When consumers accept dairy industry practices, or in other words, when dairy has a social license to operate, milk and dairy products can provide valuable, affordable nutrition

That’s the modern-day question millions of Americans are asking as they expand their dairy intake. In 2021, that expansion saw Americans consuming nearly 667 pounds of dairy products per person

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

Over the course of 60 days, USDA economists raised their 2023 All-Milk price projections by 40 cents. In making that move from a $22.50 to a $22.90 per hundredweight price forecast

The milking procedure is the final step in the long line of tasks and processes dairy farmers take to have a safe, nutritious product to provide consumers, so doing it well is critical to ensure cows

For many dairy farmers, the lines between family and farm are blurred. While there are many positive aspects when family members work together, it can also be challenging

Even with its deep and rich history, World Dairy Expo was able to post a pair of new records at this year’s 55th show. As it turns out, cattle were front and center for both new benchmarks

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

Not all farms have the space or labor on site to raise their own dairy replacements, so it is not uncommon for calves to be transported to a custom grower early in life. While this type of calf rearin

I really like the concept and the term “Christmas corn silage.” The term’s thought and its message communicate the concept spot on

The Cambridge Dictionary defines risk management as “the job of deciding what possible financial risks are involved in a planned activity and how best to avoid or deal with them.” Most producers...

At $3.57 per pound, butterfat bounded for its fourth straight monthly record this September. That’s according to data released by USDA in its Announcement of Class and Component Prices on October...

As we near the end of the year, it is important to spend some time completing one of our least favorite activities – record keeping

Dairy producers recognize the valuable role colostrum plays in raising calves. That first meal is truly instrumental in setting animals up for success

For 103 years, Dairy Council of California has focused on advancing people’s understanding of the important role that milk and dairy foods play in healthy, sustainable eating patterns