Articles tagged under: milk
Ending Misleading Labels
Published May 12, 2023
Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin and Idaho Senator Jim Risch are leading the charge against plant-based products using dairy labels. The two senators wrote a letter to the Food and Drug Administration, saying “it’s imperative that the FDA enforce existing standards…SD Adds 13,000 Cows to State Dairy Herd
Published April 20, 2023
March milk production in the 24 major dairy states was just under 19 billion pounds. That’s up 0.6 percent from last year. Minnesota milk production rose 1.2 percent with an additional 1,000 cows added to the dairy herd. South Dakota…Class III Milk Prices Heat Up
Published January 3, 2022
Total Farm Marketing Market Advisor John Heinberg says Class III milk is making a good run. "There's good demand and a lot of really good value out there for dairy producers." The unusually large spread between block and barrel cheese…USDA Increase Class III Milk Price Forecast
Published October 12, 2021
According to USDA’s supply/demand report, 2021 milk production will total 270 billion pounds. That’s down slightly from last month’s estimate with the drop credited to fewer dairy cows and slower growth in milk per cow. The Class III milk price…MN Milk Production Declines Slightly from 2020
Published March 19, 2021
Minnesota milk production in February totaled 809 million pounds, two percent more than one year ago. The average number of milk cows during February totaled 457,000 head, unchanged from January, but 12,000 more than a year ago. Monthly production per…A Positive Outlook for 2021 Milk Prices
Published January 4, 2021
Milk prices have been on a wild ride this past year. Demand is one factor that plays into the 2021 price forecast. According to Commodity Risk Management Group broker Mike North, dairy producers should go into the New Year with…More At-Home Meals Shape 2021 Dairy Consumption Outlook
Published January 4, 2021
COVID changed consumer behaviors, making a shift from foodservice to retail. "We saw a big spike in the sales of cheese and butter, which makes sense with the increase in at home cooking," said Megan Sheets, manager of consumer insights,…Diary’s Importance Remains Strong in New DGAs
Published January 1, 2021
The latest update to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans restates dairy’s importance in a well-balanced, healthy diet. National Milk Producers Federation Regulatory Affairs Manager Miquela Hanselman says this is good news for the entire dairy supply chain. "Dairy maintained its…Higher Class III Milk Prices Seen
Published December 28, 2020
Milk futures shot higher last week with limit gains in Class III milk futures. AgResource Company President Dan Basse says support is not just coming from the COVID stimulus bill. "It's also the world market. If you look at the…