A small herd and low feeder placements offer price support for cattle ranchers, but rising fuel costs and Mexican imports loom as longer-term concerns.

M-AAA support enables MSU researchers to develop fertility programs that raise conception rates, reduce herd turnover and strengthen the long-term viability of Michigan dairy farms. Research from ...

Feeders gain leverage this month as cattle prices climb, but continuing volatility creates risk and opportunity.

Running a small cowcalf operation can be rewarding, but it is not without challenges. Larger farms spread their costs over more cows, making it harder for smaller herds to compete. There also tend to ...

This story appears in the December 2025 issue of Forbes Asia. Subscribe to Forbes Asia New Zealand unicorn Halter, founded by Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia alum Craig Piggott, is one of the fastest-growing ...

The profitability of dairy farms is determined by a complex interplay of biological, technical and economic factors. Key drivers include herd health and longevity, feed efficiency, milk yield per cow ...

ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Despite some exceptionally cold temperatures this winter, Jared Luhman, a cow-calf producer at Dry Creek Farms in Goodhue, Minnesota, was able to enjoy a relatively average year of ...

Lowri Wright came up with the idea to start using milk vending machines as a way to modernise the business An award-winning farm that began with two cows has grown its herd to nearly 200 and is ...

Iowa pork, cattle farmers drive the agricultural economy, battle fluctuating costs Despite rising operational costs and lowered consumer demand, the industry continues to boom. Text by Shreya Reddy ...

Healthy fine-looking Aryshire heifers grazing quietly welcome you when you visit Eldoret National Polytechnic's expansive dairy unit. State-of-the-art housing, milking and breeding technology would ...