm threat, discover why a line of separation is the new strategic foundation for safeguarding the U.S. milk supply in 2026.
Kansas leads a 30-year high for the U.S. dairy herd as production surges 25.4%, anchoring a massive geographic shift toward the high-precision infrastructure of the High Plains.
As milk pricing signals shift and Holsteins improve components, some dairies are rethinking the role of Jerseys and adjusting breeding strategies to build cows that better fit today’s market.
A steadier dairy outlook is starting to take shape for 2026, with stronger signals building into the second half of the year.
By pairing immigrant grit with a million-worm revolution, Anthony Agueda is using natural engineering to protect his family’s legacy and redefine the American Dream for California dairy.
This fashionista is proof the future of dairy is fulfilling, fun and fierce — swapping heels for high-tech tags to lead her family’s Texas dairy legacy into a new era of innovation.
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.