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Legislator of the Year

Published January 22, 2026

The Minnesota Milk Producers Association has named Representative Josh Heintzeman as its 2025 Legislator of the Year. The Nisswa Republican will receive the award during the annual Dairy Dinner banquet and Dairy Day at the Capitol on February 25. Heintzman…

New Strategic Plan for Voice of Milk

Published September 18, 2025

A leading dairy group has launched a new strategic plan. The Voice of Milk, which is made up of Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, Dairy Business Association, Minnesota Milk Producers Association and Farmers for Sustainable Food. The plan will be implemented…

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…

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…

Articles tagged under: Minnesota Milk Producers Association

Legislator of the Year

New Strategic Plan for Voice of Milk

Minnesota Dairy Farmers Drive Sustainability Efforts

MMPA Calls for Flexibility in Paid Leave Requirements

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

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