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The nation’s largest dairy cooperative, Dairy Farmers of America, held its annual meeting on March 23 in Kansas City, Missouri. Amongst the challenges DFA is faced with, they also highlighted areas of growth.

Bottlenecks and hurdles have been something dairy producers have had to endure. From blockage at shipping terminals and labor availability, one common area that producers have been struggling with is ear tag shortages.

Two dairy farmers from opposite ends of the country share how they push past the trials and tribulations Mother Nature throws their way.

Science suggests “Tornado Alley” may be expanding

The deadline to enroll for the USDA’s Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and Supplemental Dairy Margin Coverage (SDMC) programs is approaching fast. That deadline for producers to sign up is Friday, March 25, 2022.

We are 26% below a year ago’s level of butter in storage.

War in Ukraine will accelerate inflation for critical inputs along dairy supply chain.

From learning more about co-op programs to getting a firsthand experience from other producers about what opportunities they are considering, producer Dustin Brunn says the Young Cooperator experience has been positive.

Feed shortages throughout southern Europe could spark intense livestock culling.