Will global dairy demand outpace growth over the next decade? Dairy economist Mary Ledman predicts that it will

Watching and guiding the next generation of dairy ambassadors and enthusiasts is truly an honor

Even before the pandemic, but especially since, calls for change have been heard in the dairy industry from nearly every group involved — farmers, processors, cooperatives, haulers, and more

We use colored clothespins to mark the cows that need attention when they are in the headlocks. This makes it quick and easy to spot the cows we need from the front and the back

The triple play of sexed semen, genomic tests, and beef semen on dairy cows is earning all-star honors as a replacement management strategy on many of our dairy farms

While there is often pushback that ruminants are utilizing land that could otherwise be used for edible food production for humans, cattle deliver value

U.S. milk production came in right at forecast for February, down 1% from last year. We’re often asked to interpret these reports as bullish or bearish, and this one is a tough call

What’s holding dairy back these days?Employees. Those employees are needed both on the farm and in processing plants. “I’ve been in the industry for 46 years

While the European Union (EU) stands second in global dairy product exports, the forecast has turned a bit cloudy these days

Change can be difficult, and some producers may worry that global efforts surrounding sustainability will force changes to current farming practices

U.S. dairy exporters pushed past previous trade records with $7.75 billion in overseas sales in 2021. In fact, last year’s exports topped prior-year numbers in ten of dairy’s top 11 markets

While farms have made positive strides toward reducing fresh cow health problems, the transition period remains a challenge for our dairy industry

The question of where future milk production growth in the U.S. will occur has been frequently discussed over the years

U.S. Olympian Elle Purrier St. Pierre grew up on a dairy farm and now uses her sport to promote the industry and its products

A record 8.7 million units of beef semen was sold to U.S. dairy farmers and cattle ranchers last year. That was up 21% over the previous year’s 7.2 million units

Although it is still early to say so definitively, 2022 holds promise as a critical year of progress in the decades-long fight for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Celebrate the role dairy plays in childhood nutrition during National School Breakfast Week

Whether playing music on the radio during milking or humming tunes to cows while training them, smooth melodies help keep our cows (and ourselves) calm

While cow numbers in the nation’s dairy herd held steady, dairy farm numbers did not follow the same course. In losing 5.7% of the farms holding a permit to sell milk, dairy farm numbers fell

Separating a dairy calf from its dam shortly after birth is a standard farm practice. For years, this has been considered safer and healthier for animals and people