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Read MoreDairy farmers and consumers need quick help, not government-inflated prices
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Lucas Sjostrom (320) 249-8701 Lucas@MNMilk.org About three weeks ago, Minnesota Milk introduced the Dairy CORE Program. CORE, standing for Coronavirus Recovery, gets to the root of…
Read MoreUSDA answers FAQ on Paycheck Protection Program
On March 27, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This package appropriated $349 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The PPP is a guaranteed…
Read MoreDairy CORE Program
Minnesota Milk supports a Dairy CORE (COronavirus REcovery) program to provide aid to every dairy farmer in the U.S. without distorting the market.
Read MoreDairy CORE Program provides opportunity to right-size milk supply
Minnesota Milk’s board of directors today announces its endorsement of a Dairy CORE (COronavirus REcovery) program to quickly provide aid to the industry in an effort to right-size the new supply reality.
Read MoreScriptcost™ Card – New Membership Benefit
At Minnesota Milk, we continue looking for ways to add value to your membership. In addition to dairy policy initiatives and educational venues, we continue offering membership benefits like scholarships…
Read MoreFour states join to write Secretary Perdue
State trade associations collaborate on letter to Secretary Perdue.
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Dairy Day at the Capitol Report
Listen to House and Senate Ag Committee testimony from 2020 Dairy Day at the Capitol.
Read MoreMinnesota Milk pushes for milk to be go-to kids drink
Minnesota Milk members John and Janet Bremer, Hastings, pushed for the idea at Dairy Day at the Capitol 2019. Through the 2019 session and the interim, a group of partners worked to improve the bill and ensure the best opportunity for implementation.
Read MoreSDSU and UMN joint 2+2 veterinary program approved
South Dakota State (SDSU) and the University of Minnesota announce the formation of a new collaborative Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine leading to a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.
Read MoreNew I-9 form available now: must switch by April 30
On January 31, the U.S. Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) added a new I-9 via the Federal Register. Minnesota Milk encourages all dairies to begin using the new form immediately, as the current form may only be used until April 30, 2020.
Read More5,000 fewer Minnesota dairy cows, 30,000 fewer heifers
The January 31 USDA biannual cattle report showed another drop in both Minnesota and U.S. cow numbers.
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