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From: Minnesota Milk Producers Association <[email-masked]>
To: [email-masked]
Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2025 19:43:40 +0000

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July 15, 2025

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MPCA’s proposed rewrite of Rule 7020 could force dairy farms out of business | Comment now to prevent bad feedback rules

Minnesota H5N1 milk surveillance update

Bob Huffman announces resignation at First District Association

Farm Legal Series updated for 2025

Apply for the 2025 MILK business awards!

Register for the 2025 Minnesota Milk Cup!

Ray Archuleta Central Minnesota – Sandy soils, irrigation and soil health tour – Sartell

Dairy Market Report

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MPCA’s proposed rewrite of Rule 7020 could force dairy farms out of business | Comment now to prevent bad feedback rules

Source: Minnesota Milk

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is proposing a rewrite of Rule 7020, which could threaten the viability of dairy farms. Minnesota is undergoing its first review of animal feedlot rules in 25 years, and it is essential for farmers to get involved. As farmers, we must advocate for regulations that are scientifically based, rather than depending on generalizations that do not apply to all regions and farms. Please submit a comment before July 22 to let MPCA know this rule doesn’t work for Minnesota’s dairy. Make your voice heard — it matters.

Submit comments HERE.

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Minnesota H5N1 milk surveillance update

Source: MN Department of Agriculture

In February, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Minnesota Board of Animal Health, began testing milk samples from all Minnesota farms for the H5N1 Influenza virus as a part of the National Milk Testing Strategy.

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Bob Huffman announces resignation at First District Association

Source: First District Association News

After six years of working for the dairy farmers of First District Association (FDA), President and CEO, Bob Huffman, announced his resignation. Huffman started at FDA as president and CEO in July 2019 and has served in other roles in the dairy industry for over 25 years.

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Farm Legal Series updated for 2025

Source: University of MN Extension

The Agricultural Business Management team worked with law firm Winthrop and Weinstine, P.A. to update the Farm Legal Series for 2025. This series is updated every five years to help producers and agricultural industry professionals stay on top of the relevant legal topics.

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Apply for the 2025 MILK business awards!

Source: MILK Business Conference

The Milk Business Conference is now accepting nominations for its 2025 awards, recognizing excellence in three key areas: technology leadership, young producers (35 and under), and outstanding farm employees. Winners receive a trip to the conference in Las Vegas, December 2–3, and will be featured in Milk Business Quarterly.

Deadline to nominate: August 1, 2025

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Register for the 2025 Minnesota Milk Cup!

Source: MN Milk

Join Minnesota's dairy community at the Minnesota Milk Cup this August! This event offers fantastic opportunities for networking and building relationships among farmers, businesses and those who aren't members. It’s not just about spending a day on the golf course; it’s an opportunity to unite and advance our state’s dairy community through connection and collaboration.

Date: August 13, 2025
Location: Mount Frontenac Golf Course (33420 Ski Rd. Frontenac, MN  55026)

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Ray Archuleta Central Minnesota – Sandy soils, irrigation and soil health tour – Sartell

Source: MN Soil Health Coalition

Join the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition on July 22 with a journey through Central Minnesota with Ray Archuleta, as we meet with local farmers to explore soil health principles, strategies to reduce inputs, and ways to improve return on investment (ROI).

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Dairy Market Report for July 11

Welcome back to our Dairy Market Report! We partner with Ever.Ag to bring you highlights of recent dairy market activities, as well as a summary of key market indicators.

Heavy volume returned to Chicago this week with 51 lots of blocks and barrels changing hands. Buyers stayed engaged. CME block prices fell to $1.6600 per pound by Friday, down 2.5 cents on the week. Barrels closed at $1.6750, down $0.0450. CME butter hit new year-to-date highs Monday but struggled to hold there, finishing the week at $2.5900, down 1.5 cents.

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Full market report here

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July 15 | Education and research

July 16 | Food processing & manufacturing

July 17 | Financial services and lending

July 22 | Transportation and logistics

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AgriGrowth hosts 16 listening sessions for Minnesota's agriculture and food economy

These virtual listening sessions are segmented by industry, commodity, and expertise to develop a comprehensive 2040 vision for Minnesota's agriculture and food economy.

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July 23 | Biofuel production

July 24 | Grain, feed, and oilseed crops

July 29 | Livestock

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