Milk production in the 24 major milk-producing states in February totaled 16.82 billion pounds, down 1.3% from February 2020 but up 2.3% after adjusting for leap year, according to data released this week by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). For the entire United States, February milk production was estimated at 17.63 billion pounds, down …
The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), and International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) issued joint comments on Canada’s Phase II Consultations on its Comprehensive Review of the Allocation and Administration of Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs) for Dairy, Poultry and Egg Products. The three organizations, which previously have expressed concerns about Canada’s …
The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) announced that it has opened the scholarship application period for deserving students studying dairy or food sciences at universities throughout North America. The $3,500 Tom Imbordino Memorial Dairy Science Scholarship was created in late 2020 by the FPSA Dairy Council and is named in memoriam for founding Council member …
PROCESS EXPO returns to the South Hall of McCormick Place for the 2021 Edition.
The nation’s largest trade show showcasing all aspects of the food and beverage processing and packaging industry has announced new dates and halls for the 2021 event. Originally slated for October 12 – 15 in Lakeside Center, Levels 1 and 2, …
Hiring and retaining talent is a continuous concern and investment for every manufacturer, large or small, rural or multinational due to skills shortage. It is hard to find and keep people with the right skills. It’s also expensive. According to The Society for Human Resource Management, in 2016 it cost over $4,000 and took 40 …
Following a competitive selection process, the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) announced the names of its five 2021 scholarship recipients. Each year, WCMA awards scholarships worth a total of $15,000 to students across the U.S.
“WCMA members recognize education as an essential factor in the growth of the dairy processing industry,” said John Umhoefer, WCMA …
In February, dairy leaders met with U.S. Senators and Representatives to discuss priority and trade issues for the dairy processing industry during IDFAs first virtual fly-in of 2021. The multi-week event focused on IDFA’s appropriations priorities and trade issues and marked IDFA’s fourth virtual fly-in since the start of the pandemic. Due to COVID-19, IDFA …
After a year of pandemic and lockdowns across the globe, the view of the future is clearer and more hopeful than it has been for months, says Rabobank in its recently published “Global Dairy Quarterly Q1 2021: Strength Ahead of Northern Hemisphere Flush.” By mid-year, there should be a palpable return to familiar consumer patterns …
Almost two decades ago, marketing companies, news outlets, and market research firms across the country issued a warning to American marketers and employers: The oldest millennials soon would be coming of age, and the rest of us had better prepare for it. Since then, it’s been difficult to escape all the millennial-related buzz. This mega-generation …
U.S. dairy exports, among other commodities, could see more opportunities in 2021 as the value of the U.S. dollar continues to be low compared to competitors’ currencies, according to a new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange.
The value of the U.S. dollar has substantially weakened since March 2020 and is expected to experience modest deflation …