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Weekly Digest: USDA raises 2023 Class III price projection

Here is a brief look at the news affecting dairy producers for the week of April 9-15, 2023.

April 12, 2023

Compared to last month, the USDA raised the U.S. milk production estimate for 2023 slightly, but also raised Class III and all-milk price forecasts.

Weekly Digest: ‘Healthy School Milk’ pledge launched

Here is a brief look at the news affecting dairy producers for the week of April 2-8, 2023.

April 5, 2023

Dave Natzke

Following previous action in the House, the Senate passed a Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) resolution of disapproval.

New WOTUS rule goes into effect across most of country

Though many questions remain to be answered, the new rule became law in 48 states on March 20.

March 31, 2023

Tyrell Marchant

The Biden administration’s controversial new Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule, initially issued on Dec. 30, 2022, went into effect throughout most of the country on March 30.

Weekly Digest: January 2023 DMC payments top $57 million

Here is a brief look at the news affecting dairy producers for the week of March 19-25, 2023.

March 22, 2023

Dave Natzke

Class I milk prices are headed lower but interest rates aren’t. A district court issues a limited Waters of the U.S. injunction.

Environmental regulation, study have mounting consequences

Here’s an update on some of the key regulatory issues advancing in the first quarter of 2023.

February 27, 2023

Alan Hahn

Differing views on the best way to govern often become apparent as policies are developed and implemented. That’s the case when it comes to environmental regulations affecting agricultural producers.

Gov. Little opposes new WOTUS rule

February 24, 2023

Lynn Jaynes

Governors band together to stop the new Waters of the U.S. rule until a decision is made in a court case before the U.S. Supreme Court involving an Idaho couple.

Weekly Digest: U.S. establishing another USMCA dispute panel on Canadian dairy TRQ policies

Here is a brief look at the news affecting dairy producers for the weeks of Feb. 5-12, 2023.

February 8, 2023

Dave Natzke

Digest highlights

U.S. establishing second USMCA dispute panel on Canadian dairy TRQ policies
WOTUS lawsuit hearing set
USDA launches Cattle Contracts Library
FDA testing feed samples for PFAS
USDA proposal keeps low-fat flavored milk as option in schools
Booker seeks more AFO oversight

Weekly Digest: USDA announces second round of PMVAP payments

Here is a brief look at the news affecting dairy producers for the weeks of Jan. 15-28, 2023.

January 24, 2023

Dave Natzke

Digest highlights

USDA announces second round of PMVAP payments

$100 million Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program announced

WOTUS lawsuit filed

IDFA adds economist, policy support

USDA updates organic enforcement rule

2025-30 Dietary Guideline Advisory Committee named

USDA seeks comment on proposed animal disease traceability regulations

Animal welfare group wants increased regulation of ‘custom-exempt’ slaughter operations

Other news, briefly

More WOTUS changes implemented at close of 2022

January 10, 2023

Tyrell Marchant and David Cooper

The Biden administration issued a water law reversal on the last working day of 2022, creating further change in the longstanding issue of how to define navigable waters of the U.S., including streams, runoff and ponds used in agriculture.