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Dairy Farmers Profit from Rising Beef Sales, Face Future Challenges
8/30/2025
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Story summary
- The U.S. dairy industry is challenged as beef sales boost dairy farm profits.
- Farmers are producing more beef-on-dairy calves due to low cattle supply and high beef prices.
- Rebuilding the dairy heifer supply will take time, affecting future milk production.
- Optimizing management practices is crucial for profitability amid declining heifer numbers.
