The U.S. butter market is the most confusing of the dairy markets right now, with the price counter seasonally falling while the data has been supportive for the market

The power of the rumen is well known. Ruminants hold the unique and incredible ability among mammals to break down plant material that monogastrics can’t digest

With each passing year and continually rising beef prices, cattle sales add more value to the bottom line on U.S. dairy farms

The foundation of scientific method is having only one independent variable — just one factor that changes, with all else remaining stable

The use of video surveillance on dairies has many benefits: cameras allow “eyes” on areas where it is not always feasible to physically monitor and provide insights into both animal and human...

It’s no secret that water management has been a longtime challenge here in California

At any given moment, determinants contributing to the dairy market are — to say the least — dynamic, interconnected, and cumulative

As replacement heifer prices continue to reach historic highs, today’s dairy producers must focus on getting the most out of their replacements

Water quality is easily taken for granted, but it’s imperative to the functions of all roles in quality milk

Supply and demand may dictate markets, but stepping back to discern before following the crowd might be your best move when considering a dairy-beef calf purchase

As the buzzword of the year seems to be sustainability, the addition of anaerobic digesters on dairy farms across the U.S has been making headway

Butter continues to be the case study for how real dairy products have been dogged by plant-derived imitators for decades

Long before the rise of social media influencers, Wisconsin’s Alice in Dairyland program embraced the power of personality to encourage interest in the state’s agricultural economy

Just one outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in one dairy cow herd resulted in a more than $700,000 loss, according to a new study published by a team of Cornell University researchers

When genetic evaluations are released on August 12, 2025, Holstein breeders will have a new selection trait to use and predicted transmitting abilities (PTAs) for calving traits will look a little bit...

Behind every round bale lies a complex seesaw between moisture levels, microbes, and decisions that can make or break its value

As part of its effort to protect communities from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has created a draft risk assessment modeling human exposure to the...

Next to a dairy farm’s monthly milk check, cull cows and beef-on-dairy calves round out the top three revenue streams for U.S. dairy producers

Having extra colostrum on hand is both a wise and reasonable choice for dairies. Specifically, frozen colostrum can be warmed when needed to feed a calf when fresh colostrum is unavailable

The tables below highlight the magnitude of trade of dairy products by major categories relative to domestic markets at varying times