When USDA released its data on the number of dairy farms licensed to sell milk in 2023, it came as a surprise to no one that there were fewer farms milking cows than there had been the year before

People are feeling the pinch these days as they head to the grocery store and notice higher prices on some of their favorite items and the necessities. While we are fortunate to live in a country with...

The national numbers are in from USDA, and last year’s milk production remained nearly level with production totals from 2022

The lungs are an indicator organ, according to veterinarian Terri Ollivett

The year started off with disappointing milk prices for dairy producers and uncertainty about when the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program for 2024 would be available

The common saying “There’s more than meets the eye” certainly rings true when it comes to identifying disease in dairy calves

During the USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum, Cattie Litkowski, the farm income team lead for ERS, shared numbers from the recently released farm income forecast

Every five years, the Census of Agriculture is conducted, giving us an overview of farming in the United States

As dairy farmers, we focus a lot of attention on milk prices and demand for dairy products, but the price and demand for beef also plays an important role in profitability and how we manage our herds

Last year was one that will stick out in dairy producers’ minds, but not in a positive way in terms of milk prices and income over feed costs

After a dozen weeks of testimony and cross-examination spread over six months, the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) public hearing concluded on Tuesday, January 30

People and businesses around the world have goals about becoming more sustainable, but what sustainability means to each entity can be very different

Current and potential dairy consumers live all around the world, providing the U.S. dairy industry a tremendous opportunity for growth

In his opening address, president and CEO Michael Dykes shared a handful of ways we can elevate the dairy industry, and one of them was to reignite our competitive fire

Supply and demand are often on a teeter-totter ride; when one goes up, the other goes down. This is certainly true for our dairy markets

Unlike the swimmers who will be racing across the pool during the Olympics this summer, it appears U.S. milk prices are more likely to be bobbing in the water, at least through the first part of the year

Having a plan or strategy for your business is instrumental in achieving future success

Wearable animal monitoring technology helps some farms identify when cows are in heat and ready to be inseminated

A new year brings excitement and opportunity, but it can also come with apprehension, especially if you are a business owner

No record milk prices were received by farmers in 2023, but like many grocery staples, retail milk prices climbed higher. In fact, the price for a gallon of milk reached a new high last year