Issues

Milk Testing & Milk Grades, Dairy Smarter with Digital Data, Best Practices for Summer Haying, External parasites of goats

American Dairymen June 2025

Well no one ever said being a Dairy Producer was easy!  Every generation faces its challenges and for those of us within the United States Dairy Industry these are indeed challenging times.  The U.S. Dairy Industry is experiencing dynamic changes, influenced by various factors ranging from international trade relations to evolving consumer patterns.  Combined with what appears to be at best a confusing political climate that provides producers with little guidance for strategic planning short or long term.   Moving forward into the dairy market of 2025, all involved parties are advised to stay alert and proactive. Key strategies for successfully navigating the sector’s fluctuating dynamics will include making astute investments, broadening the scope of export markets, and employing efficient risk management techniques. This multifaceted and evolving industry landscape demands such strategic measures to capitalize on potential opportunities while simultaneously addressing the inherent challenges.

The American Dairymen takes its role in the industry seriously by providing timely information regarding products, services and practices that can assist the producer in maintaining a profitable operation regardless of your herd size.

This issue presents a strong group of editorial information from some of the industry’s best journalists.  We hope you find this issue stimulating and enjoyable.

Finally Dairy Producers thank you for your tenacity and efforts.  National Dairy Month in June celebrates the many contributions of the dairy industry to our health and economy.  We the Staff of the American Dairymen recognize the difficulties of your endeavors, but we also recognize the great reward you feel from doing what you do!

In This Issue

• Milk & Testing Grades
• Dairy Smarter with Digital Data
• Best Practices for Summer Haying
• External Parasites of Goats
• Industry Features