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Karen Lee

Karen Lee

Karen Lee covers current news and events, and manages the dairy editorial team for the U.S. and Canada. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural journalism and dairy science, and was an editor for a statewide agricultural newspaper before joining the team at Progressive Publishing.

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Weekly Digest: Groups intend to sue EPA for failure to establish emission factors for livestock operations

Informational workshop offered to inform dairy producers of proposed Federal Milk Marketing Board changes.
August 26, 2024
Karen Lee

In the news this week: Environmental groups intend to sue the EPA over establishing emission factors for livestock operation, a workshop will be held for the FMMO proposed changes, Grande Cheese launches an on-farm sustainability program, and MMPA appoints a new CFO.


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Economic Update: September 2024 Class I base price inches higher again

August 22, 2024
Karen Lee and Dave Natzke

Here is a look at news impacting the bottom line of dairy operations in the third week of August 2024.


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Weekly Digest: Nationwide beef, milk H5N1 sampling plans announced

Nominations are being sought for the USDA's newly established greenhouse gas (GHG) advisory council.
August 19, 2024
Jenn Coyne and Karen Lee

Several big initiatives are making headlines. Here is the latest news affecting dairy producers across the country.


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Economic Update: Chapter 12 bankruptcy filings in 2023 reach record low

August 8, 2024
Karen Lee

From lower bankruptcy filings and interest rates to slight increases in farmer sentiment and the Global Dairy Trade, news for the first week of August is fairly positive.


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For most, your paycheck depends upon it

August 7, 2024
Karen Lee

Ah, the lazy dog days of summer are upon us. But wait, if you have a dog in the fight when it comes to milk paid based on a Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO), now is not the time to be lazy.


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Weekly Digest: Milk processors expand in New York, Wisconsin

August 5, 2024
Karen Lee

Weekly Digest: Colorado mandates statewide HPAI testing of dairy herds

July 25, 2024
Karen Lee

In the news this week, Colorado is mandating weekly bulk tank testing for HPAI in milk for all commercial dairy herds. More than 500 organizations call for action on the new farm bill and reports are released for dairy markets and beef-on-dairy.


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Economic Update: May fluid milk sales up 0.3% from last year

July 22, 2024
Karen Lee

Here is the latest news affecting a dairy producer's bottom line as we start the fourth week of July.


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Weekly Digest: August 2024 Class I base price inches higher

July 18, 2024
Karen Lee and Dave Natzke

Here is a look at news affecting dairy operations that occurred over the last week.


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Economic Update: Farmer sentiment falls slightly based on future outlooks

July 3, 2024
Karen Lee

As we enter July, here are some financial factors to consider, as well as opportunities for awards, scholarships and the opening of World Dairy Expo cattle show entries.


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