When cows are heat stressed, many dairy producers have seen a drop in milk production and feed intake firsthand

Tight cattle supplies and unwavering consumer demand for beef have pushed cattle prices to new record highs

Hoard's Dairyman, the national dairy farm magazine, reports mailbox prices. These milk prices are updated monthly for dairy producers in the U.S

As the National Dairy farm magazine, Hoard's Dairyman provides dairy producers with dairy market prices and includes the Class I price for fluid milk

Cultivating a new generation of dairy advocates starts by building community

Five years have passed since the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns; life has returned to the hustle and bustle of schedules on the go

The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program launched FARM Environmental Stewardship (ES) Version 3 late last year, using the latest science and technology to support producers...

For generations, the conversion rate for farm gate milk to cheese remained the same — 100 pounds of milk yielded roughly 10 pounds of cheese

With a constant focus on managing feed costs, we spend most of the time thinking about ingredients that would qualify as expensive

Many factors play a role in successful reproduction. In this column, we’ll focus on the relationship between genomics, milk yield, characteristics and detection of estrus, and fertility

U.S. dairy is strong and growing, and it is the envy of the world,” exclaimed Michael Dykes to the large audience at the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) 2025 Dairy Forum carrying...

Many of us often wonder if training farm workers is worth the time and effort it takes to perform

Despite headwinds from highly pathogenic avian influenza, weather challenges in many parts of the country, and a slight contraction in U.S. dairy herds, 2024 maintained many of the thresholds that were...

While the subject of trade and tariffs saturates the media, when it comes to dairy and trade, Mexico and Canada account for nearly 40% of U.S. dairy exports

The interest in dairy farms producing a portion of their own grains has varied over time. In my work, I have observed an upswing in interest in recent years

The Southeastern U.S. dairy industry has been contracting rapidly as many in dairy circles are aware

When planning an expansion, farmers tend to focus on the construction and design parts of the building process

When animals need medical attention, effective restraint makes the job easier and safer for both the person providing the care and the animal

long-term growth in dairy operations is the lifeblood of the industry. A farm’s growth can allow for more cash flow and profitability, help the business stay ahead of rising costs, give space to...

The material a dairy chooses to bed its cows with has many ramifications. Bedding has significant impacts on the animal in terms of cow comfort, lameness, and udder hygiene