In dairy-related news the second week of June 2025: A new IDFA report highlights dairy’s economic impact, America’s oldest cheesemaker seeks new stewardship, agenda announced for California Creamery Operators Association annual meeting, and the CDCB integrates genotyping-by-sequencing technology.

In news affecting dairy farmers' bottom lines at the start of June 2025: The Senate Ag Committee advances the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, Darigold opens largest dairy processing facility in the Northwest, and farmer sentiment reaches a four-year high.

In dairy-related news at the end of May 2025: U.S. dairy secures greater market access with Costa Rica, the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission report was released, a SNAP dairy incentive program expands to Arkansas, and the Holstein Association USA names a  distinguished leader and elite breeder.

Here is the news affecting a dairy farmer's bottom line this third week of May 2025.

In news relating to dairy farmers in mid-May 2025, the House Ag Committee passes reconciliation bill to cut SNAP and enhance farm safety net programs. Also, the USDA opens CRP enrollment and plans to survey producers in June.

In the news affecting dairy producers' bottom lines in early May 2025: U.S., U.K. reach trade deal that increases access for American farmers, producer sentiment improves on long-term optimism, and the GDT index continues to climb.

Making headlines as the calendar moved from April to May 2025: The U.S. and Indonesia sign landmark dairy agreement, USTR calls out misuse of common food names, May FSA interest rates slightly lower and news from two dairy cooperatives.

We all face challenges from time to time. Some we can see coming and can plan for ahead of time, and others are unexpected. Life is unpredictable and we can’t always know the next obstacle we will encounter. This month, let’s recognize the importance of mental health and ease stress by offering and/or accepting a little help.

In news affecting dairy producers' bottom lines the last full week of April 2025: May Class I drops to $18.37 per cwt, a final rule reauthorizes the Dairy Forward Pricing Program, IDFA to eliminate artificial colors in school dairy products, and Chobani invests $1.2 billion in New York processing plant.