US orders bird flu testing of national dairy supply
The US national milk supply will begin being tested for bird flu, according to a new federal order announced on Friday by the Department of Agriculture. As part of the mandate, entities and firms that handle raw milk – such as dairy processors – must collect samples to share with agriculture officials. The announcement comes…
India’s dairy import certificate disadvantageous for US exporters
The US has alleged that India’s new dairy import certificate requirements put dairy products from the country at an unfair disadvantage compared to domestically produced items and called for a further delay in its implementation so that both sides could explore ways to resolve differences. “The United States values its trade relationship with India and…
America’s dairy farms disappearing amid rising costs, pricing issues
America’s dairy farms are rapidly disappearing due to rising operational costs and pricing challenges, with small and mid-sized farms being hit hardest as they struggle to compete with large-scale producers and fluctuating milk prices in the global market. Milton Orr looked across the rolling hills in northeast Tennessee. “I remember when we had over 1,000…
Cheese and China Are Driving US Dairy Economy
After a strong first quarter, the U.S. dairy economy looks promising for the remainder of 2024, but several factors could sway expectations quickly. Record exports and increased domestic demand are positive, said Kathleen Noble Wolfley of Ever.Ag’s financial analysis team. But large export markets, including China and Mexico, are becoming less predictable, and farmers have…