The daughter of peanut farmers from Georgia, Krysta Harden shows a true passion for dairy. As the president and chief executive officer of the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), she champions the work of U.S. dairy farmers and the high-quality, high-value products produced from their efforts. Progressive Dairy Managing Editor Karen Lee met with Harden to discuss how USDEC strategically meets global consumer demand for dairy and opens new opportunities for U.S. dairy products and ingredients, placing not only volume but also value in the world’s marketplace.

Strengthening crop prices and good corn and soybean planting progress boost farmer sentiment in latest survey.

Despite climbing U.S. cheese shipments in March, U.S. dairy exports fell into the red with a 7% slip from a strong year-over-year performance in February. Here’s Progressive Dairy’s 30,000-foot view at dairy-related export categories.

The U.S. dairy product export market rebounded in February with export volumes lifting for the first time in over a year. Cheese was the shining star with historic volumes recorded. Here’s Progressive Dairy’s 30,000-foot view at dairy-related export categories.

January U.S. dairy export values revealed a listless start to 2024. But it is not all pessimism, as shredded cheese continues to bring encouragement to the marketplace. Here’s Progressive Dairy’s 30,000-foot look at dairy-related export categories.

Here’s an update on economic factors impacting your dairy’s financial picture as we finish out February 2024.

December 2023 U.S. agricultural export numbers revealed that despite limited growth in the dairy products sector, replacement heifer exports finished the year at the second-highest total since 2018. Here’s Progressive Dairy’s 30,000-foot view at dairy-related export categories.

November 2023 U.S. agricultural export numbers revealed higher sales volumes of cheese, high-protein whey, dairy heifers and hay.