Dairy cattle

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service reports U.S. milk output continued to climb in early 2026. March production +2.4% year-over-year and the January–March quarter rose Q1 milk +2.9% , according to the agency. The gains reflect modest increases in per-c...

The Schultz family in Freeman, South Dakota, runs a multigenerational dairy and crop operation that now milks more than 2,100 cows . The farm combines dairy, beef and feed production with a local labor force and community ties that support day-to-day operations. Family members sha...