Dairy - General
Higher beef prices and grocery inflation are pushing the cost of a backyard barbecue higher in 2026.
Putting off letting go of the wrong employee often makes problems harder to fix later.
Conflict on the farm is a normal part of working with people, and if it’s addressed early and handled respectfully, it can help teams work better together.
In recent years, discussions around the slowing growth rate of the U.S. labor force have intensified, igniting concerns over potential economic impacts.
A shrinking labor pool is already having an impact, and ag experts say it’s only going to get tougher.
While 69% of farmers expect to transfer their operation to the next generation of family members, too many are misplacing their time and efforts, according to The Williams Group. The company offers 5 recommendations that can help farmers and other business owners course correct.
The on-again, off-again reports regarding ICE raids is sowing confusion for those who rely on immigrant labor and causing labor shortages because employees aren’t showing up for work.
“It’s unlikely that changes in tariffs will impact prices headed into the Super Bowl, however, we’ll see how it plays out in the coming weeks,” Dr. Michael Swanson says.
During the 2023 Top Producer Summit, Top Producer will recognize remarkable farmers who have taken risks, built thriving businesses and given back to their communities.
The Modernizing Agricultural Transportation Act has been introduced in the House of Representatives and is yet another legislative proposal that offers fixes for livestock haulers regarding hours of service rules.
The Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Criminal Investigations announced today the arrest of two Hondurans for importing 170,000 of contaminated cheese worth more than $322,000.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s announcement today that $2 million will be made available to dairy, beef, poultry and swine producers to help cut energy-related production costs
Washington State’s Snohomish River just downstream from French Slough is once again meeting state water quality standards for fecal coliform and dissolved oxygen, according to Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) testing. French Slough was directly impacted by a large manure spill last week and continues to show evidence of water quality problems.
In New Mexico, where groundwater is the major source of water for humans as well as farms, the state’s dairy industry has been negotiating with the Environment Department to determine the specifics of new water-quality regulations.
Straus Family Creamery emphasizes responsible stewardship
The retailer will buy more from small and mid-sized farmers around the world, reduce food waste, and sustainably source key agricultural products.
Western United Dairymen is seeking a few dairies for a project to demonstrate a water balance approach to perform lagoon sealing measurements for dairy manure storage ponds.
Byline: Benzinga StaffMANHEIM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kreider Farms, one of Pennsylvania’s largest dairyfarms, announces the groundbreaking of a multi-million dollar livestock waste treatment system as part of a joint venture with Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc. Located at Kreider’s Farm in Manheim, Pa., the Cleantech facility is the first of its kind in the state and is designed to treat and recycle manure from the Farms’ 2,000 dairy cows in an eco-friendly manner. Bion’s patented technology provides a solution to the pollution associated with livestock operations, eliminating most of theenvironmental impacts of animal waste, including excess nutrients, ammonia, phosphorus, and greenhouse gases.
Farm Journal Media has a diverse line up of co-located events and programs as well as breakout sessions.
These 10 steps can help keep your employees from walking away.
California dairies combine for manure-to-energy benefits
The Agriculture Nutrient Policy Council releases report raising questions about data to set pollution limits for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
8,000-cow manure processing center in Wisconsin has it all.
Under revised air-quality Rule 4570, California dairies must cut silage emissions.
The bio-engineered herd of dairy cattle produces more “human-like” milk that has 20% more milk fat and several key proteins.