February cheese shipments were the second-most ever.

Every month, USDEC aggregates domestic and global dairy data to create 10 charts displayed in a one-page, printable dashboard. 

First-person essays by four farmers show how the U.S. dairy industry lives its values for its global customers. 

January whey shipments to China the lowest in nearly seven years.

NMPF and USDEC are working hand-in-hand on trade policy issues that will affect dairy exports to China, Mexico, Canada, Japan, Vietnam and other countries.

Dairy supports nearly 3 million U.S. jobs and a new study shows more than 45 million jobs are connected to the food and agriculture sectors. 

Every month, USDEC aggregates domestic and global dairy data to create 10 charts displayed in a one-page, printable dashboard. 

Fighting strong headwinds, exports reached nearly 16 percent of U.S. milk solids production, with shipment clearing 2 million tons. 

USDEC President and CEO says: "More milk is being produced, with less water, less land and less inputs than when I was born."

Successful DMI pilot programs with Pizza Hut and KFC in overseas markets illustrate an enormous foodservice opportunity for U.S. dairy industry.

Every month, USDEC aggregates domestic and global dairy data to create 10 charts displayed in a one-page, printable dashboard. 

Sales to China, Mexico affected by retaliatory tariffs.  

A study commissioned by USDEC projects Japan's aging population will decrease but its cheese consumption will continue to grow. 

Slowly but surely, global markets are moving into better balance.  

A new economic impact report released by USDEC forecasts that without a strong U.S.-Japan trade treaty, U.S. dairy exports could lose $1.3 billion in sales over 10 years.

The head of DMI's board explains the checkoff's commitment to grow dairy exports, how it benefits farmer-funders and what's happening to increase ROI.

As Congress prepares to review a new trade agreement replacing NAFTA, the U.S. dairy industry remains wary that a Canadian protectionist pricing policy could return under another name. 

Trade data from the Bureau of Census was due to be released January 8.  

A look at the key variables that will impact dairy trade this year.  

See the significant mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, new facilities, executive hires and marketing initiatives that occurred during 2018.