The H5N1 strain of avian influenza—commonly known as bird flu—has been circulating among wild migratory birds for the past two years, with substantial spillover into poultry farms. But what's sparking ...

A reader recently emailed me, saying that they were distressed about how modern dairies operate. I replied with some insights gleaned from my six decades’ worth of dairy experience. The majority of ...

Beef-on-dairy has rapidly evolved into a major contributor to the U.S. beef supply, reshaping how dairy and beef sectors work ...

Bottles of raw milk are displayed for sale at a store in Temecula, Calif., on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Sales of raw milk appear to be on the rise, despite an outbreak of bird flu in U.S. dairy cows.

CHICAGO, June 7 (Reuters) - The outbreak of bird flu in U.S. dairy cows has now been confirmed in Minnesota and Iowa, bringing to 11 the total number of affected states, which have been encouraged to ...

Fewer than 80 dairy farms remain in Connecticut — a 63% decline over two decades. In the heyday of the industry during the 1950s and '60s, the state had nearly 1,000.

At the World Dairy Expo in Madison this week, hundreds of fitters prepare cows for show with clippers, hair dryers, hoof ...

The past few years have violated many of my assumptions about human progress. Twenty-year-olds are going MAGA. More and more Americans say that women should return to their “traditional” roles in ...

Do you know what the Dairy Community does for Warren County? Hi I am Miranda Gates, your 2025-26 Warren County Dairy Princess and I am here to tell you. Based on the 2022 NASS Agricultural census ...

From three hours away, Greta Halahan has turned to data and technology to not only help keep her family farm afloat, but also ...