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An Optimistic Outlook Remains for the Dairy Industry

Published November 29, 2019

Midwest Dairy Board Chairman Allen Merrill remains optimistic about the future of the dairy industry as the industry adjusts to current market forces. "The dairy industry is changing. We've seen a price point a little more appealing coming out of…

Stronger Milk Prices Provide Hedging Opportunities

Published November 6, 2019

November Class III Milk futures have move above $20 per hundredweight. Kluis Commodities market analyst Jacob Burks sees that $20-plus price as a psychological level for dairy producers. "This has been too little, too late for some of these dairies,"…

AMPI Discontinues Production at Two Plants

Published November 4, 2019

Due to a decline in dairy farm numbers and milk production in the region, Associated Milk Producers, Incorporated is shutting down two of its plants. Those facilities are the Rochester, Minnesota cheese plant and the Arlington, Iowa nonfat dry milk…

Little Change for June Milk Output

Published July 23, 2019

In the 24 major dairy states, June milk production totaled more than 17 billion pounds. That’s up just a fraction of one percent from last year. In Minnesota, milk output increased one percent from last year. At the same time,…

Consumers Face Misconceptions about Food

Published June 20, 2019

Consumers may not be getting accurate information about what they eat. Dr. Nina Shapiro, who has written a book about medical myths and exaggerated health claims, cites the hype over alternative milk beverages. "Plant-based beverages, such as soy milk or…

Dairy Promotion Focuses on Demand and Consumer Trust

Published June 5, 2019

During a time of low milk prices, the dairy checkoff program plays a vital role in helping dairy farmers. According to Midwest Dairy Association CEO Lucas Lentsch, the promotional pieces are focused on building dairy demand and increasing trust among…

Restoring Faith in the System

Published May 20, 2019

A government shutdown following the signing of the 2018 Farm Bill delayed implementation of the new Dairy Margin Coverage Program. Five months later, Associated Milk Producers Incorporated Vice President of Public Affairs Sarah Schmidt says AMPI members are starting to…

Ag Outlook Conference: Record Meat Production

Published February 25, 2019

U.S. meat production is projected to break new records this year. Commercial beef production for 2019 is forecast to increase three percent to 27.6 billion pounds. That would break the previous record set in 2002. Commercial pork production is projected…

NMPF Seeks FDA Action on Labeling Dispute

Published October 31, 2018

The National Milk Producers Federation is again urging the FDA to end deceptive labeling. In particular, the dairy industry wants the government to prevent plant-based beverages from using the term ‘milk.’ A new study commissioned by Dairy Management Inc. found…

Meat and Dairy Forecasts Mixed in USDA Report

Published October 11, 2018

The forecast for 2018 red meat and poultry production declined from last month. According to the October USDA report, beef production dropped due to an expected decline in fourth quarter slaughter. Carcass weights were also down due to more cows…

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Articles tagged under: milk

An Optimistic Outlook Remains for the Dairy Industry

Stronger Milk Prices Provide Hedging Opportunities

AMPI Discontinues Production at Two Plants

Little Change for June Milk Output

Consumers Face Misconceptions about Food

Dairy Promotion Focuses on Demand and Consumer Trust

Restoring Faith in the System

Ag Outlook Conference: Record Meat Production

NMPF Seeks FDA Action on Labeling Dispute

Meat and Dairy Forecasts Mixed in USDA Report

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