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Cooperatives Working Together announced today that it accepted six export assistance bids last week for the sale of butter, anhydrous milkfat and whole milk powder.

The California dairy industry has “a tremendous opportunity” in the China market, says Western United Dairymen CEO Michael Marsh, who’s just returned from a 10-day trade mission sponsored by the California Milk Advisory Board.

Washington State’s Snohomish River just downstream from French Slough is once again meeting state water quality standards for fecal coliform and dissolved oxygen, according to Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) testing. French Slough was directly impacted by a large manure spill last week and continues to show evidence of water quality problems.

Reversing a trend of declining milk production in January and February, U.S. dairy cows pumped out 0.6% more milk in March compared to a year ago.

In New Mexico, where groundwater is the major source of water for humans as well as farms, the state’s dairy industry has been negotiating with the Environment Department to determine the specifics of new water-quality regulations.

The Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) program announced today that it is expanding the types of cheese varieties eligible for export bonuses to include Gouda, Colby, and Monterey Jack.

EPA and USDA’s enhanced collaboration will provide up to $3.9 million over the next five years to help the farms overcome obstacles preventing them from recovering and using biogas.

Dairy producers in California’s Central Valley who have identified deficiencies in their nutrient management infrastructure or need other improvements can apply for funds to address those issues under the Agricultural Water Enhancement Program (AWEP).

China will grant the U.S. 30 days to work with Chinese authorities to secure agreement on a new health certificate for food-grade dairy exports to the Asian nation