Pizza Hut has been a great partner of our National dairy checkoff through DMI, and is now serving 25% more cheese on their pizzas — some great news to hear during national Dairy Month. Watch this brief interview with DMI’s Vice President of Product Development, Nitin Joshi for more details.
The USDA Announces New Vision for Animal Genomics
A new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) blueprint, published today in Frontiers and Genetics, will serve as a guide for research and funding in animal genomics for 2018-2027 that will facilitate genomic solutions to enable producers to meet increasing future demands for animal products by a growing world population. The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS), the National Institute for Food and …
February Income over Feed Cost Margin Triggers Second 2019 Dairy Safety Net Payment
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that the February 2019 income over feed cost margin was $8.22 per hundredweight (cwt.), triggering the second payment for dairy producers who purchase the appropriate level of coverage under the new but yet-to-be established Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program. DMC, which replaces the Margin Protection Program for Dairy, is a voluntary risk management program …
Undeniably Dairy to Boost Milk Sales with Consumer Engagement
Remember the old got milk commercials that got consumers excited about dairy? Today, the big dairy campaign is known as “Undeniably Dairy”. This is funded through the National Dairy Checkoff program, managed by Dairy Management, Inc (DMI). Watch this brief interview with DMI Chair, Marilyn Hershey, and read more about DMI’s efforts to promote the industry in California Dairy Magazine.
Financial Incentives for New Sustainable Dairy Technologies
Free Money! That’s what people want to hear. Although nothing is free, there are a lot of great new government incentives available to dairy farmers to modernize their facilities with newer sustainable technologies that may not otherwise be affordable to invest in. Watch this brief interview with Paul Sousa from Western United Dairymen as he shares, and read more about …
What US Dairy Producers can Learn & Benefit from the Canadian Dairy Industry
Not only in California, but the entire US dairy industry has been in an economic slump for a while, and it’s time for a change. Lynn McBride, Executive Director of the California Dairy Campaign is rallying with other dairy organizations across the country to look to the prosperity of the Canadian dairy industry all these years, and begin to model …
To Pool or Not to Pool California Milk
Under the new California Federal Milk Marketing Order, dairy processors now have the option of whether to pool their milk (outside of Class 1 milk). So what does this mean and how does it affect the industry? Watch this brief interview with Annie AcMoody from Western United Dairymen as she explains. Read more about it in California Dairy Magazine.
US Dairy Exports Decline Due to International Trade Dispute
With a rising middle class in China, US dairy producers saw potential for a great marketing opportunities that has recently been shattered by the current international trade dispute. With trade issues in Mexico as well, another big market for the the US dairy industry, there are big concerns as to how this will impact the industry in a time of …
How California Dairy Producers are Paid Under New FMMO
With the recent conversion to a Federal Milk Marketing Order in California, dairy producers may notice some changes in the way they are paid? Watch this brief interview with Annie Acmoody from Western United Dairymen as she explains some of the changes. Read more about it in California Dairy Magazine.
Global Dairy Market Update from California Milk Advisory Board
While California dairy producers have been experiencing continued lower prices for their product, there are some positive global trends dairy producers can look forward to as reported by John Talbot, CEO of the California Milk Advisory Board in a recent interview with California Ag Network. Watch this brief interview and read more about it in California Dairy Magazine. Don’t currently …
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