The Latest from MN Milk

June 30, 2026

After starting the week with a thud, spot butter spent the week climbing

Source: Ever.Ag

Spot butter closed Friday at $1.6500 per pound, $0.0950 higher on the week. CME blocks ended the week at $1.4200 per pound, down $0.0300 from last Friday. Barrels climbed $0.0200 on the week to close at $1.4800 per pound. Nonfat dry milk settled at $1.5975 per pound, $0.0425 lower.

We partner with Ever.Ag to provide highlights of weekly dairy market activities, along with a summary of key market indicators.

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10th Annual 4R Field Day at Farmamerica in Waseca – July 23

Source: Minnesota Agricultural Water Resource Center

Farmers, agronomists and anyone interested in nutrient management and innovative conservation are invited to the 10^th Annual 4R Field Day at Farmamerica in Waseca. This field day is hosted by the Minnesota Agricultural Water Resource Center in partnership with sponsors. Farming practices continue to evolve rapidly for the better. This field day will highlight innovative farmers and their approach to improving nutrient efficiency and improving soil health.

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Dairy farmers encouraged by introduction of farm bill discussion draft in the Senate

Source: Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative members are encouraged by Senate Ag Chairman John Boozman’s (R-AR) release of the Agricultural Act of 2026, a discussion draft for the Senate version of the farm bill. This action begins the work needed by the Senate to advance a farm bill before the end of the current Congressional session. The House passed their version in April.

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USDA reports three new cases of screwworm, bringing total to 15

Source: Reuters

The number of U.S. cases of New World screwworm has risen to 15 after three more animals tested positive in Texas, the Department of Agriculture said in a post on social media on Sunday.

The USDA announcement comes nearly three weeks after the first domestic screwworm infestation in six decades was found in a Texas calf.

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Dairy Soil & Water Regeneration Project (1)

Advancing soil health and water quality in dairy farming

Source: Dairy Stream

The dairy industry sits at the intersection of agricultural productivity and environmental stewardship. A major effort to strengthen that balance is the Dairy Soil and Water Regeneration Project, a nationwide initiative bringing together researchers, universities, farmers and industry partners to study how soil health practices impact water quality, crop production and long-term sustainability.