Dairy - General
Fairs provide an invaluable time to engage with the public about agriculture. But watch out for detractors attempting to sway public opinion and protest these events.
Obsessing over rain, or the lack of it, is a skill every farmer has mastered. Here are 20 phrases you’ve likely muttered more than once.
A shrinking labor pool is already having an impact, and ag experts say it’s only going to get tougher.
Burnout shows up when people are over extended, misaligned and are trying to carry all the things all the time without any support, even while doing work they love.
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.
If both parties can come together – a farm seeker and a person that’s trying to get out of business – they can create a plan for the next generation.
If the next generation isn’t coming back, it’s not the end. But it is time for a new plan.
Navigating the world of health insurance can be daunting, especially for farmers and small business owners. Here’s an explanation of several options that might work for you.
It’s important to check in with ourselves and others as mental health is just as important as physical health.
China is one of the biggest importers of American breeding pigs and other livestock genetic material such as cattle semen. These lucrative niche export markets had been growing, but have dried up since the start of the U.S.-China trade war.
Alltech will gather global thought leaders and innovators for an immersive exploration of the bold ideas shaping the future of agri-food.
As immigration issues continue to be a significant concern for farmers nationwide, proactive measures and informed strategies are essential to minimize potential disruptions.
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins says the agency is hyper-focused on poultry, but no vaccine is yet available. The agency has ‘separate work streams’ to address the virus in the ‘cattle and dairy’ industries, but dairy is not part of USDA’s primary focus for now.
Investing in employee development is just as important as investing in equipment. By building a skilled and engaged workforce, farmers can boost efficiency, retention, and long-term success.
An increasing number of agricultural employers are offering a wellness program to employees, up to 71% from only 40% a couple of years ago.
Have you ever wanted to post on social media but were worried about potential backlash? Knowing how to handle contentious issues online can help people understand the animal agriculture’s commitment to animal care.
First-of-its-kind treatment to be approved by FDA in more than a decade, Pradalex is now available to treat swine and bovine respiratory diseases.
“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.
Sec. Mike Naig says the U.S. government is using what he describes as a three-legged stool approach to address the virus in the dairy and poultry industries.
For the first time in nearly 40 years, an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been confirmed on the outskirts of Berlin.
The Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) covers losses due to specific conditions that occurred in 2024.
Turning manure into gold, sticky-fingered Ray Brewer pulled off a twisted agriculture heist.
Employee performance evaluations are essential for fostering growth, aligning goals, and addressing areas for improvement. What questions will you ask your employees in 2025?
USDA approves funding to bolster efforts to prevent further spread through surveillance, animal health checkpoints and domestic preparedness.
As federal policy decisions tend to heavily impact rural industries, the outcome of the 2024 election promises to significantly shape the rural economy in the year ahead. CoBank’s annual report outlines what to expect.
The Animal Agriculture Alliance released a new report detailing U.S. animal agriculture’s contributions to the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals.
Taking the entire hiring process online, without meeting a candidate in person, seems drastic, but it has become the standard today for many organizations.
Measure J, initiated by the Coalition to End Factory Farming, appears to be headed for defeat with 85% of voters rejecting it as of the latest updated results on Nov. 6.
USDA’s largest annual gathering for producers, processors, policymakers, government officials, and non-governmental organizations will be held Feb. 27-28, 2025.
As agriculture faces multiple challenges, USDA’s latest net farm income forecast is masking the reality for farmers. While livestock margins have improved for 2024, high input costs and below breakeven prices for row crops means margins could be the worst in nearly 20 years.