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Milk Safety Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has just launched a federal order that says lactating cows must test negative for the bird flu before they are transported.
Nat'l Milk Producers Support Testing and USDA Adds More for High-Speed Internet
The Agribusiness Update
The National Milk Producers Federation supports USDA orders on the testing lactating cows, and USDA partners with rural cooperatives, local organizations, and tribes to support more high-speed internet deployment in 11 states.
Milk Safety Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has just launched a federal order that says lactating cows must test negative for the bird flu before they are transported.
Pasteurization Destroys HPAI and USDA on Healthy School Meals
The Agribusiness Update
FDA confirms pasteurization of milk destroys harmful pathogenic bacteria and other microorganisms, including Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced major steps to promote the health of America's children through school meals.
Ackley Buys Two NW Wineries and Ag Drone Operators Cautioned
The Agribusiness Update
Seattle-based Ackley Brands has announced its acquisition of Columbia Winery and Hogue Cellars from Gallo, and the National Agricultural Aviation Association is asking all drone operators to be mindful of low-altitude manned aircraft this growing season.
Georgia Vegetable Producers Extend Checkoff and Ag Drone Operators Cautioned
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia vegetable producers voted to extend the one-cent-per-marketing-unit checkoff fee on 14 key vegetable crops for another three years, and the National Agricultural Aviation Association is asking all drone operators to be mindful of low-altitude manned aircraft this growing season.
Butter Headlined Recent USDA Milk Product Report
Line on Agriculture
Butter is the only dairy product where USDA raise the price forecast in their April Milk Product Forecast Report.
Two Big Ag Organizations Unite to Push for Diary Pricing Reform
Line on Agriculture
The National Farmers Union and American Farm Bureau Federation are working on some issue together to get changes made to the Federal Milk Marketing Order.
Part 2: Precision Milking Technology Comes Online
Line on Agriculture
Robot milking maintains a stable position ensuring a uniform milking process for each cow, according to DeLaval spokesman.
Part 1: DeLaval Releases VMS Batch Milking Technology
Line on Agriculture
Precision Milking Technology
A Federal Milk Marketing Order Makeover
California Ag Today
USDA recommendations will come in July, with finalization at the end of the year. Most decisions won't take effect until quarter one of 2025.
National Dairy Organization Encourages Dairy Biosecurity
Line on Agriculture
With Highly Pathogenic Avial Influenza being found in several dairy herds, the National Milk Producers Federation has set up a help page on its website for dairy operations.
Pizza! Pizza! Real California Pizza!
California Ag Today
The California Milk Advisory Board is once again hosting the Real California Pizza Contest. It’s year six for the competition which highlights recipes using Real California cheese and dairy.
Avian Influenza….for Cows
California Ag Today
For the first time, HPAI has been identified as affecting dairy cattle. Get the details as well as an update for our domestic bird population.
Dairy Industry Program Renewal Would Mean Updates and Improvements
Line on Agriculture
National Milk Producers Federation is advocating for the Coops Working Together Program and asking member coops, how should this program be different and hopefully better?
Farm Bill May End Up in Lame-Duck Session
Line on Agriculture
There is urgency for Federal Legislators to pass spending bills, which include a Farm Bill, but some are not optimistic that will happen in time, which means another Farm Bill extension.
Dairy Heifer Sticker Shock and Sugar Exports Forecast Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Dairy farmers looking to buy young heifers to replace their older milking cows should get used to the sticker shock, and U.S. sugar exports for fiscal year 2024 are forecast to be the largest they’ve been in six years.
Federal Milk Marketing Order Reform Tesimony from One Dairy Farmer
Line on Agriculture
Chris Kraft, a Colorado Dairy Farmer says that it is important to his bottom line to see changes in the Federal Milk Marketing Order.
Agriculture Policy Issues May Be Stagnant This Year
Line on Agriculture
National Milk Producers Federation, Senior Vice President, of Member Services and Governance, Chris Galen is less than optimistic that dairy issues will be worked on in an election year this year.
U.S. Milk Production Expecting Slower Growth Rate this Year
California Ag Today
While U.S. milk production is expected to grow this year, according to Michael McConnel of the USDA’s Chief Economist Office. He adds the third and fourth quarters of 2023 showed some contraction, indicating a slower growth rate in 2024.