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Milk Producrs Council Quota Update

November 12, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

First of all, California producers are in the middle of a referendum period that started on October 11 and ends on January 9, 2025. This referendum is asking producers to vote yes or no on [Read More …]

Raw Milk—An Overview of State Raw Milk Regulations

November 1, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, from noon–1:00pm ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law will conduct the latest installment in its Quarterly Dairy Legal Webinar series. Each quarter’s free one-hour webinar covers [Read More …]

Fluid Milk Consumption Grows Amid Milk Production Decline

October 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Highlights for the June-August period include continuing annual growth in total fluid milk consumption and the opposite for production of raw milk, both unusual when compared with decades-long tends. Yogurt, butter, other than American-type cheese, [Read More …]

California Milk Advisory Board Offers Opportunity for Student Ambassadors

October 28, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Share California Dairy Messages with International Audiences, 3 students to be selected to represent Real California Milk abroad in 2025 The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the return of its student internship program [Read More …]

NMPF Annual Meeting Spotlights Dairy Vigilance on H5N1, Advances on Milk Pricing

October 28, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

U.S. dairy farmers are remaining resilient in the face of H5N1 influenza outbreaks while advancing in policy areas including nutrition and milk pricing, said NMPF Chairman Randy Mooney at the organization’s annual meeting held in [Read More …]

Milk Producers Council Water Roundup

October 23, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Back at the end of August I wrote about a big decision that was going to be made about a particular regulation regarding the outflow of fresh water to the ocean through the delta. You [Read More …]

What’s ahead for HPAI in Texas?

October 22, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The dairy industry is still working to better understand the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreak that impacted the Texas dairy herds this past spring. As other states continue to deal with this disease and [Read More …]

88% of Parents Want Whole and 2% Milk in School Meals

October 22, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Nine in ten parents serve whole or 2% milk to their children at home, and 81% support Congress passing legislation to allow schools to serve the same options As the nation celebrates National School Lunch [Read More …]

AI decodes microbes’ message in milk safety testing approach

October 21, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

DNA sequencing combined with artificial intelligence could detect anomalies that signal trouble in dairy production, researchers report By combining the genetic sequencing and analysis of the microbes in a milk sample with artificial intelligence (AI), [Read More …]

Added Sugar in School Milk Plummets 10% Since Introduction of IDFA’s Healthy School Milk Commitment

October 16, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Added Sugar Reductions by School Milk Processors Removed 2.7 Billion Grams of Sugar Between 2023-2024 As National School Lunch Week begins, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) reports that its Healthy School Milk Commitment is [Read More …]

Valley Milk Welcomes Ron O’Brien as Commodity Risk Management Advisor

October 15, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Valley Milk is excited to announce that Ron O’Brien has joined the team as our Commodity Trading and Risk Management Advisor. With his extensive background and experience in the dairy industry and a strong background [Read More …]

California Milk Advisory Board Welcomes Chris Eastwood as Business Development Manager

October 11, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) announced today the addition of Chris Eastwood as Business Development Manager. Eastwood comes to CMAB with an extensive food background, most recently working for Casale, an artisanal prosciutto and [Read More …]

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NMC seeks Award of Excellence nominations

October 11, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Award honors members who foster excellence in udder health, milk quality The National Mastitis Council (NMC) opened nominations for its Award of Excellence for Contribution to Mastitis Prevention and Control. This award honors an NMC [Read More …]

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John Deere and DeLaval launch groundbreaking Milk Sustainability Center

October 4, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy farmers have a new tool that will help them enhance efficiency and sustainability while accommodating changing regulations that affect their operations. Launched today and available for customer registration, the Milk Sustainability Center from John [Read More …]

The New York Super Milk program to Make Changes in its 35th Year

October 3, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Empire State Milk Quality Council (ESMQC) has been the administrator of the Super Milk program in NY, a program that recognizes dairies that produce exceptionally high-quality milk. Farms look forward to adorning their barns [Read More …]

Part I – Making Money – Milk per Cow

October 3, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The prior post covered the impact of current component levels on producer revenue. The impact is very powerful. This post and the next three posts will cover opportunities to increase revenue. The four posts will cover the following elements. Part [Read More …]

Healthful milk protein puffs are an easy snack to swallow

October 3, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Catering to an aging population in the U.S., Cornell food scientists have devised a nutritious snack made from milk proteins envisioned for people who have trouble swallowing and lactose intolerance. These protein puffs dissolve in [Read More …]

Peak demand, fewer cows: Your update on the shifting milk market

October 3, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

As summer fades, we’re moving into peak demand season for the U.S. dairy market. Keep on top of shifting trends with The Milk Check. Guest host Josh White and a panel of industry experts discuss [Read More …]

Why Falling Milk Production Masks U.S. Dairy Industry’s Capacity for Growth

October 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Key milk components required to produce cheese, butter and other dairy products keep growing while fluid milk production has steadily declined The U.S. dairy industry has long relied on monthly milk production data from the [Read More …]

Hot chocolate milk school program

September 27, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Hot chocolate milk is one of our most popular school programs for a good reason – it’s simple for school nutrition staff and delicious for students. Hot chocolate milk can be served as a part [Read More …]

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NMC webinar: Exploring careers in milk quality

