dairy industry

U.S. Dairy industry Concerned with Tariff Impacts

Dan Dairy, Export/Import, Tariff

Tariffs have been a concern for many in agriculture over the past few weeks, as some worry about possible impacts they may have. According to a story from Rusty Halvorson, that includes theĀ U.S. dairy industry. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

milk output

USDA Releases First Milk Output Forecast for 2025

Dan Dairy, Marketing

The first milk output forecast for 2025 was recently released by the USDA. According to a story from Rusty Halvorson, the combination of tightening supplies and continued strong demand is reflected in the new forecast. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

milk testing

Update on Milk Testing for H5N1 Virus

Dan Avian Influenza, Cattle, Dairy

The second federal order involving milk testing for the H5N1 virus in dairy cattle is now one month old. Rusty Halvorson has an update. The second federal order involving milk testing for the H5N1 virus in dairy cattle is now one month old. Dr. Alex Turner of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service says 28 states have enrolled since …

final rule

Final Rule Amends Pricing Formulas for FMMOā€™s

Dan Cattle, Dairy, USDA-AMS

The USDAĀ Agricultural Marketing ServiceĀ (AMS) recently announced the final rule amending the uniform pricing formulas applicable in all 11 Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOā€™s). Rusty Halvorson has more details. According to AMS, the amendment changes included returning the base Class 1 skim milk price formula to the higher-of the advanced Class 3 or 4 skim milk prices. The Class 3 and …

enrollment

Enrollment Opened for 2025 Farm and Dairy Safety-Net Programs

Dan Agri-Business, Cattle, Dairy, Economy, Funding

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the enrollment periods for its 2025 safety-net programs aimed at supporting American farmers and dairy producers. These programs, including the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC), Price Loss Coverage (PLC), and Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), are designed to provide financial protection against market fluctuations and other agricultural risks. Enrollment Periods: Program Details: How to …

livestock

Livestock Producers Reminded to Apply for Disaster Assistance

Dan Agri-Business, Avian Influenza, Cattle, Dairy, Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish ProgramĀ (ELAP), Funding, Livestock, USDA-FSA

The USDAĀ Farm Service AgencyĀ (FSA) reminds producers, including dairy producers impacted by H5N1, that the deadline to apply for financial assistance through theĀ Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-raised Fish ProgramĀ (ELAP) is Jan. 30, 2025, for losses due to specific adverse conditions that occurred in 2024. ELAP provides emergency relief to eligible producers of livestock, honeybees, and farm-raised fish to assist …

stamp out

Efforts Continue to Stamp Out H5N1

Dan Avian Influenza, Cattle, Dairy, Poultry

New funding is being made available to help in the effortsĀ to stamp out H5N1. Rusty Halvorson has more details. The Biden administration recently announced it would award $306 million more to address avian influenza cases in humans, especially livestock workers. The New York Times noted the timing of the funding reflects concerns among senior health officials that the incoming Trump …

dairy industry

Dairy Industry Continues Working with Health Professionals

Dan Dairy

In 2025, the dairy industry will continue to work with health professionals. Rusty Halvorson has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024