The National Milk Producers Federation’s Board of Directors today unanimously voted to name Gregg Doud, a globally recognized agricultural leader, as its next president and CEO.

Adversity is a character test. From low milk prices, rising interest rates, weather and supply chain hiccups, farmers are used to dealing with adversity and things beyond their control. Our character is challenged daily.

Dairy markets came to party today as positive price action for Cheddar on the GDT auction this morning helped boost an underperforming Spot Call Auction.

Producers know all too well that once the feed truck comes down their driveway, a bill will follow. The rising cost of feed has forced dairies to dial in on efficiency to help boost overall profitability for the farm.

USDA will soon decide whether to hold a formal hearing and propose changes to dairy’s minimum pricing system, which would then require a vote from dairy farmers.

NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern announced he will retire from his position at the end of this year, concluding a decade of service leading the organization and capping a 45-year career.