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Explore topics related to carbon credits and environmental impact in U.S. dairy, including how the discussion emerged, where measurement, markets, policy, and participation stand, and what the evidence indicates ahead.

Find simple answers and detailed explanations for common questions about how milk moves from farm to plant, plus how much it costs.

Both countries have put new tariffs on each other’s dairy products. The size of the effect depends on duration and relief. However, Wisconsin is more exposed than other states.

Dairy Margin Coverage has provided more than $3 billion in payments since it was established in 2019, but as farms and markets evolve, questions remain about how the program reflects today’s costs and risk management needs.

The Dairy Forward Pricing Program is a voluntary federal risk-management tool that authorizes milk handlers regulated under Federal Milk Marketing Orders to enter forward price contracts with milk producers or their cooperative associations.

This milk market overview serves as a primer for interpreting supply, trade, and price signals across global dairy markets. The framework provided in this article helps producers, lenders, and industry audiences interpret market conditions.

Two dairy products are having a moment, and for much the same reason: consumers want more protein from whole, recognizable foods. This article explains why whey protein costs more and cottage cheese keeps selling out. (June 2026)

On March 11, 2026, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) opened a Section 301 investigation into sixteen of the country’s largest trading partners. Although dairy is not a primary target of the investigation, the response from foreign governments may still impact the industry.