While having a job outside of the farm brings dependable income and often insurance, the heavy load of working to help keep ...

With the federal estate tax exemption at historically high levels, most family farms are no longer at risk of paying federal ...

From styling hair to managing a herd of 650 cows, Justine Holland has traded her salon chair for the barn and found a career she loves.

Winter manure spreading is often not recommended because it can lead to higher nutrient losses and harm water quality. Some states have even banned winter spreading. However, if storage capacity is ...

A federal audit wiped out Drumgoon Dairy's staff, exposing agriculture's labor crisis. This South Dakota farm's labor ...

With their recent accolade of being named the 2026 IDFA's Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year award winner, the Waddell ...

The equation is changing: high-value beef, record components and $11 billion in new plants are redefining the milk check.

Government buyout programs have long been part of the dairy industry. Western United Dairies says the Make America More ...

USDA is awarding more than $11 million to support small and midsized dairy businesses through the Dairy Business Innovation ...

Researchers report clear evidence of flexible tool use in a domestic cow, expanding scientific understanding of animal cognition beyond traditional species.

Last week, with the stroke of a pen, President Trump increased milk options available to students in schools across the country. Will this change the demand picture for the dairy market, or is it all ...

Unfortunately for dairy producers, the glut of milk both in the United States and globally is expected to persist into 2026, ...