Growing up on a Wisconsin dairy farm, my Sundays were often spent watching the Green Bay Packers. So this December, as I was spending yet another Sunday cheering on my team, the announcers said actor Craig T. Nelson was at Lambeau Field that weekend to promote a movie that really piqued my interest.

In the news affecting dairy producers' bottom lines as we finish February 2025: Class I base price dips for March, legislation is introduced to improve milk pricing transparency, and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins releases funding to honor farmer contracts.

In dairy-related news this third week of February 2025: Arizona finds new HPAI genotype through milk testing, AFBF reported farmers lost $20.3 billion to weather disasters in 2024, and DFA and Promised Land Dairy launch new milk products.

In dairy-related headlines this week: After declining for 14 years, fluid milk sales end 2024 higher; Rollins confirmed as secretary of agriculture; and HSUS changes its name.

In news affecting a dairy farmer's bottom line as we begin February 2025: The USDA confirms second strain of HPAI found in dairy cattle, the GDT index takes a good leap, farmer sentiment remains optimistic despite trade uncertainty and more.

On Feb. 1, President Donald Trump signed three executive orders imposing new tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada and China – the three biggest markets for U.S. agricultural commodities.

In this week's news: The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 was introduced, Rabobank reports increasing milk production costs, and consumers are moving away from plant-based beverages.

In news affecting dairy's bottom line in mid-January, the Class I base price edges higher and the GDT index is back up. However, November fluid milk sales are down compared to the same month last year.

In dairy news this week: The USDA added six more states for national HPAI milk testing, the U.S. partners with Indonesia to enhance its dairy sector, and Dairy's Foundation awards education and outreach grants.