The dairy industry is at a pivotal moment, driven by growth, expansion and an unwavering dedication to innovation. During the Joint Annual Meeting hosted by the National Milk Producers Federation, the National Dairy Board, and the United Dairy Industry Association in Arlington, Texas earlier this month, Gregg Doud highlighted the industry’s strides forward, its present challenges and the promising path ahead. A Vision for Expansion Doud, president and CEO of the National Milk

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 the pipeline, some herds are now realizing they might have cut heifer inventories too deep. During a recent episode of “The Dairy Podcast,” Michael Overton, global dairy platform lead in precision animal health with Zoetis, says the trend has been building for years. “Dairy prod

Within any market scenario, prices will generally always strengthen when demand outstrips supply. Local dairy farmers have enjoyed the benefits of such a scenario over much of the last 12 months. And, yes, farm gate prices have started to ease back recently as production responded to favourable conditions. The reality is there will always be short to medium term impacts on global markets on a day-to-day basis. But the good news is that dairy can look forward to a future where