This article presents current conditions in the U.S. dairy sector as of June 2025, drawing on insights from market sentiment and recent information.

This article examines the evolving dynamics of the U.S.–Canada dairy trade relationship in the first quarter of 2025, with a focus on recent policy developments, economic implications, and political considerations.

On April 21, 2025, the U.S. FDA suspended its proficiency testing program for Grade “A” milk and milk products​. The halt has raised questions about potential regulatory oversight gaps, state readiness, and shifts in milk safety governance​.

Milk in Wisconsin undergoes rigorous testing at every step – from on-farm to finished dairy products. Some tests are required by regulations, while others are voluntary quality checks.

The dairy market is changing—For dairy farmers, this means focusing on efficiency, using tools like better genetics, feed, and technology to produce more with less.

This article provides a detailed overview of the grant recipients and their initiatives, and examines the impact of this funding on Wisconsin’s local farming and food sectors amid recent federal farm-to-school funding cuts.

Dairy remains one of the last sectors of protectionism within North American trade. Historical experience over the past three decades suggests that its evolution will likely follow a path of gradual, managed openness rather than abrupt free trade.

Meals on Wheels provides millions of meals to seniors across the U.S. each year. This article examines the quantity of dairy foods used and dollars spent by Meals on Wheels programs nationally and in Wisconsin, highlighting recent versus historical trends.

The U.S.-Canada dairy trade dispute highlights a clash between protecting local farmers and promoting free trade. Gradual policy changes and support for farmers could ease tensions and benefit consumers.