Industry News

Digest Highlights

• Negative PPDs: Links to webinars, papers
• USDA seeks bids for butter, yogurt, cheese
• Global Dairy Trade index down slightly
• USDA to launch new electronic trade certification system for dairy
• Things you might have missed: school meals, climate bill, supplemental DMC payments

Editor's note: The original article has been updated to include comments from the International Dairy Foods Association.

With the two-year anniversary of the implementation of the change in the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) Class I skim milk price formula near, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) is closer to asking the USDA for an emergency expedited hearing to address the issue. Proposals from other organizations regarding the Class I pricing formula and other FMMO reforms may be forthcoming as well.

Dairy farmers’ long-standing commitment to the environment and their stories of stewardship are the focus of upcoming Earth Day campaigns.

Feed costs are higher, and labor costs will be trending higher. The good news is interest rates are still low. The biggest positive factor is that milk prices have been moving higher.

Progressive Dairy provides updates on dairy-related organizations and companies, compiled from staff news sources and industry press releases. Email industry and organization news to Progressive Dairy Editor Jenna Hurty.

Digest Highlights

• USDA switches dairy focus under COVID-19 strategy
• USDA seeks bids for fluid milk, string cheese
• Proposals target, protect estate tax exemptions
• Things you might have missed