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Dairy Report: New Organic Standards for Livestock Released
Dairy Report: New Organic Standards for Livestock Released

USDA recently released more specific standards for livestock and poultry producers that want to label their products as organic.

Did the Holiday Butter Price Rally Strike Early This Year?
Did the Holiday Butter Price Rally Strike Early This Year?

The holiday butter rally is underway, and it may even be a little early.

Is Beef the New Cash Cow for Dairy?
Is Beef the New Cash Cow for Dairy?

The shortage of beef cows is an area where some dairy farmers are cashing in.

Dairy Report: Will Milk Prices Rapidly Improve?
Dairy Report: Will Milk Prices Rapidly Improve?

Dairy industry leaders say there are hopeful signs that the milk price situation may improve.

Dairy Report: Profit Margins Continue to Look Bleak
Dairy Report: Profit Margins Continue to Look Bleak

Milk prices have improved slightly, but dairy producers continue to face difficult profit margins.

Dairy Report: What China’s Slowing Economy Means for Dairy
Dairy Report: What China’s Slowing Economy Means for Dairy

China’s slowing economy is not helping global dairy prices. Here's why.

Dairy Report: Low Milk Prices and Higher Beef Prices Take a Hit on Dairy Cow Numbers
Dairy Report: Low Milk Prices and Higher Beef Prices Take a Hit on Dairy Cow Numbers

The USDA failed to deliver good news to dairy producers in it’s recent U.S. Milk Production Report.

Dairy Report: All-Milk Prices Continues its Decent, Dairy Losses Kept to a Minimum During Historic Vermont Flood
Dairy Report: All-Milk Prices Continues its Decent, Dairy Losses Kept to a Minimum During Historic Vermont Flood

New England is a big area for dairy production. And with recent flooding, many producers were concerned they would have to dump milk. Here's how the situation panned out.

High Beef Prices and Low Milk Prices Entice Dairy Farmers to Ramp Up Culling
High Beef Prices and Low Milk Prices Entice Dairy Farmers to Ramp Up Culling

Lower milk prices and higher beef prices are enticing many farmers to cull more dairy cows. But is it making a dent?

Cheese Inventory Sees Improvement, Cottage Cheese Making a Comeback
Cheese Inventory Sees Improvement, Cottage Cheese Making a Comeback

The USDA is being viewed as friendly to one part of the dairy market, zeroing in on cheese.

Dairy Report: Over Supply and Plummeting Prices Contribute to Milk Dumping
Dairy Report: Over Supply and Plummeting Prices Contribute to Milk Dumping

Some processors have been forced to dump milk as of late amid oversupply and milk prices plummeting.

No Milk Market Rebound in the Near Future
No Milk Market Rebound in the Near Future

Milk prices have fallen substantially from the record prices dairy producers saw in 2022.

Lawmakers Push for 2% and Whole Milk to Return to School Cafeterias
Lawmakers Push for 2% and Whole Milk to Return to School Cafeterias

A new bill could put 2% and whole milk back in schools.

Expect Lower Milk Prices to Stick Around
Expect Lower Milk Prices to Stick Around

It’s not the news dairy producers want to hear, but one analyst says the outlook for milk prices according to the futures market is not very good.

Number of U.S. Farms Totals 2.003 Million
Number of U.S. Farms Totals 2.003 Million

The number of farms in the U.S. is declining while the average farm size increases and land in farms remains relatively constant. Here's the latest numbers from USDA’s Economic Research Service.

Dairy Report: Milk Prices Remain Under Pressure
Dairy Report: Milk Prices Remain Under Pressure

Milk markets are continuing to struggle under the weight of higher production in the U.S.

Dairy Report: Milk Production Forecast on the Rise
Dairy Report: Milk Production Forecast on the Rise

The USDA released its new outlook for dairy this year, raising its milk production forecast.

Drought Conditions See Improvement Out West
Drought Conditions See Improvement Out West

All the moisture out west is making a huge dent in the drought situation.

