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The Voice of Milk

Published October 1, 2024

A new collaboration is in place for three Midwest dairy organizations. The Minnesota Milk Producers Association, Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative will work together on dairy policy issues. The collaboration is being branded as the ‘Voice of…

Longtime Dairy Booster Honored by MMPA

Published September 1, 2024

The Minnesota Milk Producers Association has awarded its Bruce Cottington Friend of Dairy Award to ag industry consultant and Minnesota State Fair Moo Booth Superintendent Doris Mold. Mold has coordinated the Moo Booth educational experience for 40 years.

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…

Stray Voltage in the Courts

Published May 3, 2024

The Minnesota Milk Producers Association has filed a request to the Minnesota Supreme Court to participate in the Clay View Dairy case as an amicus curiae. The goal is to clarify the statute of limitations for stray voltage claims filed…

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…

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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…

MMPA Release Priorities for 2023

Published January 27, 2023

The Minnesota Milk Producers Association has released its policy and fiscal priorities for the upcoming year. Executive Director Lucas Sjostrom says there is overlap with many issues with soil health practices like alfalfa, conservation, and manure management at the top…

MMPA Installs Officer Team

Published December 13, 2021

During the Minnesota Milk Producers Association annual meeting, board members affirmed the current slate of officers. Shelly DePestel is president and Garrett Luthens is vice president. The MMPA secretary is Bob Dombeck and Rick Smith is the treasurer.

Cows Are the Answer

Published August 5, 2021

As the focus on sustainability and carbon grows, Minnesota Milk Producers Association Executive Director Lucas Sjostrom says there is a simple solution--more cows. During Farmfest, Sjostrom said Minnesota allows some types of livestock farms exist and does not give the…

Preparing for the Meeting With the Lender

Published January 18, 2021

Volatility became the norm for dairy farmers this past year. During the Minnesota Milk Minne-Series, ag business and financial consultant Gary Siporski stressed the need for communication with the lender. Preparation is important for those meetings. "If you've done your…

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The Voice of Milk

Longtime Dairy Booster Honored by MMPA

Avian Flu Testing Leaves Some Farmers Uncertain

Stray Voltage in the Courts

Planning for the Next 20 Years or Next 12 Months

Dairy Holds the Key to Farm Bill Decision

MMPA Release Priorities for 2023

MMPA Installs Officer Team

Cows Are the Answer

Preparing for the Meeting With the Lender

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