When it comes to raising heifers, we don’t want them to grow too slowly – or too fast

In a bright spot for dairy demand, consumer expenditures on dairy climbed 3% higher in March. The not-so-great news is that they also bought 3% less product

Fresh cow pens continue to grow in popularity, especially for larger dairies, farms that are building new facilities, or those looking to improve cow health and performance

In the past 12 months, the Consumer Price Index has shown an 8.5% price jump in all retail items. For food specifically, that number is higher at 8.8%

Pregnancy rate might be the best key performance indicator to evaluate the reproductive performance of the herd. It is a function of heat detection rate and conception rate

It’s basic human sense: when a needed item becomes scarce, we hold onto as much of it as we can for future security. That was true at the beginning of the pandemic lockdowns, and on farms

Feed expenses make up more than half the cost of producing milk on today’s dairy farms

The photos this winter from the California ports of Long Beach and Oakland left many who depend on foreign trade both concerned and uncertain

Steel prices had been falling this year.Then Russia invaded Ukraine and created upheaval in pig iron markets as values for this important ingredient to manufacture finished steel

What do you see when you envision the future of calf care on dairy farms?For dairy researcher Michael Steele, he believes that data and precision management will shape the way we raise calves

With the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed by President Biden nearly five months ago, Cabinet officials have been travelling throughout the country this month to connect the program’s projects

Many dairies across the country are still feeding contracted or stored-on-farm feeds and forages. It’s a blessing given the upheaval in feed markets in the past months

How does one combat inflation? Interest rates. That’s the most effective tool in the toolbox for economists and policymakers alike when it comes to countering high inflation

Dairy farming has made great strides in efficiency and reducing its environmental impact. Between 1944 and 2007, the carbon footprint for a gallon of milk has been reduced by two-thirds

It’s not just business expenses rising for dairy farmers across the country — higher prices are impacting every aspect of human life, from the gas pump to the grocery store

Traditionally, economists who follow dairy would predict that high milk prices bring forth more cows and more milk production

“My leadership is grounded in two fundamental principles. One is all about listening. The second is a bias for action,” shared Barbara O’Brien, who is the new president and CEO of DMI

This year’s planting season is setting up to be an expensive one, considering the skyrocketing prices for fuel and fertilizer

The dairy industry has been through very turbulent waters the last several years, but don’t get complacent about what appears to be a good price year ahead of us

Every business with more than a handful of employees likely has a few underperformers mixed in with high achievers. A dairy farm is no different