U.S. milk production is hitting records, but shrinking replacement heifer numbers and aging herds signal tighter, more ...

A dramatic increase in fat content is causing pains in the dairy industry.

(THE CONVERSATION) The world’s population is growing, and so is the challenge of feeding everyone. Current projections indicate that by 2050, global food demand could increase by 59%-98% above current ...

As America’s beef cow herd hits a 75-year low, dairy farmers are stepping in with beef-on-dairy calves to help fill feedlots ...

The outbreak of bird flu on US dairy farms has introduced new concerns about the safety and sustainability of traditional milk production. This concern has prompted scientists and biotech companies to ...

OSAGE COUNTY - Some dairy farmers are using fans and sprinklers to keep cows cool, because the summer heat could make them produce less milk now, which would send prices higher in the fall.

The heat and humidity isn’t only tough on people who work outside, it can cause problems for our dairy cows. Experts say the high temperatures can reduce a cow’s milk production by up to 15 percent.

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

Cows are sensitive to heat, and overheating can reduce milk production and lead to serious health problems. Credit: Alycia Drwencke Marinus Dijkstra and his 1,550 dairy cows all felt the effects of ...

Even though Pennsylvania's milk production and number of cows increased in 2016, the state dropped to six in the Top 10 milk-producing states. California led the nation in milk production in 1016, ...

Livestock experts and the Texas Farm Bureau say prices will likely remain elevated through 2026, with farm-level cattle ...