Two days of educational sessions, hands-on learning and previews of dairy research and innovative technologies are all in ...

Improved weather is supporting cow comfort and milk production as the industry reaches the midpoint of the first quarter of 2026.

Millions in U.S. dairy products will be purchased by USDA to supply food banks and federal nutrition programs.

While global protein demand is growing at roughly 2% annually, livestock producers must navigate a complex landscape of regional shifts, disease risks and policy battles that will define the next ...

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.

Kansas is witnessing explosive dairy growth as new processing infrastructure and structural advantages pull producers away ...

According to USDA’s recent Cattle report, as of January 1, the national milk herd contained 3.905 million heifers, 11,000 fewer than last year. The number of heifers ready to calve and enter the milk ...

Despite their rising value, many beef-on-dairy calves still receive minimal nutrition early in life. Cantor notes they are often limit-fed and given lower-quality colostrum. At the same time, ...

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 ...

Dairy farmers are standing on shaky ground. Milk checks are tight and input costs are up, but replacement heifers and beef-on-dairy calves are providing an unusually strong backstop. As Gregg Doud, ...

With the DMC enrollment deadline just days away, current market signals are prompting producers to take a closer look at 2026 coverage options.

Are there ways to change calves’ environment and management to make their lives better? If so, can those improvements be made without major capital investments? Yes and yes, according to University of ...