Articles tagged under: Lucas Sjostrom
Minnesota Dairy Farmers Drive Sustainability Efforts
Published March 27, 2025
Minnesota dairy farmers are playing a key role in sustainability initiatives by working with consumer packaged goods companies to track carbon intensity and conservation efforts. Lucas Sjostrom, managing director of the Minnesota Milk Producers Association, highlighted the evolution of these…MMPA Calls for Flexibility in Paid Leave Requirements
Published January 29, 2025
Minnesota’s Earned Sick and Safe Time law requires employers to provide paid leave to employees. Minnesota Milk Producers Association Executive Director Lucas Sjostrom testified before the state legislature on behalf of S.F. 310, which would amend the 2024 ESST law…USDA Targets H5N1 Elimination in U.S. Dairy Herds
Published January 6, 2025
The main goal of USDA's H5N1 Monitoring Program is to eliminate the virus from U.S. dairy herds. Minnesota Milk Producers Association Executive Director Lucas Sjostrom says there are still some concerns over how such a goal can be reached. "It's…Avian Flu Testing Leaves Some Farmers Uncertain
Published August 22, 2024
USDA continues to expand testing for the H5N1 bird flu virus in dairy cattle, while some dairy farmers wonder if the price of testing is even worth the effort. Minnesota Milk Producers Association Executive Director Lucas Sjostrom says that there…H5N1 Cases Likely Exceed Reported Number
Published August 19, 2024
Minnesota has had a total of eight reported cases of H5N1 avian influenza in dairy cattle. "To my knowledge, many of them are pretty closely related cattle that would have transmitted farm-to-farm," said Lucas Sjostrom, executive director, Minnesota Milk Producers Association.…Not a Surprise
Published June 8, 2024
The H5N1 discovery in a Central Minnesota dairy herd was not a surprise for many. "We knew it was probably coming," said Minnesota Milk Producers Association Executive Director Lucas Sjostrom. "The one policy item that the Minnesota Board of Animal…Sjostrom Receives University of Minnesota Honor
Published February 29, 2024
Lucas Sjostrom has been awarded the Golden Graduate Award by the Gopher Dairy Club. Sjostrom serves as managing director and executive director for Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative and Minnesota Milk. Sjostrom is also a co-founder of Redhead Creamery, which is…Planning for the Next 20 Years or Next 12 Months
Published December 27, 2023
Class III milk futures are trading in the $15-to-$16 territory. Minnesota Milk Producers Association Executive Director Lucas Sjostrom says the price received on the farm is more variable than ever. "We've been in a weird spot over the past 24…Dairy Holds the Key to Farm Bill Decision
Published October 30, 2023
The farm bill process was put on a shelf when Congress was trying to elect a new speaker. With a full legislative agenda, lawmakers will have a difficult time completing the farm bill before the end of the year. If the…