Happy National Dairy Month!
Just like many sectors of agriculture, the dairy industry is currently navigating uncertainty, coping with everything from labor hurdles to global trade policy.
Alan Bjerga with the National Milk Producers Federation spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander about labor reform, the Whole Milk For Healthy Kids Act, and their message to producers and consumers.
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As the Trump Administration seeks out new global trade partnerships, Congress is considering more support for farmers, which comes as the Federal Reserve warns that farmers need a safety net.
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins will travel to Europe and Asia to seek new trade partnerships for U.S. crops after China reduced imports due to tariffs.
The $221 million will help farmers and ranchers cover losses from Hurricane Helene that USDA programs didn’t cover. They’ll focus on infrastructure, markets, timber, and future economic losses.
Tom Peterson with the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association says taxpayers are “unfortunate casualties” of this overlay now that the Mexican wolf population is stable under ESA guidelines.
Co-Bank Lead Dairy Economist, Corey Geiger, joined us on Friday’s Market Day Report for a further look at the drop in replacement heifers and the trend’s longterm impact on dairy producers and cattle prices.