Digest Highlights Second dairy biogas project begins operations in Indiana August fluid sales slip Global Dairy Trade prices mixed Environmental groups suing EPA over air emission exemption Stand-alone California QIP effective Nov. 1 Sanders’ bill prioritizes dairy federal emergency payments FarmFirst Dairy urges FDA to use existing dietary guidelines to define ‘healthy’ Law paves way for California Cattle Council referendum DFA employees aided ‘Hunger Month’ efforts

Florida and Georgia dairy leaders continue to assess the damage from Hurricane Michael, but it appears Georgia suffered the most severe damage.

The USDA’s October World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report boosted milk production forecasts for both 2018 and 2019, while also projecting only a slight improvement in 2019 prices.

For only the second time in World Dairy Expo’s 52-year history, the Supreme Champion of the Junior Show and the Supreme Champion of World Dairy Expo were the same cow. Cutting Edge T Delilah, exhibited by Kyle Barton of Copake, New York, was named Grand Champion Brown Swiss and the 2018 Supreme Champion of both the junior and open shows.

Tariffs apparently weren’t a barrier to milk powder sales to Mexico, but the ongoing trade war did have a detrimental impact on overall dairy and hay sales to China in August. Dairy cattle exports were steady, but buyers are becoming more demanding.

Digest Highlights Arla Foods, Foremost Farms USA to explore strategic partnership Co-op urges USDA funding for dairy diversion program FARM Program launches workforce development module Dairy margins end September steady ‘Undeniably Dairy’ fall campaign reconnects consumers, producers Geographical indications, common food names protected under USMCA American Butter Institute urges FDA to address labels ADA North East offers virtual farm field trips for schools Maryland schools receive milk coolers

China’s retaliatory tariffs continue to hamper U.S. hay exports, which declined slightly for a third straight month. One exporter fears the negative impact could be long-lasting.

The U.S. dairy industry is seen as a big winner in a new trade agreement between former members of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), although some of the provisions will be phased in over more than a decade.

Digest Highlights FDA prioritizes ‘dairy’ labels California water fees raised Shamrock Farms expands partnership with University of Arizona Fuel Up to Play 60, Chelan Fresh collaborate Minnesota offers milk cooler grants ‘Dry’ cows mostly in the Southwest Wisconsin adds three ‘ag enterprise’ areas

Depending on location and market, October is frequently a time to determine whether the haying season will be a sweet success.