For 2026 alone, 3,900 more cows have been culled each week on average compared to a year ago, resulting in year-to-date slaughter being 35,000 head or 7.5% higher than the year prior.
With beef cow slaughter down 20% and cull bulls breaking the $200/cwt. barrier, record-heavy steer weights are fueling a ...
Record‑high beef‑on‑dairy calf prices are reshaping dairy producers' bottom lines. But experts warn without a deliberate risk ...
Dairy cows line up to eat in the barn. (USDA photo) Revenue from breeding beef calves softened the blow of drop in milk prices during 2025. By hanging on to cows for breeding, farms may have fed an ...
As beef prices continue to rise, some Northeast Ohio families are looking beyond the grocery store and straight to local ...
U.S. milk production is expected to edge higher in 2026 with better yields and a slightly larger national herd, but strong supply means prices are predicted to drop for most dairy segments, according ...
It’s a massive opportunity.” Filling the Cattle Gap One of the biggest reasons beef-on-dairy has grown so quickly is simple: ...