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Market administrator reports show lower blend prices across all Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMO) for January milk marketings, with negative producer price differentials (PPDs) returning in the seven orders utilizing multiple component pricing. FMMO monthly PPD and uniform price reports were released the week of Feb. 8.

The first few months in a new presidential administration is a pivotal time for developing its priorities and shaping them into future policies.

Agriculture plays a big part in President Biden’s priorities so far, and it is important that the people who will have to comply with the rules are also part of the conversation. Constructive engagement is the only way to move the needle, and we need all hands on deck.

Digest Highlights

• USDA 2021 milk production forecast jumps, pressuring price expectations lower
• FMMO class prices, PPDs and uniform prices
• 36% of dairy cows in ‘drought areas’
• Land O’Lakes subsidiary launching carbon credit program
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The U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards – celebrating its 10-year anniversary – is seeking nominations for its class of 2021.

Impressive sales in 2020 and growing shipping concerns for 2021 are two focal points for U.S. dairy exporters as they continue to wrestle with the global COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s a look at the latest topline numbers and issues identified by the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC).