On Jan. 30, the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) public hearing came to a close. The national hearing, which took place in Carmel, Indiana, began back on Aug. 23, 2023, and included 12 weeks of testimony and cross-examination. Dairy groups are calling for swift action to change the Class 1 mover formula.

Here’s an update on economic factors impacting your dairy’s financial picture as we turn the calendar to February 2024.

Progressive Dairy provides monthly online updates of important dates, reports and factors affecting risk management decisions.

The comment period deadline is Feb. 15 on the development of a potential U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule covering animal waste air emission reporting requirements.

In September, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) posted a billboard in California urging people to “Ditch Dairy to Fight the Climate Crisis.” The message, which was prominently placed along Highway 99 in Tulare County, drew an immediate response from many in the area’s dairy industry. 

Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program software updates necessary for 2024 enrollment will be available in February or March.

Here’s an update on economic factors impacting your dairy profitability during the fourth week of January 2024.

South Dakota State University (SDSU) made a difficult decision this week to shut down its Dairy Research and Training Facility by the end of June, citing a lack of funding to upgrade the aging facility.

Here’s an update on news impacting your dairy during the third week of January 2024.