Latest News From U.S. Dairy Export Council

One reason dairy exports showcased record values in 2022 and overcome hefty challenges like inflations and supply chain hiccups was because of the steadfast passion and commitment backed behind it.

Despite challenges, U.S. dairy exports set new volume and value records again in 2022. Export volume in 2022 reached an all-time high. Following suite, export value finished the year up 25% to $9.6 billion.

Krysta Harden shares her decades of participation with 4-H and program that has changed over the decades, with more than half now coming from suburban and urban areas.

President and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), Krysta Harden shares that even through the toughest of times, U.S. dairy exports grew, and she believes that number will continue to rise. 

Exploring leadership challenges that women encounter as they navigate careers in the dairy industry and prepare for future success was a conversation recently discussed in a recent NMPF Young Cooperator program webinar.

Optimistic and happy-go-lucky, Alex Peterson has held many roles—college student, intern, dairy farmer, and his most recent, National Dairy Board chairman. His passion for everything dairy could fill a barn.

Despite the U.S. winning its first challenge over dairy with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement agreement in January, Secretary of Agriculture said he is not satisfied with the market access into Canada for dairy products.

Krysta Harden, President and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council, today called on Congress and the administration to support a number of specific policy proposals that will help grow U.S. dairy exports.

Since day one on the new CEO job with DMI, Barb O’Brien has gone into every conversation with her notepad and her ears open to what farmers have to say. “I want farmers to feel ownership of this program."

Held in Las Vegas Nov. 30 - Dec. 2, the 18th Annual MILK Business Conference has a great line-up of speakers and sessions to help dairy producers capitalize on and further develop their strengths to work for them.

DMI announced that Tom Gallagher will retire from his three-decade tenure as chief executive officer. A delivered mission of increased sales and trust is the legacy that the longtime CEO says he hopes he leaves behind.

The U.S. is challenging Canada’s allocation of dairy tariff-rate quotas (TRQs), specifically the set-aside of a percentage of each dairy TRQ exclusively for Canadian processors.

In 2020, the U.S dairy industry exported more than $6.5 billion of dairy products despite the Covid-19 pandemic. What will dairy exports look like in 2021?

Friday, DMI announced Krysta Harden, current USDEC chief operating officer, would take the helm following Vilsack’s return to USDA. 

Following a public announcement that President-elect Joe Biden tapped former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to return to USDA, dairy industry leaders expressed their confidence in his ability to do the job well.

The U.S. Trade Representative on Wednesday announced they will initiate official consultations with Canada to examine the country’s Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) obligations.

A weak dollar and health considerations drive robust dairy exports.

Today on Farm Journal Live, Tom Vilsack of the U.S. Dairy Export Council talks about the eighth straight month of growth in U.S. dairy exports.

Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) leaders on Friday outlined a shift in their business plan to help farmers and the entire dairy industry whether the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dairy exports posted a record month in January and while it’s unclear how exports faired in February, it’s likely coronavirus will continue to have an impact.

U.S. Dairy Export Council CEO Tom Vilsack’s salary in the spotlight this week. Vilsack, who served as agriculture secretary during President Barack Obama’s administration, was paid $999,421 in 2018.

U.S. dairy exports reached record volumes in 2018, up 9% over 2017. But the good news was muted somewhat by declines in sales in December, the second consecutive month of falling sales.

Agreements hopes to bolster dairy innovation and sales to Southeast Asia.

‘Got Jobs?’ campaign showcases impact the dairy industry has on the U.S. economy.

‘Got Jobs?’ campaign showcases impact the dairy industry has on the U.S. economy.

A Canadian perspective on the dairy dispute at the heart of NAFTA talks.

The U.S. dairy sector is urging President Donald Trump to discuss Canada's protectionist milk pricing policy during Monday's meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

The more protectionist trade policy being pushed by U.S. presidential candidates could deal a heavy blow to the global economy, Mexican Economy Minister Ildefonso Guajardo said on Monday.

The leaders of 12 countries, including the U.S., are expected to sign the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement early next month, but debate continues at home about the risks and rewards of the trade pact.