Dairy - General
Some employees do their jobs and go home, while others look for ways to help the farm run better. Here’s how managers can encourage more of the latter.
Backed by foundational funding from the Bezos Earth Fund, the Kansas City-based Global Cattle Innovation Platform aims to bridge the gap between lab-bench agtech and working pastures.
Record cattle prices and higher-value beef-on-dairy calves are reshaping Idaho’s farm economy, giving the state’s beef industry a revenue boost while dairy holds close behind.
For beef-on-dairy calves, weaning is more than the removal of milk. It is the first commercial test of the feeding program, and the results should be measured beyond weaning day.
As dairy’s role in the beef business continues to grow, beef-on-dairy cattle now account for nearly 26% of cattle entering U.S. feedyards.
Two accidents. Two recoveries. Two back braces hanging on an office wall. And one lesson a California dairy nutritionist learned the hard way: “Professionally, we’re all replaceable. But family? That’s different.”
A new employee has a lot to learn in the first few weeks, and farm managers can make the transition easier by setting expectations and making time to answer questions.
A lifelong livestock advocate shares the bitter irony of developing a red meat allergy on the family farm and her battle to regain a normal life.
A new documentary takes a closer look at cows and the questions surrounding food, climate and agriculture.
As beef-on-dairy calves are pushed for growth, zinc and copper nutrition could influence how well they respond to growth-enhancing technologies.
“Dolly was a farmer just like her daddy. He farmed the soil, she farmed songs and happiness.”
A county fair heifer is more than an animal to show. She’s a partner in a journey that teaches kids patience, confidence and the dedication it takes to prepare.
New research suggests beef-on-dairy cattle may deliver their biggest feedlot advantage when they enter at lighter weights.
Higher beef prices and grocery inflation are pushing the cost of a backyard barbecue higher in 2026.
At Kieler Farms, beef-on-dairy is now a core piece of the business, with about 1,300 head finished each year and a system built to carry cattle from calf to harvest.
New initiative will connect producers, researchers, investors and entrepreneurs to accelerate practical solutions across the cattle value chain.
Jordy was more than a pet; he was a partner, coworker and the steady soul of our farm for 10 years. We honor the legacy of a dog who lived for the work and loved us through every season.
IP 28 threatens to dismantle Oregon’s agricultural heritage by criminalizing routine farming and hunting practices, potentially banning in-state meat and dairy production.
Beef-on-dairy cattle are getting bigger and more valuable, but the industry’s push for heavier carcasses is creating a balancing act between profitability, cattle health and steaks consumers still want to put on the grill.
As the easy premiums fade, beef-on-dairy 2.0 demands data-backed verification and surgical breeding strategies to transform crossbred calves into a stable foundation for multi-generational success.
A $40 million initiative creates a sustainable, “cost-plus” domestic market for American livestock producers that will deliver 3 billion protein-rich meals every year.
Commodity markets are waiting for one key answer: Does the U.S. really have a deal with China? With only a $17 billion figure and few details, traders want proof through tariffs, export sales and purchases.
The Meat Institute’s latest brief empowers U.S. producers to replace generic global averages with precise, peer-reviewed data that reflects modern efficiency.
When market pressures mount, “toughing it out” can feel like the only option—but it might be your biggest risk.
When the daily demands of an operation become overwhelming, long-term strategy is often the first thing to go. But what if hard times are actually the best time to grow?
From a violent collision to a forced recovery during a blizzard, one farm woman learns trading productivity for rest isn’t a weakness, but a necessary act of grace and healing.
Even after losing a major export market, the U.S. bovine genetics industry bounced back in 2025.