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5 天之前 · As 2025 begins, the dairy industry finds itself navigating shifting trade dynamics, volatile markets, and evolving consumer preferences. Drawing on lessons from the past while addressing new challenges, the year holds both uncertainty and opportunity. Speaking at the 2025 Dairy Strong Conference in ...

2 天之前 · The 2025 International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) Dairy Forum in San Antonio, Texas, set the stage for discussions about the future direction of the dairy industry. Michael Dykes, IDFA president and CEO outlined five opportunities to …

4 天之前 · A new report says milk producers around the world are seeing an increase in production costs. The report comes from Rabo Research. It says dairy farmers across eight regions including Argentina, Australia, California, China and the Netherlands, have seen total production costs surge by 14% from 2019 ...

3 天之前 · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promised to work with farmers to remove burdensome regulation during his confirmation hearing. And while Lee Zeldin’s past positions raised initial concerns, his recent statements during the confirmation process suggest he may be open to working with the biofuels industry in his new role as EPA Administrator.

2024年11月15日 · In the midst of evolving dynamics, Farm Journal initiated the State of the Dairy Industry report to gauge producer challenges and opportunities. Based on a survey of U.S. dairy producers, the first-ever report provides data and insights on milk production, technology adoption, on-farm stewardship ...

6 天之前 · While China’s full-year imports of milk powders and UHT milk declined, the country’s interest in other products has been picking up. For example, China imported a record 28.4 million pounds of butter in 2024, and 2024 cheese shipments, although down 3% from 2023, were formidable nonetheless, Berning said.

3 天之前 · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promised to work with farmers to remove burdensome regulation during his confirmation hearing. And while Lee Zeldin’s past positions raised initial concerns, his recent statements during the confirmation process suggest he may be open to working with the biofuels industry in his new role as EPA Administrator.

2024年6月23日 · Percent of U.S. dairy herd residing on farms with more than 1,000 cows. 1997 – 17%; 2007 – 40%; 2017 – 55%; 2022 – 65% “In the future, it is likely that more cows will move to larger farms, which are able to produce milk at a lower cost versus smaller operations.

2024年11月27日 · Cow numbers in October were higher than in the previous year. This is the first time cow numbers exceeded year-earlier levels since May 2023. Even though there is a tight heifer supply, more cows are being added to the nation’s herd.