California Flooding Forces Dairies to Move to Higher Ground
California Flooding Forces Dairies to Move to Higher Ground

As the flood waters continue to rise, some dairy farmers in Tulare County California have been forced to move their operations to higher ground.

Dairy Report: January Cull Cow Numbers Hit 35 Year High
Dairy Report: January Cull Cow Numbers Hit 35 Year High

For the first four weeks of this year nearly 273,000 dairy cows were slaughtered, the most in over 35 years.

Dairy Report: U.S. Files Second Case Against Canada Under the USMCA
Dairy Report: U.S. Files Second Case Against Canada Under the USMCA

This is the second case the U.S. has filed against Canada over dairy market access.

Dairy Report: A Record Year for Dairy Exports
Dairy Report: A Record Year for Dairy Exports

U.S. dairy exports hit new volume and value records again last year.

Milk Prices Expected to Fall in 2023
Milk Prices Expected to Fall in 2023

Record milk prices experienced in 2022 likely won’t carry over into 2023. Here's why.

Milk Prices Hit New Records in 2022
Milk Prices Hit New Records in 2022

Dairy industry leaders say milk prices in 2022 set a new record for the year.

Gas Prices Could be Lower in 2023
Gas Prices Could be Lower in 2023

One industry analyst says gas prices will be significantly cheaper in 2023.

Will Immigration Reform Pass in 2023? One Dairy Policy Analyst Thinks There’s a Chance
Will Immigration Reform Pass in 2023? One Dairy Policy Analyst Thinks There’s a Chance

As we look ahead to a new year, farmers are facing some continuing headwinds. One is the high cost and availability of a consistent workforce.

Another Look at Canada’s Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota
Another Look at Canada’s Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota

The issue over Canada’s dairy Tariff-Rate Quota isn’t over yet.

Cyber Criminals Are Placing Fraudulent Orders for…Powdered Milk?
Cyber Criminals Are Placing Fraudulent Orders for…Powdered Milk?

One particular dairy product seems to be at the center of an online scam. Here's why.

Dairy Report: Dairy Groups Urge Producers to Enroll in DMC
Dairy Report: Dairy Groups Urge Producers to Enroll in DMC

Dairy Margin Coverage offers a measure of protection against the current cost volatility that is challenging many producers.

Dairy Report: Teen Protestors Target Dairy in UK, Danone Wants to Sell its Russian Dairy Business
Dairy Report: Teen Protestors Target Dairy in UK, Danone Wants to Sell its Russian Dairy Business

Teens in the UK appear to be targeting the dairy aisle to protest the government’s lack of support to help farmers “transition to a plant-based future.”

Dairy Report: Dairy Suffers Damage from Hurricane Ian
Dairy Report: Dairy Suffers Damage from Hurricane Ian

It’s estimated Hurricane Ian tore through about four million acres of farmland in Florida. But it’s not just acres that have been impacted. One dairy farm lost 250 cows in the storm.

Dairy Report: August Dairy Margin Coverage Payments Triggered
Dairy Report: August Dairy Margin Coverage Payments Triggered

Dairy Margin Coverage payments will be triggered under the Tier One category for the month of August.

Dairy Report: Butter and Cheese Consumption Hit New Records in 2021
Dairy Report: Butter and Cheese Consumption Hit New Records in 2021

Both American cheese and butter have been on an upward trend for the last 11 years.

Dairy Report: Infant Formula Production Resumes, California Launches New “Get Real” Campaign
Dairy Report: Infant Formula Production Resumes, California Launches New “Get Real” Campaign

Abbot Laboratories has resumed production of its Similac infant formula.

Expect Lower Milk Prices Next Year
Expect Lower Milk Prices Next Year

Forecasters predict milk prices to drop sharply in 2023.

