Dairy Markets & Policy
Dairy Markets and Policy
Leonard Polzin serves as a Dairy Markets and Policy Outreach Specialist. His role involves integrating research findings into outreach efforts aimed at agricultural industry stakeholders at both the state and national levels. Leonard’s outreach education programs primarily revolve around dairy markets and policy. Specifically, his work focuses on:
- Domestic and export dairy market conditions
- Price outlook and futures market expectations
- Dairy price risk management programs
- Federal Milk Marketing Orders
- Evolving structure of the farm and processing sector
With considerable experience as an educator and analyst, Polzin has developed and delivered programs covering a wide range of topics, including market analysis, outlook, market expectations, risk management, and policy analysis.
Leonard Polzin
Dairy Markets and Policy
Outreach Specialist
Latest News
Announcements and updates related to dairy markets and policies.
Latest Articles
Research-based educational articles and other data about dairy markets and policy.
Milk, Cookies, and Christmas Eve: Santa’s Dairy Tab by the Numbers
A glass of milk and a cookie may feel like a small gesture, but when repeated across millions of homes nationwide, this familiar Christmas Eve tradition quietly represents weeks—even months—of milk production.
Dairy Market Dynamics and Domestic Constraints: A Dairy Sector Assessment as of June 2025
This article presents current conditions in the U.S. dairy sector as of June 2025, drawing on insights from market sentiment and recent information.
U.S.–Canada Dairy Trade Relationship (2025–Present)
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.
Suspension of FDA’s Grade “A” Milk Proficiency Testing Program – A Comprehensive Analysis
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.
