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News Release: 04/01/2019
Newsroom > News Releases > News Releases Archives > News Release 04 > 01 > 2019
ARLINGTON, VA - April 1, 2019 - An administration proposal to close the U. S. southern border with Mexico would send shock waves through the U.S. dairy industry, closing off access to its largest dairy export market, according to leading U.S. dairy organizations. "The dairy industry is suffering thr
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Market Commentary 10-05-16
Research & Data > Market Information > Market Commentary Archives > Market Commentary > Market Commentary 10 05 16 - by Alan Levitt
Improved sales of milk powder to Mexico and whey to China, plus rebounding world commodity prices, led U.S. dairy exports to post their first year-over-year value increase in more than two years. Overall exports were valued at $402.6 million, up 3 percent from last August. Exporters shipped 172,764
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Market Commentary 01-06-16
Research & Data > Market Information > Market Commentary Archives > Market Commentary > Market Commentary 01 06 16 - by Alan Levitt
U.S. exports in November were just $377.3 million, down 24 percent from the previous year, and the lowest value figure in nearly five years. Shipments of nonfat dry milk/skim milk powder (NDM/SMP) and lactose continued to track slightly higher than the previous year, but cheese and whey exports have
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Global Dairy eBrief Exclusive 4/13/2020
Member Services > Periodicals > Global Dairy Ebrief Exclusives Articles > Global Dairy Ebrief Exclusive 4 > 13 > 2020 - by Larry Hancock
Dear USDEC Members, I like to think that all of us are like extended family in the U.S. dairy industry, especially during times like this. When attacked by an outside threat, we resolve to band together. We're resilient. We bounce back to re-imagine a future full of possibility. As one family member
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Global Dairy eBrief Exclusive 5/4/2020
Member Services > Periodicals > Global Dairy Ebrief Exclusives Articles > Global Dairy Ebrief Exclusive 5 > 4 > 2020 - by Tom Vilsack
Dear USDEC Members, Today, a new chapter at USDEC begins with the announcement of Krysta Harden as Interim Chief Operating Officer. Krysta will partner with me to provide leadership and management of the important day-to-day operations of USDEC. Krysta grew up on a farm and has spent much of her car
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Member Alert - March 6, 2025
Member Services > Member Alerts > Member Alerts > Member Alert March 6 2025
President Trump announced today that the United States would suspend the bulk of the 25 percent tariffs that were imposed on Tuesday, March 4 on imports from Mexico and Canada. The adjustment to U.S. tariffs is set to go into effect at 12:01 AM Eastern Standard Time on March 7, 2025. The tariff susp
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USDEC Comments to the ITC on U.S.-Kenya FTA 6/09/2020
Trade Policy > Comments & Testimonies > Items > Usdec Comments To The Itc On Us Kenya Fta 6 > 09 > 2020
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Market Commentary 07-06-16
Research & Data > Market Information > Market Commentary Archives > Market Commentary > Market Commentary 07 06 16 - by Alan Levitt
Though still down about 15 percent from the peak levels of first-half 2014, U.S. export volume posted an 11-month high in May (on a daily-average basis), led by improved sales of whey, lactose and whole milk powder (WMP). U.S. exporters shipped 157,909 tons of milk powders, cheese, butterfat, whey a
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Status of Tariffs Between the United States and China
Market Access & Regulatory Affairs > Hot Topics Folder > Hot Topics > Hot Topics > Status Of Tariffs Between The United States & China
UPDATED 11:49 a.m. Eastern Time, August 23, 2019 USDEC members: The U.S. Dairy Export Council is closely monitoring trade developments between the United States and China. If breaking news occurs that requires action by members, we will issue a "member alert" by email and also post it o
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Market Commentary 01-07-20
Research & Data > Market Information > Market Commentary Archives > Market Commentary > Market Commentary 01 07 20 - by USDEC staff
U.S. exports continued to improve in November, increasing from prior months and topping year-ago levels for the third straight month. U.S. suppliers shipped 179,113 tons of milk powders, cheese, whey products, lactose and butterfat during the month, the most since March, and up 14% from a year ago.