Milk Processing

Economic Update: FARM Program opens comment period for version 2028

karen@agproud.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:46:19 -0400

In the news affecting a dairy producer's bottom line: The FARM Program opens comment period for version 2028, Rabobank provides an update on global dairy trade, high input cost concerns weigh on farmer sentiment, and Land O’Lakes Inc. announced an investment to expand dairy protein production in California.

Growing together: Danone and its dairy farm partners embrace regenerative agriculture

karen@agproud.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

At a recent Soil-to-Spoon Event in Celina, Ohio, Danone showcased two dairy farm partners and how their regenerative agriculture practices lead to the production of nutritious foods.

Weekly Digest: U.S. declines USMCA renewal in current form

karen@agproud.com — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:00:47 -0400

In the news related to dairy farming the first week of July 2026: The U.S. declines USMCA renewal in current form; NASS report shows corn planted acreage down 3%, soybean acreage up 5%; nominations are open for NMC’s National Dairy Quality Awards program, and World Dairy Expo cattle show entries are open too.

Weekly Digest: June Dairy Month ends with product donation, innovation, promotion

karen@agproud.com — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:04:17 -0400

In dairy-related news at the end of June 2026: Prairie Farms Family of Companies honors America’s 250th anniversary with donation of 250,000 servings of milk, dairy demand resilient despite mounting economic pressure on consumers, Utah State wins dairy checkoff’s New Product Competition, Midwest Dairy Accelerator showcases new opportunities for dairy, and Gonna Need Milk partners with Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Studios’ Supergirl to spotlight milk.

Farmer-owned group opens new ice cream processing plant in Jerome

walt.cooley@agproud.com — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:59:28 -0400

Idaho Milk Products opened a new milk processing plant in June with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and distinguished guests attending from around the state. The $190 million plant is the company's second processing facility in Jerome, Idaho.

U.S. dairy herd growth drives higher milk production in May

audrey@agproud.com — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:16:38 -0400

Nineteen states including Kansas, Wisconsin and Texas boosted milk production a combined 494 million pounds in May.

Economic Update: Class I base milk price dips after up-and-up run

karen@agproud.com — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:30:39 -0400

In the news affecting a dairy producer's bottom line the third week of June 2026: Class I base milk price dips after up-and-up run, fluid milk sales shift higher again, CoBank reports on dairy heifer inventories, and DFA announces idling of plant and closure of store in Vermont.

Weekly Digest: Dairy farmers sue USDA over checkoff program

karen@agproud.com — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:57:35 -0400

In dairy-related news the third week of June 2026: Dairy farmers sue the USDA over checkoff program, Congressional Fly-in urges action on labor and other issues, Rabobank reports the global dairy market is heading toward a supply slowdown, and Idaho Milk Products expands its footprint.

Milk production, cow numbers continue to increase in April USDA estimates

audrey@agproud.com — Fri, 22 May 2026 17:00:22 -0400

Nineteen states including Kansas, California and Wisconsin boosted milk production a combined 574 million pounds in April.

Weekly Digest: Poull selected as the 79th Alice in Dairyland

karen@agproud.com — Mon, 18 May 2026 15:37:45 -0400

In dairy-related news for the first half of May 2026: Poull was selected as the 79th Alice in Dairyland, Michael Dykes announced plans to retire as president and CEO of IDFA, and the USDA requests producer input.

Weekly Digest: Organic dairy producers file class action suit against the U.S. government

karen@agproud.com — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:20:37 -0400

In dairy-related news to end April 2026: Organic dairy producers file class action suit against the U.S. government, chocolate returns to the top as America’s favorite ice cream flavor, and dairy product prices continue to gain strength.

U.S. milk production climbs 2.3% in March as dairy herd grows

audrey@agproud.com — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:55:11 -0400

Twenty states including Kansas, Texas and Wisconsin boosted milk production a combined 535 million pounds in March.

Weekly Digest: NMC announces agenda for June regional meeting in Wisconsin

karen@agproud.com — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:16:13 -0400

In dairy-related news the second week of April 2026: NMC announces agenda for June regional meeting in Wisconsin, the GDT index drops 3.4%, farmer sentiment improves despite rising input costs, and Hiland Dairy hosts a grand opening at its Texas production facility.

Weekly Digest: ADC seeks transparency in USDA cost survey

karen@agproud.com — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:29:44 -0400

In dairy-related news to finish out March 2026: ADC seeks transparency in USDA cost survey, NMPF: Dairy product prices see noticeable improvement, Holstein Association USA board approves updates to TPI formula, and a collaboration creates bilingual videos on cattle sustainability.

