While whole milk has been a rising star once again for fluid milk consumption, and shelf-stable protein shake drinks continue booming, there is one area of the drink market that remains virtually untapped...
It has been a dozen years since the first U.S. Precision Dairy conference, and to give you an idea of how much has changed in the interim, the first Hoard’s Dairyman coverage of the event began with...
The nation’s capital is ground zero for numerous political debates, but none have been more all-encompassing this year than the budget reconciliation package House and Senate Republicans are crafting...
There’s no shortage of opinions when it comes to dry-off — and plenty of myths to go with them. Whether it’s how to slow down milk production at dry-off or which protocols will best set...
In today's dynamic dairy landscape, exploring new revenue streams beyond traditional milk sales is an important financial strategy, especially as sustainability initiatives offer new income opportunities
Approximately 41.7 million people in the U.S. received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, averaging $187.54 per month in 2024 and equating to $93.8 billion
While U.S. dairy export volume was down slightly this April when compared to the same time last year, multiple high-value product and ingredient areas showed significant growth
What’s delicious, nutritious, and sustainably produced? U.S. dairy. The topic of responsible and sustainable animal agriculture has garnered significant attention in recent years, but these concepts...
As farms grow, rotary parlors have become more common on dairy farms, and their efficiency is directly tied to three factors, according to Miner Institute’s President, Heather Dann. These have been...
For years, consumers have heard the same message: Stay away from whole milk dairy foods to protect your heart. That advice came from the idea that saturated fat — like the kind in dairy foods —...
About 94% of the dairy farms in the U.S. are family owned (American Dairy Association). With this statistic being so high, it is easy to assume that the vast majority of dairy farm owners have always known...
U.S. dairy margins are forecasted to rebound in the second half of the year. That wasn’t the case earlier this year as margins fell steadily during the first quarter of 2025