Milk - General
Protein is driving growth in dairy, with yogurt, cottage cheese and even high-protein ice cream gaining popularity.
Dairy markets are in limbo post-holidays, grappling with limited USDA data.
The quest for farm profitability remains constant, regardless of geographical location. For Brian Rushe, this pursuit is not just about numbers on a ledger; it’s the foundation upon which sustainability is built for his operation.
For the United States to regain its edge, prices would need to decline further.
Five years to the day after her father’s cows left, Mitzie Blanchard moved back to the family farm. The determined young woman raised a successful herd of cows and four sons who learned the true meaning of hard work.
U.S. milk production jumped in November due to more cows and higher output. With markets lagging, dairy producers face a surplus, necessitating strategic internal growth and efficiency for the new year.
Beijing’s new duties on EU dairy, a response to EV tariffs, create turbulent waters for European exporters while opening potential, albeit limited, market opportunities for U.S. dairy amid a broader push for global diversification.
Milk prices are likely to stay flat into 2026 as growing milk supplies and beef-on-dairy incentives outweigh steady demand, keeping margins tight and buyers on the sidelines.
As consumer priorities shift in 2026, five trends are shaping how shoppers choose and enjoy cheese.
Knowing the forces that shape feed efficiency is only half the story; the next step is using them to your advantage.
The U.S. dairy industry stands at a pivotal juncture, ripe with potential yet confronting undeniable challenges.
Congress has passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, reversing a 2012 restriction and allowing schools to offer whole and 2% milk again (pending the president’s signature).
A seventh-generation dairy farmer is turning everyday moments with curious schoolkids into powerful advocacy to bring whole milk back to classrooms.
Low costs, recent expansions, high beef prices and government programs are mitigating the impact of low milk prices
The Michigan Milk Producers Association just announced the acquisition of the Leprino Foods plant in Remus, Mich.
Nestled in South America, Lechera Protea Dairy masterfully blends a rich heritage with pioneering innovation, transforming from modest 1975 ambitions into a high-tech, high-output operation.
By continuing to support technological research, providing economic incentives, and fostering industry-wide collaboration, the dairy industry is poised for a promising future, where sustainability serves as the foundation of its growth.
As beef-on-dairy becomes more of the standard, disconnects between dairies and feedlots continue to challenge collaboration and performance.
With the herd size at a 30-year high and production growing, milk prices are under pressure going into the new year. However, strong cattle prices are changing the math for dairy farmers.
RaboResearch senior dairy analyst Lucas Fuess says booming milk output in the U.S. and other major exporters is tipping markets into oversupply — and signaling tougher price terrain heading into early 2026.
Dairy farmers are facing a growing layer of digital risk.
Three dairymen at the MILK Business Conference explain how steady, intentional decisions around people, technology and key metrics are helping their farms stay competitive and resilient.
By directing breeding and mating decisions toward specific traits, we can cultivate more sustainable cows.
The importance of being present in international markets and establishing connections that go beyond simple transactions.
How data and technology turned this first-generation farmer’s dreams into a reality.
Through collaboration and sustained effort, the dairy industry positions itself at the forefront of sustainable agriculture, forging pathways toward a resilient and sustainable future.
BelGioioso is expanding its New York plants, increasing its use of New York-sourced milk by about 100 million lb. annually.
The future of the dairy industry is rife with opportunity. Gregg Doud with NMPF highlighted the industry’s strides forward, its present challenges and the promising path ahead.
The Senate’s approval of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act could soon give schools the option to serve whole and 2% milk again.
Despite further opening its markets to imports, Canadian output hits record highs.