Nigeria, a Win for US Beef Producers, Dairy Checkoff Dollars Redirected

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USMEF is accelerating efforts to reintroduce U.S. beef in Saudi Arabia after restrictive EV feed-traceability barriers were lifted.

Separately, USDA directed the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board to halt funding for environmental science/governance, net-zero, and climate-neutrality projects, refocusing checkoff dollars on long-term producer value following a related lawsuit.

USDA Draws New Line on Dairy Checkoff Spending

California Ag Today
Agriculture Department says producer dollars should focus on strengthening markets.

Judge Upholds Confidentiality of Quarantined California Dairies

California Ag Today
Court says protecting disease reporting and biosecurity outweighs public disclosure.

Dairy Export Expansion Strategy

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The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is looking to expand and diversify its dairy export strategy through Project Diversify, a data-driven initiative that simplifies complex export market information into actionable insights for exporters.

Startup Program Looks for New Ways to Use Dairy

California Ag Today
Applications are open through July 24 for entrepreneurs looking to turn dairy-based ideas into successful products.

Do Good with Dairy

California Ag Today
California dairy families are matching donations during National Dairy Month to help provide milk to Californians facing food insecurity.

A New Roadmap for Understanding H5N1

California Ag Today
Researchers compile what science knows and where future work is needed.

California Dairies Watch Safety Net Debate

California Ag Today
Industry leaders say the Dairy Margin Coverage Program may need updates for today’s costs.

Protein-Packed Picks in the Dairy Case

Southeast Regional Ag News
From cottage cheese to cheddar, popular cheeses are gaining attention from Southeast consumers looking for more protein, while eggs still hold their ground as a nutrition powerhouse.

Protein Packed Dairy Favorites

California Ag Today
From ricotta to cheddar, cheese is giving California dairy producers another reason to smile as consumers look for flavorful ways to add more protein to their diets.

School Cafeterias Get Whole Milk Option Again

Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA says the change aligns with updated nutrition science and consumer preference.

Milk Menu Changes Coming to Schools

California Ag Today
A new USDA rule expands dairy options available through federal child nutrition programs.

Guiding the Next Chapter in Dairy

California Ag Today
The Dairy Council of California adds leadership to continue promoting lifelong healthy eating.

Beef-on-Dairy, Trade Lift Dairy Margins

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The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) discussed recent challenges in the dairy industry, noting that farmers have received payments from the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program due to low milk prices. However, there is some optimism for the future, with supply and demand potentially balancing out later in the year and increased consumer demand for dairy products.

Regulatory Shift Could Benefit California Dairy Processors

California Ag Today
The National Milk Producers Federation says the exemption cuts unnecessary requirements tied to the Food Traceability List.

FDA Grants Cottage Cheese Exemption

Southeast Regional Ag News
The National Milk Producers Federation says existing dairy safety oversight made additional traceability requirements unnecessary.

Strengthening California Cattle Country

California Ag Today
A landmark investment helps UC Davis protect herds and train the next generation of food animal veterinarians.

A Historic Split

California Ag Today
The dairy industry is producing near record volumes in 2026 while maintaining the smallest heifer pipeline since the late 1970s.

Caught in the Global Milk Squeeze

California Ag Today
Expanding international supply is pressuring prices but improving export competitiveness.

The Global Milk Equation

Southeast Regional Ag News
Record U.S. milk output faces pressure from growing international competition.