U.S. Department of Agriculture
Dairy producers sent 265,000 cows to slaughter in Federally inspected plants in December, 34,000 more (15%) than in December 2009
Year-over-year milk production increases slowly adjusting supply to demand, holding the all-milk price near 2010 level.
In order to receive Milk Income Loss Contract payments for January, dairy producers must sign-up today at their local Farm Service Agency offices.
The long-awaited report backs off on recommendations to support California milk solids standards nationwide.
The 2011 all-milk price is forecast to average $16.10/cwt. to $16.90/cwt.
USDA’s Dairy Industry Advisory Committee votes. Of the 22 recommendations proposed, 18 passed, two failed and two were tabled.
A new draft report backs use of whey protein concentrate in certain food aid products.
The issue of market access for US agricultural products in India seems to have taken an ugly turn with US Secretary of agriculture Thomas Vilsack sending a strongly-worded letter to his Indian counterpart Sharad Pawar, stating that the bilateral agricultural relationship will be “jeopardised” if India does not change its approach.
Of the 22 recommendations proposed, 18 passed, two failed and two were tabled. Sixteen of the 18 recommendations that passed garnered at least two-thirds “yes” votes.
But higher feed prices will narrow producer profits.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today commemorated the one year anniversary of an historic agreement to help U.S. dairy producers cut greenhouse gas emissions.
USDA reported this afternoon that November milk production was up an estimated 2.7% nationally (3.1% in the top 23 dairy states).
WASDE report projects higher dairy exports next year.
The revised 2011 LGM-Dairy insurance plan will be available for sale on Dec. 17, 2010.
The checkoff group says The New York Times and numerous media outlets have reports wrong .
U.S. milk production shifts to the West and Upper Midwest while the Southeast and New England see large declines.
One of the most politically charged decisions the lame-duck Congress will face when it reconvenes is deciding whether to extend subsidies for corn-based ethanol.
The New York Times, in a major article published in Sunday’s edition, took on Dairy Management Inc.’s all-out effort to grow cheese sales through partnerships with the likes of Domino’s Pizza.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has issued a interim rule called: Change in Disease Status of Japan Because of Foot-and-Mouth
Emission reductions roughly equivalent to removing 408,000 cars from California highways
Through September, dairy cows slaughtered through federally inspected plants were running 79,000 head fewer than last year.
U.S. milk production is expected to continue rising in 2011, but anticipated higher feed prices will likely curb producer income.
USDA is issuing $17 million in economic loss assistance payments to eligible dairy producers.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said the corn harvest was 68 percent complete and had increased its pace judging by its historic average.
USDA forecasts higher U.S. production in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates.
The all-milk price for August rose 60 cents/cwt. over July’s levels.
USDA’s Risk Management Agency announced today that the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation board of directors approved revisions to the Livestock Gross Margin for Dairy Cattle insurance plan.