Dairy Market Update: Recent Milk Prices Causing Concern
Dairy Market Update: Recent Milk Prices Causing Concern

AgDay’s Michelle Rook sits down with John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing to discuss why milk prices might be headed in the wrong direction.

Dairy Report: Potential School Bill in Favor of Dairy, Oregon Dairy Under Scrutiny
Dairy Report: Potential School Bill in Favor of Dairy, Oregon Dairy Under Scrutiny

Controversy continues to swirl around Easterday Farms, a northern Oregon dairy operation.

Dairy Report: Milk Production on Pace to End Below 2021 Levels
Dairy Report: Milk Production on Pace to End Below 2021 Levels

U.S. milk production is on pace to end the year slightly below a year ago.

Dairy Report: More Work Needed on Dairy Exports, Dutch Dairy Farmers Protest
Dairy Report: More Work Needed on Dairy Exports, Dutch Dairy Farmers Protest

Dairy officials say there is still work to do to make sure U.S. dairy products keep moving overseas.

Could South Dakota be the New Dairy State?
Could South Dakota be the New Dairy State?

In 2021 the USDA reported the state with the largest milk production growth by percentage in the nation was South Dakota.

Dairy Markets Have Witnessed Erratic Price Swings – Is Consumer Sticker Shock to Blame?
Dairy Markets Have Witnessed Erratic Price Swings – Is Consumer Sticker Shock to Blame?

This past March marked the highest ever U.S. monthly average milk price at $25.90 per cwt. But since that time dairy has been on the downswing.

Dairy Report: Global Food Prices Ease, Firefighters and Farmers Save Farm
Dairy Report: Global Food Prices Ease, Firefighters and Farmers Save Farm

Global food prices are easing, but still near recent record highs. A popular dairy farm for tourists is cleaning up after a fire.

Dairy Report: Dairy Farms Want Access to H-2A Program
Dairy Report: Dairy Farms Want Access to H-2A Program

The need for workers has the National Milk Producers Federation renewing its call for dairy farms to be given access to the H-2A Ag Guest Work Visa Program.

Dairy Report: Is Whole Milk in Pennsylvania’s Public Schools Future?
Dairy Report: Is Whole Milk in Pennsylvania’s Public Schools Future?

Whole milk could soon be coming back to Pennsylvania’s public schools.

Dairy Report: USDA Increases Milk Production Forecast, Dutch Farmer Hit by Cheese Heist
Dairy Report: USDA Increases Milk Production Forecast, Dutch Farmer Hit by Cheese Heist

USDA is increasing its milk production forecast to be higher due to growth in the number of dairy cows.

Limited Natural Gas Supplies Could Impact European Dairy Processors
Limited Natural Gas Supplies Could Impact European Dairy Processors

Sanctions caused by the Russian-Ukraine conflict have reduced the energy flow into Europe, limiting natural gas supplies. Here's how it could impact European dairy processors.

Russia-Ukraine Crisis Could Lower Global Dairy Consumption
Russia-Ukraine Crisis Could Lower Global Dairy Consumption

Here's how the Russian invasion of Ukraine could also have an impact on the dairy supply chain.

China Can't Control Latest COVID-19 Outbreak, and It Could Now Constrict Containers at World's Busiest Port
China Can't Control Latest COVID-19 Outbreak, and It Could Now Constrict Containers at World's Busiest Port

The commodity markets came under pressure to start the week as traders tried to shed risk over shipping concerns in China as COVID-19 concerns caused officials to shut down transportation amid a two-pronged lockdown.

Trends Point to Lower Global Milk Production for the Next Six Months
Trends Point to Lower Global Milk Production for the Next Six Months

Lower milk production is forecasted for the next several months. What could this spell for milk prices?

Dairy Report: Milk Hauler Shortage, Feed Costs Eat Away Profits
Dairy Report: Milk Hauler Shortage, Feed Costs Eat Away Profits

The trucker shortage is being felt everywhere, and that includes the dairy industry where the hauler is a crucial link in the dairy supply chain.