The National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) Scholarship Committee has awarded $1,000 scholarships to 18 high school seniors and college students. These recipients were chosen for their strong academic records, leadership in school and community activities, and insightful answers...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has issued a final rule amending uniform pricing formulas across all 11 Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs). The rule, unveiled in the Federal Register on January 16, 2025, follows...
Source: Northwest Iowa Dairy Outlook
On Jan. 16, 2025 the USDA announced that the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) referendum passed in all 11 FMMOs. The final rule was posted in the Federal Register on Jan. 17.
During the national hearing...
New York dairy farmers and cooperatives are being encouraged to seize an unprecedented opportunity: over $21 million in funding is now available through the Dairy Modernization Grant Program to expand milk storage and streamline supply chain operations. Applications are...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled a groundbreaking interim rule aimed at aligning climate-smart agriculture (CSA) with the biofuel industry. Announced today, the rule introduces new technical guidelines for quantifying, reporting, and verifying the greenhouse gas (GHG)...
California is grappling with a significant outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, which has affected dairy cattle and poultry across the state. In response, State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones has announced a statewide ban on dairy cattle and...
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced that 15 additional states have joined the National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS), bringing the total to 28 states within a month of the program's launch. These states represent...
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program have introduced two new resources to aid dairy farmers and regulatory officials in managing the ongoing H5N1 outbreak. These tools aim to enhance disease detection...
Source: Dairy Farmer Cooperative news release
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative announced today its priorities for the next congressional session, focusing on rural workforce accessibility, trade and supply chain opportunities, the 2025 farm bill and climate and environmentally sustainable efforts.
"At Edge,...
The United States has secured a significant victory in its dispute under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) over Mexico’s biotechnology measures concerning genetically engineered (GE) corn. The dispute settlement panel ruled in favor of the U.S. on all seven...
