What does it mean to maintain a social license? Whether the phrase is explicitly described or instead implied, this is a concept more and more consumers are demanding from their food suppliers. If dai

Genetic improvement has been a highly effective strategy to enhance dairy efficiency and net profitability. Genetic selection is also a key to improve dairy sustainability. Continued genetic emphasis

With a photo of an old fashioned tractor and manure spreader as a backdrop on the screen, Rebecca Larson, an associate professor and extension specialist with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, star

In late September, Foremost Farms sent a letter to their patrons located in the Upper Midwest Federal Order explaining that there would be a 90-cent per hundredweight (cwt.) deduction from their milk

The question in the title stands before the U.S. Supreme Court.On October 11, 2022, the highest court in the land heard oral arguments in the case National Pork Producers Council v. Ross

I am a first generation dairy farmer, and I am so glad to see that you put out the article, “Lack of land pushes young farmers out of ag” on October 6, 2022. I have said before, how can someone...

As crops come off the fields and farmers prepare for winter, it is a time to make decisions that will impact both productivity and finances for the next growing season

While there is still certainly valuable work to be done to share the stories of commitment to animals, land, and people that dairy farms have, the industry has largely done a good job

Tomorrow, October 18, the Clean Water Act (CWA) will be 50 years old. It’s an important law that’s helped to dramatically improve water quality in the United States

U.S. cheese consumption climbed to new heights this past year, with the average American now consuming 39.4 pounds on an annual basis

The U.S. dairy cow herd continued its gradual rebuilding last quarter with dairy farmers slowly adding more cows to the herd as milk prices hit historic highs

The uncertain nature of agricultural markets and farm income means many farms diversify their operations to reduce risk and keep balance sheets healthier. Direct processing, cash crops, or custom harv