In dairy-related news this third week of February 2025: Arizona finds new HPAI genotype through milk testing, AFBF reported farmers lost $20.3 billion to weather disasters in 2024, and DFA and Promised Land Dairy launch new milk products.

In news affecting a dairy farmer's bottom line as we begin February 2025: The USDA confirms second strain of HPAI found in dairy cattle, the GDT index takes a good leap, farmer sentiment remains optimistic despite trade uncertainty and more.

In news affecting dairy's bottom line in mid-January, the Class I base price edges higher and the GDT index is back up. However, November fluid milk sales are down compared to the same month last year.

As January 2025 gets underway, here is a look at the news affecting a dairy producer's bottom line.

Here is a look at news affecting a dairy producer's bottom line this third week of December 2024.

In the news affecting dairy producers' bottom lines as we begin December 2024: Farmer is sentiment strong following the U.S. election, the GDT index increases again, and NMPF calls for dairy producers to support the Innovative FEED Act.

Here is a look at news affecting a dairy producer's bottom line: Class I base price falls for December, GDT index up 1.9%, USDA extends application deadline for Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance until Dec. 13, and SNAP Healthy Fluid Milk Incentive program expands to 1,150 stores in 32 states by 2025.

• Requirement for electronic ID tags now in effect
• Utah becomes 15th state with HPAI in dairy, following mandatory surveillance
• GDT index up 4.8%
• November FSA interest rates continue to low
• Farmer sentiment bounced back in October

In the Economic Update, we look at the expiration of the 2018 Farm Bill, the latest GDT trade event results, FSA interest rates for October and a weakening farmer sentiment.