S1E451 - E451 From $1 Million Cows to 6 Dead Workers: The 10 Stories That Defined Dairy’s 2025 Reckoning

A million-dollar cow. Six workers dead in a manure pit. An industry collapsing from 1,810 farms to 24. Same year. Same industry. Completely different realities.

The year 2025 didn't just challenge the dairy industry—it fractured it into two distinct economies: one where elite genetics command record prices and specialized operations thrive, and another where average producers face relentless consolidation pressure with no clear path forward. This episode breaks down the ten stories that defined this pivotal year, exposing the uncomfortable truths the industry doesn't want to discuss and delivering the survival playbook you need before 2026 decides your fate for yo...