Dairy Industry Issues
Milk class prices rose but Class IV milk pooling was still limited.
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HPAI confirmed in dairy cattle in eight states, some states restricting cattle movement
North Carolina and South Dakota are now among states with confirmed cases of HPAI. At least 18 states have placed restrictions on the movement of cattle.
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Slower-than-expected growth in output per cow reduces milk forecast
Compared to last month, the USDA left the 2023 milk production estimate unchanged but reduced 2024 production expectations 1 billion pounds from the previous report.
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Exports rally after 12 months of year-over-year declines
Volume gains in U.S. dairy product exports in February gave way to improved market conditions for the first time since January 2023.
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Avian influenza cases confirmed on Idaho, New Mexico, Ohio dairies and one human
The strain of the virus in all herds remains similar to the first detected, and risk to public health remains low.
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Economic Update: March FMMO milk class prices post small increases
March 2023 Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) pooling estimates, uniform prices and producer price differentials are scheduled to be released on April 11-14.
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Avian influenza best practices for dairy farms
Executive director of AABP, Fred Gingrich, shares preventive measures for farms to protect their animals and best practices for herds affected by the avian influenza.
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Avian influenza identified as illness affecting dairy cows in the Southwest
USDA confirms highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in two dairy cattle herds in Texas and two herds in Kansas.
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