Organized by Feeding America, Dairy Farmers of America and the Innovation Center for US Dairy, the Dairy Nourishes America Midwest Symposium featured ideas and business models.

The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance's service area is growing, thanks to $20 million in ARPA funds.

The Innovation Center announced the MOU will leverage USDA programs that help US dairy farmers address environmental needs.

The IDFA, USDEC and NMPF approve of second USMCA dispute panel, which will further look at Canada's approach to dairy trade obligations.

Leaders from the USDEC, NMPF and IDFA all disapproved of Canada's changes to how dairy tariff rate quotas are allocated under the USMCA.

President Joe Biden appointed Stacy Dean as under secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services.

Through the DBI program, each initiative now can submit additional proposals for up to $20 million.

While the growth ahead for US dairy may move slowly, the industry is expected to see some minor gains this year.

The US dairy sector experienced a shift toward larger and fewer dairy operations between 2000 and 2020.

US agricultural industry posted its highest annual export levels, including a record $7.66 billion in dairy exports.