Dairy - General
When market pressures mount, “toughing it out” can feel like the only option—but it might be your biggest risk.
When the daily demands of an operation become overwhelming, long-term strategy is often the first thing to go. But what if hard times are actually the best time to grow?
USDA Under Secretary Luke Lindberg points to strategic deals and surging dairy, ethanol and corn exports driving the U.S. toward an ag trade surplus
Learn how the “Make America Healthy Again” agenda and grocery inflation are reshaping voter sentiment and dairy policy ahead of the 2026 midterms.
USDA Undersecretary Luke Lindberg says the big takeaway is establishing a level playing field for U.S. producers and building opportunities from there.
The president has signed the bipartisan Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act into law, restoring whole and 2% milk options in U.S. schools for the first time in more than a decade.
This former football player’s story is a beacon for those experiencing their own ebbs and flows, proving that life’s greatest victories often come from our greatest challenges.
Federal government will cut the bureaucracy to support the dairy industry, focused on tougher measures to stop major animal disease problems and improve labor availability.
In fall 2024, Hurricane Helene stormed through northern Florida, with Full Circle Dairy caught in its trail of destruction.
Land O’Lakes recently announced an investment of up to $7 million in each of 10 to 15 companies focused on innovations in crop inputs, ag data, supply chain processes, business models, and beyond.
The Budweiser plant in Columbus, Ohio, has an additional demographic — 600 Holstein cows
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin proposes rescinding the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding. If the proposal goes into effect, it could potentially lead to DEF systems no longer being required in tractors, trucks and other equipment using diesel-powered engines — a decision many farmers and others in the ag community would applaud.
A shrinking labor pool is already having an impact, and ag experts say it’s only going to get tougher.
A new ranking reveals which U.S. states have the most ice cream shops per capita, highlighting where America’s love for frozen treats runs the deepest.
Burnout shows up when people are over extended, misaligned and are trying to carry all the things all the time without any support, even while doing work they love.
The silver lining, meteorologists say, is many farmers and livestock producers in the central and eastern U.S. have had sufficient moisture this spring and milder temperatures headed into summer. For some, that’s about to change.
For many service members’ transition to civilian life, the journey is not just about finding a job, but rather discovering a community that values their unique skills and experiences.
Don’t let the calendar, coffee shop talk or what your neighbors are doing dictate when you head to the field. Farm Journal field agronomists offer these four tips to help you get your best start ever with #planting2025.
Amanda Freund, a Connecticut dairy farmer is headed to “Shark Tank,” where she aims to propel her creation, CowPots, into the mainstream.
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins says the agency is hyper-focused on poultry, but no vaccine is yet available. The agency has ‘separate work streams’ to address the virus in the ‘cattle and dairy’ industries, but dairy is not part of USDA’s primary focus for now.
Investing in employee development is just as important as investing in equipment. By building a skilled and engaged workforce, farmers can boost efficiency, retention, and long-term success.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s appointment as Secretary of Health and Human Services has some farmers wondering—will he be a champion for real dairy or a source of controversy? With his strong support for whole milk but a divisive stance on raw milk, his impact on the industry is still up for debate.
This Super Bowl Sunday, the Way-Har Family Farm becomes a canvas that illustrates the strength of teamwork, excellence in dairy craftsmanship, and a never-ending passion for football.
U.S. dairy cattle tested positive for a strain of bird flu that previously had not been seen in cows, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday, ramping up concerns about the persistent spread of the virus.
As the industry braces itself for a tumultuous road ahead, it is crucial for stakeholders across the board to engage in constructive dialogue and seek resolutions that protect the backbone of rural America – our dairy farmers.
“It’s unlikely that changes in tariffs will impact prices headed into the Super Bowl, however, we’ll see how it plays out in the coming weeks,” Dr. Michael Swanson says.
Sec. Mike Naig says the U.S. government is using what he describes as a three-legged stool approach to address the virus in the dairy and poultry industries.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a State of Emergency to address bird flu in California dairy cattle, ramping up monitoring, quarantine efforts, and resource deployment.