“There was a trend for increased colostrum yield for older cows,” he said. “The colostrum yield for a cow entering her first ...

PARTNERSHIP, innovation and unwavering commitment have been cited as key factors in achieving major milestones that highlight the resilience and transformation of local farmers’ lives in the country.

Strong beef prices have reshaped breeding strategies on many dairies, pushing more producers to use beef semen and capture the higher value of beef-on-dairy calves. But with fewer dairy pregnancies in ...

It’s no secret that dairy heifers are in short supply, and their prices are high. An early 2025 USDA-estimated inventory of just 3.914 million head of dairy heifers over 500 pounds marks the lowest ...

Heifers are one of the largest and most expensive inputs for a herd. “Where do you want to be in five years? Where do you want to be in 10 years with your cow herd?” These are questions Dr. Jennifer ...

According 2025 Farm Journal State of the Beef Industry survey, just 47% of producers are considering expanding their cow herd within the next five years — a four-point drop from last year’s already ...