The challenges and opportunities that dairy farmers face are real. The rollercoaster prices that we have seen unfold in the last couple of years really underscores just how volatile the dairy economy is.
During a free Farm Journal State of the Dairy Industry webinar, leading industry experts will share their insights and perspectives on what the future of the dairy industry looks like. We will explore every corner of dairy—from future technology investments to succession planning, sustainability, alternative profit sources, including beef-on-dairy, and processor and producer relationships.
The panelists include:
Stephen Cain, Senior Director of Economic Research and Analysis, National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), supports the federation through the analysis of both domestic and international dairy markets. He regularly publishes reports on dairy market dynamics and provides ad-hoc analysis on a wide range of dairy and related areas.
Prior to joining NMPF, Cain worked as an agribusiness consultant with IHS Markit, where he covered a number of commodities and specialized in economic impact analysis. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness and a master’s degree in Agricultural Economics, both from Texas A&M University.
Michael Dykes, CEO of International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), is a long-time government affairs strategist, agricultural policy expert, and veterinarian. In his current role with IDFA, Dykes represents members that make most of the milk, cultured products, cheese, ice cream and frozen desserts, and dairy-derived ingredients produced in the United States and marketed throughout the world. Dykes grew up on a small dairy and tobacco farm in Kentucky. He earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Auburn University as well as a master’s degree in agricultural economics and a bachelor’s in animal science from the University of Kentucky.
Erica Maedke, Vice President, Ever.Ag Insights, has roamed from the halls of the U.S. Senate to the floor of a Wisconsin cheese plan. Before joining the team at Ever.Ag, she has held positions with then Senator Hillary Clinton, Kraft Foods, Foremost Farms, Land O’Lakes and Winona Foods.
These three panelists will talk about the opportunities and challenges ahead for dairy farmers and address topics rolled out in the 2024 Farm Journal’s State of the Dairy Industry Report.
Register now: https://events.farmjournal.com/fcu-june26
