Dairy cattle

U.S. dairy farms are turning to technology to stretch thin labor and sharpen herd management. Producers cite equipment that reduces hands-on tasks as a key reason to invest, and industry leaders say adoption often begins with tools already in a farmer’s pocket. Robotic milking systems

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued guidance that removes a prior testing requirement for lactating dairy cattle shipped out of Indiana for interstate movement. Under the new direction, lactating cows originating from states designated as Unaffected under the National Milk Testing Strat...

The U.S. poultry industry is more than three years into an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) with no clear end in sight, and understanding what fuels transmission has become an operational priority for commercial producers. Erica Spackman, acting research leader at USDA’s Natio...

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...