Dairy heifer and hay export volumes were weaker in November.

The spread between December Class IV and Class III FMMO milk prices tightened.

In the past decade, we've watched laboratory-grown protein sources increase in prevalence, with marketing that positions them as an alternative to animal protein using ethical, environmental or health concerns.

Progressive Dairy summarizes issues in the news and attempts to describe how they might affect dairy farmers.

Digest highlights

• IDFA: Milk, dairy cuts would result in lower WIC participation
• Dairy margins ended December weaker
• Scott elected House Ag Committee ranking member
• Fill a Glass with Hope to launch on Jan. 6

The enrollment period for 2023 DMC and Supplemental DMC programs closes on Jan. 31.

Controversy has surrounded Clean Water Act regulatory efforts for decades.

December Federal Milk Marketing Order Class II, III and IV milk prices will be announced Jan. 5.

• January 2023 Class I base price lower
• USDA awards dairy export funding
• November cull cow marketing mixed
• Butter inventories continue to shrink