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From farm bill negotiations to labor reform and federal funding decisions, the weeks ahead are expected to be pivotal.
06/01/2026

From farm bill negotiations to labor reform and federal funding decisions, the weeks ahead are expected to be pivotal.

From farm bill negotiations to labor reform and federal funding decisions, the weeks ahead are expected to be pivotal.

Efficiency, protocols, safety, and morale are all vulnerable to staff turnover. These aspects of farm management and cul...
06/01/2026

Efficiency, protocols, safety, and morale are all vulnerable to staff turnover. These aspects of farm management and culture have ripple effects well beyond the employee replacement process, hitting both productivity and the bottom line.

Good help is hard to find — and these days, it’s also hard to keep on the farm. Maintaining your workforce depends heavily on retaining your key employees; Jennifer A.

The Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) has been working toward a significant change in how they conduct genomic eva...
05/30/2026

The Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) has been working toward a significant change in how they conduct genomic evaluations. While they do not have an exact date for when they will make the shift, the new system they plan to implement is called a single-step genomic evaluation.

The Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) has been working toward a significant change in how they conduct genomic evaluations.

Last year, total U.S. dairy exports grew to 17% of domestic milk production, with suppliers setting records for cheese, ...
05/29/2026

Last year, total U.S. dairy exports grew to 17% of domestic milk production, with suppliers setting records for cheese, butterfat, and high-protein whey.

In my role at the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), one thing I am often asked is what keeps me optimistic about U.S. dairy.

After peaking in 2006, Select grade production has been cut in half and it’s trending further downward. Meanwhile Choice...
05/28/2026

After peaking in 2006, Select grade production has been cut in half and it’s trending further downward. Meanwhile Choice grade now holds over 75% market share, and Prime grade beef, the highest quality, continues to expand.

Protein, especially high-quality protein, is the name of the game and the shining star across the entire livestock portfolio.

A few years ago, I decided to start a 4-H dairy club in my hometown. I was truly expecting five young people to join the...
05/28/2026

A few years ago, I decided to start a 4-H dairy club in my hometown. I was truly expecting five young people to join the club, but our numbers skyrocketed to almost 30 within the first couple of months.

What began as a small, hometown 4-H club quickly grew into a thriving group of nearly 30 young people eager to learn about agriculture. On a memorable field trip to a 950-cow dairy farm, members gained a new appreciation for larger scale farms while exper

A little over a month ago, I cleaned my Mamaw’s blackberry bushes out. I think I may have unintentionally called in a bl...
05/28/2026

A little over a month ago, I cleaned my Mamaw’s blackberry bushes out. I think I may have unintentionally called in a blackberry winter.

From blackberry winter to flooded fields, this blog reflects on the old weather sayings that still shape life in farming communities today. In seasons filled with uncertainty, patience and resilience become just as important as sunshine.

Are high-oleic soybeans (HOSB) finally ready for liftoff? The buzz has been building as researchers, suppliers, and farm...
05/27/2026

Are high-oleic soybeans (HOSB) finally ready for liftoff? The buzz has been building as researchers, suppliers, and farmers continue to see production impacts and the potential for lowered feed costs, but it’ll take more than impressive stats to put this crop into orbit.

Truly optimizing any soybean into a dairy feeding program calls for roasting, a process which boosts their effects on production. MSU’s researchers have posited that this necessity has held up wholescale adoption for high-oleic soybeans; infrastruct

Hoard’s Dairyman is proud to announce articles that meet continuing education standards for the National Dairy Farmers A...
05/26/2026

Hoard’s Dairyman is proud to announce articles that meet continuing education standards for the National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program are now available for listening in both Spanish and English.

The “Hoard’s Dairyman Podcast Express” have been available in English, and new episodes are posted on the Hoard’s Dairyman website or available on podcast platforms, including Apple and Spotify.

Research done on heat stress effects on lactating cow reproductive performance proves out that fans boost pregnancy rate...
05/26/2026

Research done on heat stress effects on lactating cow reproductive performance proves out that fans boost pregnancy rates — even though, as Ballard noted, heat abatement measures don’t completely prevent diurnal temperature fluctuations.

Research done on heat stress effects on lactating cow reproductive performance proves out that fans boost pregnancy rates — even though, as Ballard noted, heat abatement measures don’t completely prevent diurnal temperature fluctuations.

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