On a percentage basis, 6.4% of all U.S. dairy farms holding permits to sell milk left the business last year. That exit ranks sixth all-time since data tracking began on this statistic in 1992
Even though technology generates accurate data, there is a much more important question — Does the information generated bring value to the dairy farmer?“I love technology. I really go into...
Sometimes people wish there were more hours in a day to complete the responsibilities at hand, and dairy cows may feel the same way. Rick Grant of the Miner Institute recommends that farmers think abo
U.S. dairy exports excelled again in 2022, with record shipments further cementing its role as the key demand driver for U.S. milk. For the third consecutive year, the U.S. dairy industry set a r
A narrative has long circulated about dairy’s perceived link to higher mortality rates.Consider that myth busted.Research funded by National Dairy Council (NDC) used data from the National Health...
We see the same values embodied by dairy farmers embraced by outstanding student athletes. What sometimes flies under the radar is that many talented youths leading their teams to victory also play a
When talking about sustainability in the dairy industry, conversations often involve what can be done on farms to manage manure, enhance crop and animal productivity, reduce emissions
Surprising comments rolled into our office following our coverage of a northern Wisconsin county’s plan to require milk haulers to purchase permits to haul milk during the spring thaw. Perhaps we...
In the United States, adults, on average, claim they wash their hands 96% of the time after using public restrooms. Research has shown that this number is dramatically lower than reported. A case stud
Inspire” served as the overarching theme for the 2023 Dairy Forum as the industry’s processors, leaders, and greater dairy farming community from across the globe gathered to discuss the sector’
Plant-based companies continue to use dairy terms on their products, violating labeling laws while the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) looks the other way