Federal Milk Pricing Changes: Key Insights from Upcoming Workshop

The workshop aims to educate dairy producers about the changes and help them prepare for the upcoming vote on the proposal. Shelly Mayer, executive director of PDP and a dairy producer fr om Slinger, Wis., emphasized the importance of understanding the changes: "It is essential that dairy producers across the country and all 11 Federal Milk Marketing Orders understand the proposed changes and how it could impact their operation, their order, and the entire industry."

The event will feature presentations from nine experts in the field, including Mike Brown, chief economist for the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), and Dr. Chris Wolf, E.V. Baker Professor of Agricultural Economics at Cornell University. The discussions will focus on:

Specific areas of milk pricing that will be affected

• The rationale behind the proposed changes
• Potential regional impacts on producers, processors, and consumers
• The timeline and voting process for the amendments
• The potential correlation with adjustments in the upcoming Farm Bill
• Attendance Options and Registration

The workshop offers three attendance formats: in-person, livestream, and access to recorded sessions. The in-person event will be held at the Sheraton Madison Hotel in Wisconsin, wh ere attendees will have the opportunity to interact with the presenters and participate in discussions over lunch. All attendance options require a $59 registration fee.

Importance for the Dairy Industry
With the potential to reshape the federal milk pricing landscape, these proposed changes could have far-reaching implications for the dairy industry. The workshop will provide valuable insights and equip stakeholders with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions and contribute to the conversation on the future of milk pricing in the U.S.

For more information and registration, visit www.pdpw.org or call PDP at 800-947-7379.