Industry News

A special task force of the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has released a report detailing recommended reforms to the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) system.

Agricultural students with journalism or communications training are encouraged to apply for Progressive Dairy’s 2020 editorial internship program. Applications are due Dec. 20, 2019.

Digest Highlights

• DMC enrollment closes 
• Global Dairy Trade index steady
• AMPI celebrates 50 years
• MSU completes dairy sciences building

Digest Highlights

• FARM Animal Care Program Version 4.0 unveiled
• Dairy’s map turns drier to end September
• August 2019 dairy cow slaughter estimates released
• Update: EPA PFAS research grants, proposed actions
• Rani named to lead MilkPEP
• Maryland nutrient management, CAFO program changes in effect
• New Illinois degree addresses growth of technology in animal sciences
• Students invited to submit innovation dairy product entries

A small improvement in the monthly average milk price combined with lower feed costs means there will be no Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program indemnity payment for August.

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