Texas milk production is expected to continue growing in 2026, but at a slower rate compared to the previous 10 years.

High beef prices and genomic breakthroughs are rewriting the dairy playbook, keeping the U.S. milking herd at record levels as producers prioritize beef-on-dairy calves and high-component milk.

According to USDA’s recent Cattle report, as of January 1, the national milk herd contained 3.905 million heifers, 11,000 fewer than last year. The number of heifers ready to calve and enter the milk ...

Texas dairies capitalize on beef-on-dairy breeding as calf values skyrocket while milk production hits record 18.2 billion pounds.

Dairy producers are facing a decline in milk prices but beef prices are up and providing added revenue to help them weather ...