September 27, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Students attending earn free NMC membership Are you a student interested in a milk quality career but not sure which path to take? As someone interested in animal science and/or food science, maybe you haven’t [Read More …]

Virginia Dairy Organizations Unite to Combat Hunger at the State Fair Through the Milk For Good Program

September 26, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Support the Federation of Virginia Food Banks to Provide Fresh, Nutritious Dairy Milk to Families in Need In honor of Hunger Action Month, leading organizations working on behalf of Virginia dairy farm families, including The Dairy [Read More …]

FDA Releases Plant-Based “Milk” Labeling Timeline

September 25, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

During last week’s congressional hearing where dairy supporters on the House Energy and Commerce Committee asked the Food and Drug Administration for more information on its actions against fake milk products, FDA Deputy Commissioner Jim [Read More …]

China dairy farms swim in milk as fewer babies, slow economy cut demand

September 24, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

China is awash in unwanted milk as falling birth rates and cost-conscious consumers have cut demand even as dairy farms expanded in recent years, forcing smaller farmers out of business and squeezing shipments into the [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Calls for Swift Government Action as Colombia Moves to Impose Unjust Tariffs

September 23, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) today expressed their strong disappointment with a preliminary ruling by Colombia’s government that unfairly targets U.S. dairy exporters by advancing baseless claims that [Read More …]

America’s dairy farms are disappearing, down 95% since the 1970s − milk price rules are one reason why

September 20, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Milton Orr looked across the rolling hills in northeast Tennessee. “I remember when we had over 1,000 dairy farms in this county. Now we have less than 40,” Orr, an agriculture adviser for Greene County, [Read More …]

WFBF Submits Comments to USDA’s Proposed Revisions to Federal Milk Marketing Orders

September 18, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

On Sep. 13, Wisconsin Farm Bureau submitted comments to the United States Department of Agriculture regarding proposed revisions to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders. The letter, submitted jointly with Minnesota Farm Bureau, expressed opposition to [Read More …]

American Dairy Coalition prepares comment on USDA’s proposed milk pricing changes

September 17, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Comments on USDA’s proposed Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) pricing formula changes close on Friday night, Sept. 13 at 11:59 p.m. EDT at the Federal Register Docket AMS-DA-23-0031-0002. American Dairy Coalition has prepared its official comment to file and [Read More …]

Milk’s Got Game™! The Dairy Alliance Teams Up with Top QBs to Spotlight Milk’s MVP Status

September 13, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Drives Dairy Milk’s Unmatched Benefits Across the Southeast in Latest NIL Partnership Get ready to elevate your game with Milk’s Got Game! This football season, The Dairy Alliance, a nonprofit funded by dairy farm families in the [Read More …]

Prairie Farms Recognized Among ‘Best of the Best’ in 2024 WDE Championship Dairy Product Contest

September 13, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

65 Awards and 7 Category Sweeps Revealed Prairie Farms Dairy was a big winner in the World Dairy Expo Dairy Product Contest, which unveiled the 2024 award winners on September 5. Prairie Farms Dairy and [Read More …]

Milk Producrs Council Quota Update

Raw Milk—An Overview of State Raw Milk Regulations

Fluid Milk Consumption Grows Amid Milk Production Decline

California Milk Advisory Board Offers Opportunity for Student Ambassadors

NMPF Annual Meeting Spotlights Dairy Vigilance on H5N1, Advances on Milk Pricing

Milk Producers Council Water Roundup

What’s ahead for HPAI in Texas?

88% of Parents Want Whole and 2% Milk in School Meals

AI decodes microbes’ message in milk safety testing approach

Added Sugar in School Milk Plummets 10% Since Introduction of IDFA’s Healthy School Milk Commitment

Valley Milk Welcomes Ron O’Brien as Commodity Risk Management Advisor

California Milk Advisory Board Welcomes Chris Eastwood as Business Development Manager

NMC seeks Award of Excellence nominations

John Deere and DeLaval launch groundbreaking Milk Sustainability Center

The New York Super Milk program to Make Changes in its 35th Year

Part I – Making Money – Milk per Cow

Healthful milk protein puffs are an easy snack to swallow

Peak demand, fewer cows: Your update on the shifting milk market

Why Falling Milk Production Masks U.S. Dairy Industry’s Capacity for Growth

Hot chocolate milk school program

NMC webinar: Exploring careers in milk quality

Virginia Dairy Organizations Unite to Combat Hunger at the State Fair Through the Milk For Good Program

FDA Releases Plant-Based “Milk” Labeling Timeline

China dairy farms swim in milk as fewer babies, slow economy cut demand

U.S. Dairy Calls for Swift Government Action as Colombia Moves to Impose Unjust Tariffs

America’s dairy farms are disappearing, down 95% since the 1970s − milk price rules are one reason why

WFBF Submits Comments to USDA’s Proposed Revisions to Federal Milk Marketing Orders

American Dairy Coalition prepares comment on USDA’s proposed milk pricing changes

Milk’s Got Game™! The Dairy Alliance Teams Up with Top QBs to Spotlight Milk’s MVP Status

Prairie Farms Recognized Among ‘Best of the Best’ in 2024 WDE Championship Dairy Product Contest

Dietary crude protein: how low can we go thanks to the amino acid balancing concept in dairy cows?

Why Herd Immunity Matters to Your Dairy

What If You Could?

Cover Crops After Corn Silage