Today, the most critical issue for dairy farmers to think about is signing up for the new Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program

When every dollar counts, milkfat and protein levels in milk are extremely valuable in maximizing income over feed costs (IOFC)

When it comes to the new Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program, I want to make sure dairy farmers and their lenders know what the point of the program is

Who among us wouldn’t make an investment that returns $4.78 for every $1 spent?

Choosing where dollars are invested is critical, especially considering how tight finances have been the last four years

As more and more alternatives clutter the dairy aisle, reserving the term “milk” for products that come from mammals is even more vital

When you’re looking to fine-tune your feeding, checking on the basics is a good first step

Despite dairy’s current dismal pay prices, the long-term future looks bright

The U.S. dairy cow population could climb by over 100,000 head and reach 9.465 million by 2028

Benchmarking is a great tool to have in the financial analysis toolbox. Comparing your farm business to successful peers is a powerful means to learn where your operation is doing well

Over the last five years, Colorado has been the fastest growing dairy state in terms of milk production

Lameness isn’t a concern among heifers on most dairy farms. In recent years, though, a heifer hoof issue has appeared, and common rearing practices may be to blame.

Food fads both favor and concern dairy

The dismal dairy economy took its toll as 2,731 U.S. dairy farms hung up their milking machines for the final time this past year

Starting a dairy farm is no small feat, especially in today’s economy

A plan to create the nation’s largest research dairy advanced earlier this month with the Idaho State Board of Education’s vote to allow the University of Idaho to buy land for the $45 million...

In 1992, there were 131,509 dairy farms in the United States. At the end of 2018, that number was 37,468

If you’ve ever had gelled diesel fuel in your tractors or trucks, you know it makes it pretty difficult to get the engine running

While dairy farmers have been trudging through years of low prices with little relief in sight, other facets of agriculture, such as specialty vegetable and fruit crops, can also relate

One must know a problem exists before solving it