Articles tagged under: dairy

Economies of Scale Drives Dairy Decisions

Published June 30, 2026

The size of the average dairy herd is seeing consistent year-over-year growth, according to proprietary benchmarking reports from Farm Credit Services. Ag Country Farm Credit Services Agribusiness Vice President Kyle Froslie says cows are also staying in the herd longer.…
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H-2A Rule Changes for Dairy Farms

Published June 18, 2026

The Trump Administration has clarified its H-2A rules for dairy farms. Dairies can use the temporary farm worker program, but the jobs must be temporary or seasonal. The dairy industry has sought the year-round availability of international workers due to…
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USDA Dairy Scientists Recognized

Published May 7, 2026

Three USDA employees are among the 2026 honorees of the federal government's Samuel J. Heyman Service to America award. Curt Van Tassell, Paul VanRaden and Ransom Baldwin are credited with helping to revolutionize dairy cattle breeding. This award, which is…
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Reducing Time and Money with Digital Technology

Published March 21, 2026

Digital tools can help manage the most expensive part of a dairy operation. VAS Farm Performance Consultant Sarah Heath cites software that is available to track feed consumption, inventory, and more. "Our feed history report is showing us what we're feeding…
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Identifying the Best Technolgy for Your Farm

Published March 19, 2026

Walk up and down each aisle at the Central Plains Dairy Expo and you may be overwhelmed with the latest gadget or new technology. Bower Ag Regional Commercial Lead Torie Little was on the Expo stage talking about ways to…
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A Honeymoon Period With Protein

Published March 18, 2026

U.S. dairy exports are enjoying continued strength. Domestic dairy demand is also getting a boost from the weight-loss medication, GLP-1, and the corresponding need for more protein in the diet. Terrain Senior Dairy Analyst Ben Laine said the dairy industry…
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Agricult-HER: Rita Vander kooi

Published March 12, 2026

Rita Vander Kooi is a dairy farmer at Worthington, Minnesota. In this Agricult-HER episode, she outlines her efforts to tell the story of agriculture through social media, and her insights on the evolving role of women in farming. "I think…
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Riverview & AZ Reach Water Access Agreement

Published January 9, 2026

Morris, Minnesota-based Riverview will pay $11 million over 20 years and reduce groundwater usage to improve water access for the residents of Arizona’s Sulphur Springs Valley. The region is in the midst of a mega-drought, putting more focus on water…
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