Dairy
Declining fluid milk consumption is spreading less volume across a growing number of processing plants.
Industry leaders say protecting USMCA and access to the Canadian market remains a priority.
American dairy groups want to preserve access to common names as USMCA negotiations continue.
For U.S. dairy producers, maintaining access to the Canadian market will remain a major priority as trade negotiations continue.
Protein demand is creating new markets for U.S. dairy products as consumers shift toward yogurt, cottage cheese and whey.
Interest has grown over the last five years as more dairies incorporate the beans into feed.
USDA projects stronger agricultural exports and a significantly smaller trade deficit as demand improves for U.S. commodities.
For Michigan Dairy FarmHER Terri Hawbaker, the Women in Agribusiness Demeter Award recognizes both her work as a dairy farmer and women’s growing role across the industry.
Earlier feedlot placement could help producers capture more efficient growth from beef-on-dairy cattle.