Picture starting your day with a glass of milk or a splash of cream in your coffee—simple, comforting moments that bring us together. But have you ever stopped to think about how that milk gets from the farm to your fridge? Behind the scenes, a complex pricing system affects the farmers, processors, and supply chains that keep our dairy industry running. Changes are coming that will reshape how milk is valued and impact everyone in the dairy chain. Dana Coale, Deputy Administrator of USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service Dairy Program, explains how the recent Federal Milk Marketing Order ruling will affect the dairy market.
The updates focus on five main areas: