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Milk Producers Overcoming Challenges to Expand

February 24, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending February 21, 2025 After slipping in the final months of 2024, output appears to have grown in January, rising to 19.1 billion pounds. The 0.1% increase reported [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Engages Kentucky Farmers on First Official Trip

February 19, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins began her tenure with a visit to Kentucky, engaging directly with farmers and the agricultural community. “On my very first trip after being sworn in as the US Secretary [Read More …]

Agriculture and Government Leaders Applaud Secretary Rollins’ Confirmation

February 18, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Following the confirmation of U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, leaders across the agriculture industry and elected officials are voicing their support. Here’s what they are saying: U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Republicans: “Congratulations to our newly [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Takes Bold Action on Day One

February 18, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

On her first full day in office, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins took bold action to advance President Trump’s agenda and ensure that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) better serves American farmers, ranchers, [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Delivers Opening Remarks at USDA Headquarters

February 18, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Friday, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins delivered opening remarks at the Department of Agriculture to more than 400 USDA employees, stakeholders, and congressional members and staff as they welcomed her to her first full [Read More …]

U.S. Trade Relations Strained

February 17, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending February 14, 2025 A potential trade war is worrisome for the cheese sector, which has come to depend increasingly on the export market to absorb production. According [Read More …]

Brooke L. Rollins Sworn in as 33rd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture

February 17, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Brooke Rollins was sworn in as the 33rd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture by Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Clarence Thomas in a private ceremony today at the Supreme Court building. The U.S. Senate [Read More …]

Dairy World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates

February 12, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Milk supply and use estimates for 2024 are adjusted to reflect December domestic and trade data. For 2025, milk production is reduced due to lower expected cow inventories. On a fat basis, domestic use is [Read More …]

Required Dairy Surveillance for HPAI in 3 KM Infected Zone in Dauphin County, What This Means for Dairies

February 4, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

On February 2, the PA Department of Agriculture reported another preliminary H5, 2.3.4.4 result in a commercial layer poultry flock in Dauphin County, Lower Swatara Township, and a small mixed non-poultry backyard flock in Adams County. [Read More …]

Farm Income and Financial Forecasts, February 2025 Update

February 3, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) releases farm income and balance sheet estimates and forecasts three times a year. These core statistical indicators provide guidance to policymakers, lenders, commodity organizations, farmers, and others interested in the [Read More …]

U.S. Department of Agriculture Shares Enrollment of Six Additional States in Its National Milk Testing Strategy for H5N1

January 23, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

USDA’s National Milk Testing Strategy Now Accounts for Two-Thirds of the Nation’s Dairy Herds Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced an additional six states are enrolling [Read More …]

U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Slate of Presidential Appointments

January 22, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of the following individuals who will hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C. These appointees have been selected to implement President Trump’s America First agenda, ensuring [Read More …]

USDA Announces June 1 Implementation of New FMMO Formulas

January 21, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

It took more than two years, but the update of the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) formulas is going to be implemented on June 1, 2025. A referendum of producers in the 11 FMMOs took [Read More …]

Dairy Margin Coverage Program (DMC)

January 20, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program, administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA), is a voluntary risk management tool for dairy producers. It offers financial assistance when the margin between the all-milk price and average [Read More …]

NMPF Thanks Members, USDA for FMMO Leadership

January 20, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

NMPF thanked USDA and the dozens of farmers and cooperative leaders who successfully steered Federal Milk Marketing Order modernization to a successful conclusion. “Dairy farmers and cooperatives have done what they do best – lead [Read More …]

USDA Announces 2025 Enrollment Periods for Crop and Dairy Safety-Net Programs

January 17, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Producers Can Enroll in the 2025 Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs Beginning Jan. 21 and Dairy Margin Coverage Beginning Jan. 29 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the 2025 enrollment periods [Read More …]

USDA Provides More Than $8 Million in Second Round of Payments to Help Organic Dairy Producers Cover Increased Costs

January 16, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

USDA Provides More Than $8 Million in Second Round of Payments to Help Organic Dairy Producers Cover Increased Costs The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing a second round of payments for dairy producers [Read More …]

U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces 15 Additional States Onboard With National Milk Testing Strategy for H5N1, Shares Update on Vaccination Efforts

January 14, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

USDA APHIS Shares Fifteen New States Joining the NMTS and Critical Updates on HPAI Vaccines Across Species Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced that 15 additional [Read More …]

World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates: Dairy

January 13, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Milk production for 2024 is lowered from last month, with lower milk cow inventories and lower expected milk per cow based on the most recent Milk Production report. The 2025 production forecast is also lowered [Read More …]

