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If you’ve read the news or a social media feed this year, chances are you’ve seen a headline about the environmental impact of animal agriculture. Sustainability, the environment and climate change are hot topics right now.

The outlook for Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program payments has fluctuated dramatically due to fears related to the coronavirus and its impact on global markets. However, January’s margin remains above the level triggering any DMC indemnity payments.

Cargill is helping dairy farmers prevent accidents and save lives by giving away free safety vests through their new Be Safe, Be Seen campaign. From March 1 through April 15, dairies can claim up to three safety vests in various sizes, including kids, while supplies last.

Digest Highlights

• Fed district interest rates lower
• Dairy herd decline largest since 2004
• Pennsylvania ag department provides ‘whole milk’ labeling guidance
• Sell cows? Check your taxes
• California reschedules ‘QIP’ statute petition hearing
• Texas establishes BVD rule
• Minnesota offers milk cooler grants for schools

Newtrient, in collaboration with the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy and leading agriculture environmental experts, released an update on the potential of dairy feed additives for reducing dairy’s environmental footprint.