With a pre-hearing informational session held on June 16, the schedule for potential modernization of the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) system moves forward.

Three Midwest Senate Ag Committee members urged adjustments to the Dairy Margin Coverage program.

The next step in a potential formal process to modernize the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) system is next week, with a pricing-related proposal submission deadline of June 14.

With a USDA action deadline nearing, more dairy cooperatives and producer organizations have joined in support of a FMMO hearing and proposed reforms from the National Milk Producers Federation.

With the current academic year winding down, there’s no recess in the debate over flavored milk options served in school meal programs.

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

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• 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 
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