From Proposed to Final: Unpacking USDA’s FMMO Decision

January 13, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

USDA- Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) final decision on proposed amendments to the pricing formulas governing all 11 Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs), released Nov. 12, largely mirrors the recommended decision issued in July 2024 but includes adjustments [Read More …]

USDA, USTR Announce Appointments to Seven Agricultural Trade Advisory Committees

January 10, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai today announced the appointment or reappointment of 53 members to serve on seven agricultural trade advisory committees. The advisory committee system was [Read More …]

USDA Announces Appointments to the Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider

January 9, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program Advisory Council Seating Members on Landmark Advisory Council Marks another Milestone in Implementation of Growing Climate Solutions Act Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced [Read More …]

USDA and Wisconsin Award $23.2 Million to Projects that Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure

January 8, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has partnered with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) to award $23.2 million for 30 projects through the [Read More …]

USDA creates milk testing strategy to combat H5N1 in dairy cattle

January 7, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new federal order, as well as accompanying guidance, on December 6 as part of its new National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS). This builds on measures taken by USDA [Read More …]

USDA Market Outlook

January 6, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Milk production forecasts for 2024 and 2025 have been revised upward, driven by an expected increase in the number of dairy cows, partially offset by slower growth in milk yield per cow. Domestic dairy use [Read More …]

USDA Rule Change to Federal Order Pricing- PART II

January 4, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The prior post covered Class III milk pricing changes resulting from the recently approved new USDA formulas. This post will cover the impact on Class IV milk for butter. In this post, the values of Class IV [Read More …]

USDA Rule Change to Federal Order Pricing- PART III

January 4, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The prior two posts, Part I and Part II covered Class III and Class IV milk price changes when the new USDA formulas are implemented. This post will cover the impact on Class I milk, the second largest category [Read More …]

USDA Seeks Nominations for Membership on Food Safety Advisory Committee

December 26, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is soliciting nominations for membership to the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF). NACMCF is the advisory committee charged with providing impartial [Read More …]

USDA Announces Final $300 Million in Automatic Assistance for Distressed Farm Loan Borrowers

December 26, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Thanks to President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, more than 47,800 distressed borrowers have received $2.5 billion in assistance to help keep them farming The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the final approximately $300 million [Read More …]

USDA Announces $300 Million in Additional Regional Agricultural Promotion Program Grants

December 23, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Diversify U.S. Agricultural Export Markets U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the second round of Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) grants, which is intended to allocate $300 million to 67 partners once all legal [Read More …]

Milk Producers Overcoming Challenges to Expand

Secretary Rollins Engages Kentucky Farmers on First Official Trip

Agriculture and Government Leaders Applaud Secretary Rollins’ Confirmation

Secretary Rollins Takes Bold Action on Day One

Secretary Rollins Delivers Opening Remarks at USDA Headquarters

U.S. Trade Relations Strained

Brooke L. Rollins Sworn in as 33rd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture

Dairy World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates

Required Dairy Surveillance for HPAI in 3 KM Infected Zone in Dauphin County, What This Means for Dairies

Farm Income and Financial Forecasts, February 2025 Update

U.S. Department of Agriculture Shares Enrollment of Six Additional States in Its National Milk Testing Strategy for H5N1

U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Slate of Presidential Appointments

USDA Announces June 1 Implementation of New FMMO Formulas

Dairy Margin Coverage Program (DMC)

NMPF Thanks Members, USDA for FMMO Leadership

USDA Announces 2025 Enrollment Periods for Crop and Dairy Safety-Net Programs

USDA Provides More Than $8 Million in Second Round of Payments to Help Organic Dairy Producers Cover Increased Costs

U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces 15 Additional States Onboard With National Milk Testing Strategy for H5N1, Shares Update on Vaccination Efforts

World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates: Dairy

From Proposed to Final: Unpacking USDA’s FMMO Decision

USDA, USTR Announce Appointments to Seven Agricultural Trade Advisory Committees

USDA Announces Appointments to the Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider

USDA and Wisconsin Award $23.2 Million to Projects that Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure

USDA creates milk testing strategy to combat H5N1 in dairy cattle

USDA Market Outlook

USDA Rule Change to Federal Order Pricing- PART II

USDA Rule Change to Federal Order Pricing- PART III

USDA Seeks Nominations for Membership on Food Safety Advisory Committee

USDA Announces Final $300 Million in Automatic Assistance for Distressed Farm Loan Borrowers

USDA Announces $300 Million in Additional Regional Agricultural Promotion Program Grants

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