Crude protein makes a great contribution to dairy rations, and it is one of the most important quality metrics in forages

Federal Milk Marketing Orders have been in place for over eight decades, and while they have seen modest updates, many industry experts think more change is ahead

“Manufacturers don’t actually know what they will have to pay for your milk until federal orders deliver the monthly announcement of prices,” wrote Mark Stephenson

Every crunchy, melty cheese curd that crosses a Culver’s counter came from somewhere specific – and special

The heart and soul of federal milk marketing orders are often thought of as the classified pricing system and pooling, and the complexities of those tools make them both popular and not

As consumers, we can play a role in reducing the nation’s carbon footprint, but it might not be in the way most people think

Would you know what to do if a crisis — whether an animal rights campaign, natural disaster, or something in between — occurred at your farm or business?

On May 24, Washington leadership embarked on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF), an initiative to build and strengthen economic relationships in Asia

Lolly Lesher testifyingPreparations have begun on a new farm bill and that’s the reason the House Agriculture Committee met on Wednesday, June 22, at the Longworth House Office Building. Presiding...

Greenhouse gases are emitted though human activity, and they accumulate in the atmosphere

As the industry begins to address updates to the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) system, opinions are flooding in from a number of sources

As the dairy industry continues to come together in discussions around changes to the federal milk marketing system, we have to consider what goals we want a milk pricing structure to accomplish. The

Our customers are asking more and more questions about recession and the potential impact on dairy prices. We all remember what happened with dairy prices in 2009

Manure is typically a dairy cow by-product that is removed rather quickly, but before it is pushed down the alleyway or scraped into the gutter, a lot can be learned

Since selling for a historic $1.925 million on Saturday, June 11, the internet has been a buzz regarding the Holstein cow S-S-I Doc Have Not 8784-ET. Often social media questions center on

This week's episode will discuss possible avenues for change to the Federal Order system

Secretary Vilsack wants consensus; the dairy industry will have a chance to create consensus.The American Farm Bureau Federation is planning a gathering for farmers and industry leaders to discuss changes...

The corn planting season for silage is nearly completed, and it is not too early to start planning the corn harvesting season

Despite historic butterfat production from the nation’s dairy herd, full-fat dairy products continue to have red-hot demand as spot butter prices hover near $3 per pound on the CME. Consider this,...

A heat wave swept across the nation this week, bringing humidity and extremely hot weather to both northern and southern parts of the country