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.
Dairy Supply Chain Impacts of Government Policies Affecting Trade, Labor, and Food and Nutrition Programs
This analysis shows trade tariffs, stricter immigration policy, and reductions in nutrition program spending would have substantial negative effects on the U.S. dairy sector.
Initial Insights on New Tariffs: Impact and Implications on US Economy
President Trump has initiated a phased rollout of universal tariffs on all U.S. imports. Economists suggest that these policies will likely be inflationary, as businesses paying higher tariffs may pass costs onto consumers. Additionally, affected trading partners could retaliate, potentially leading to a broader trade conflict.
▶ Watch: Dairy Margin Coverage 2025 Signup Update
In this presentation, Leonard Polzin, Extension Dairy Markets and Policy Outreach Specialist, covers what producers need to know for the 2025 DMC sign-up. He walks through changes and discusses the DMC decision tool that helps producers decide on the level of coverage necessary.
▶ Watch: 2025 Ag Forum | Leonard Polzin on Dairy Situation and Outlook
Hear about the current state of the dairy market, focusing on the influences of processing capacity, beef prices, policy implications, and production costs.
