In an unexpected move, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Friday, Jan. 13, to grant the cert petition for the industry coalition lawsuit challenging the EPA on its “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule.

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) today announced that former U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will join the organization as president and CEO, effective Feb. 1, 2017. USDEC is a nonprofit, independent organization that seeks to enhance the global demand for U.S. dairy products and ingredients.

Breezy Holsteins’ new freestall barn allowed Roger and Karen Haag to bring two herds together under one roof and use the vacated tiestall barn for newborns and weaned calves. They also constructed a small barn with automatic feeders for pre-weaned calves.

As producers anticipate a new calf crop, they continue to consider the needs of their livestock. This includes castration of bull calves. So when is the best time to castrate?

For the first time in several years, on average, cow-calf producers are projected to have a negative net return. What does that mean, and what can be done about it?

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) introduced legislation designed to prohibit makers of non-dairy beverages and other products from using misleading marketing labels.

Bringing flavored milk back to Los Angeles schools is not only boosting student milk consumption, but also helping address a school district food service budget deficit, according to LA School Report, an online news site focusing on the Los Angeles Unified School District.

U.S. House of Representative leaders named members from their respective political parties to serve on the House Agriculture Committee during the 115th Congress. In all, 28 of 46 House members named to the committee come from “major” dairy states.