A bipartisan letter asks the U.S. government to enhance protection of common food names as a core policy objective in all trade-related discussions.

USDEC analysts explore the issues expected to have the greatest impact on global dairy markets and U.S. exports over the last six months of 2020.

See the significant mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, new facilities, executive hires and marketing initiatives for the first six months of this memorable year.

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

A study published in an academic journal shows the U.S. dairy industry used 30% less water, utilized 21% less land and reduced greenhouse gas emissions 19% over 10 years.

Record sales of NDM/SMP, plus a rebound in cheese sales, drive gains. 

NAFTA swung open a door of opportunity to our southern border that helped increase U.S. dairy export volume to Mexico by 435% while value soared by 646% over 26 years.