Weekly Digest: Survey reveals dairy producer concerns over GHG data requests

karen@agproud.com — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:06:53 -0400

In dairy-related news the fourth week of March 2026: A survey reveals dairy producer concerns over GHG data requests, Bel invests $200 million to double Babybel production capacity, the All-American Dairy Show is seeking a chair for its Youth Dairy Cattle Judging Contest, and applications are open for the second annual Midwest Dairy Accelerator.

Milk production climbs as dairy herd expands in February USDA estimate

audrey@agproud.com — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:44:41 -0400

Twenty states including Kansas, California and Texas boosted milk production a combined 602 million pounds in February.

Milk production rises, dairy herd grows into January 2026

audrey@agproud.com — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:15:32 -0500

Nineteen states including California, Texas and Kansas boosted milk production a combined 712 million pounds in January.

Milk production increases in December as dairy herd expands

audrey@agproud.com — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:26:30 -0500

Nineteen states including California, Kansas and Idaho boosted milk production a combined 904 million pounds in December.

Economic Update: February Class I base milk price hits 68-month low

dave@agproud.com — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:00:08 -0500

In the news affecting a dairy producer's bottom line the third week of January 2026: February Class I base milk price hits 68-month low, fluid milk sales were down 1.8% in November, the GDT index is higher again, and a reminder to sign up for the Milk Loss Program and HPAI biosecurity webinars.

Economic Update: Class I base milk price slumps to start 2026

dave@agproud.com — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:26:57 -0500

In the news affecting a dairy producer's bottom line the third week of December 2025: The Class I base milk price slumps to start 2026, fluid milk sales are down slightly in October, and the GDT index drops for ninth consecutive event.

2025: Dairy’s year in review

karen@agproud.com — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

As we near the end of 2025, it gives us a time to look back on the major news headlines of the year.

Weekly Digest: Trump administration announces $12 billion farmer bridge payments

karen@agproud.com — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:27:31 -0500

In the news related to dairy farming the second week of December: The Trump administration announces $12 billion farmer bridge payments, the USDA announces plans to expand crop insurance access for farmers, Wisconsin teamsters authorize strike at Actus Nutrition and Foremost Farms, another New World screwworm case detected in northern Mexico, and Tyson Foods announced plans to close a Nebraska beef plant.

Economic Update: Steps taken to urge dairy enforcement in upcoming USMCA Review

karen@agproud.com — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:20:39 -0500

In the news affecting a dairy producer's bottom line the first week of December 2025: Steps taken to urge dairy enforcement in upcoming USMCA review, Walmart opens milk processing facility in Georgia, a better outlook for the future pushes farmer sentiment higher, and the GDT index falls again.

Cow numbers, milk production continue to increase in October USDA estimate

audrey@agproud.com — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:58:35 -0500

Twenty states including California, Idaho and Kansas boosted milk production a combined 766 million pounds in October.

Joint annual meeting spotlights dairy farmer progress, recognizes accomplishments

karen@agproud.com — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:26:23 -0500

U.S. dairy farmers are thriving in the marketplace even as labor shortages and a volatile policy environment remain challenges, dairy industry leaders stressed at the joint annual meeting.

Milk production continues to rise in USDA September estimates

audrey@agproud.com — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:51:17 -0500

Twenty states including Idaho, Texas and New York boosted milk production a combined 789 million pounds in September.

August milk production higher as cow numbers increase

audrey@agproud.com — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 09:29:05 -0400

Nineteen states including Idaho, Texas and Kansas boosted milk production a combined 654 million pounds in August.

Economic Update: October Class I base milk price falls to $18.04

karen@agproud.com — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:45:22 -0400

In the news affecting dairy producers' bottom lines in the middle of September 2025: the October Class I base milk price falls to $18.04, the Federal Reserve makes its first rate cut since December, the GDT index is down slightly, and fluid milk sales were down in July.

Weekly Digest: Legislation introduced to safeguard farmers’ privacy and protect USDA data

karen@agproud.com — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In dairy-related news the second week of September 2025: Legislation introduced to safeguard farmers’ privacy and protect USDA data, Danone announces Ohio yogurt plant expansion, Milk’s Got Game returns, and 2025 Expo en Español topics are outlined.

Economic Update: USDA outlines plan to strengthen rural veterinary workforce

karen@agproud.com — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:38:08 -0400

In the news affecting a dairy producer's bottom line this first week of September 2025: The USDA outlines a plan to strengthen the rural veterinary workforce, farmer sentiment weakens, the GDT index tumbles 4.3%, and Westby Cooperative Creamery announces a $14 million expansion.