Entry Window Now Open for 2025 U.S. Championship Cheese Contest

New this year are entry classes for sour cream, low fat sour cream, and cultured dairy dips, reflecting industry feedback and growth in these sectors. Entries across a total of 117 distinct categories will be judged on characteristics such as flavor, body, texture, salt, color, finish, and packaging.

$1.5 Million in Grant Funding Available to Dairy Processors

The California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC) shared that the Pacific Coast Coalition (PCC) has launched its fifth round of industry grant funding. Designed to support and enhance the efforts of California’s dairy processors and others in the western region, the Dairy Business Innovation Initiative grants, which are available for application at dairypcc.net, aim to foster innovation, sustainability, and growth within the dairy industry.

USDA Issues Draft Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) Decision

According to USDA, the 60-day public comment period will be followed by the Department’s evaluation of feedback before publishing a Final Rule. Then producers will vote toward the end of 2024 or beginning of 2025.

Over $5.87 Million Awarded By PCC-DBII To Dairy Businesses In California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada And New Mexico

The Pacific Coast Coalition – Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (PCC-DBII), hosted by California State University, Fresno, has named 28 winners across California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada and New Mexico.

USDA Removes Red Tape and Extends Application Deadline to Increase Milk Donations, Program Modifications will Help American Dairy Processors Donate More Milk for Distribution to Low-Income Individuals

May 12, 2020 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Greg Ibach today announced USDA will waive certain documentation requirements in the Commodity Specifications for Fluid Milk and Milk Products Eligible for the Milk Donation Reimbursement Program, allowing American dairy processors to donate more milk for distribution to low-income individuals.