The Latest from MN Milk

July 7, 2026

US nonfat dry milk started the week with a jump but then began to freefall

Source: Ever.Ag

US nonfat dry milk ended the holiday-shortened week at $1.5050 per pound, down $0.0925 from last Friday. Butter followed a similar pattern, climbing Monday before falling the rest of the week to $1.6375 per pound, $0.0125 lower. Blocks closed at $1.4325 per pound, a $0.0125 week-overweek gain, while barrels eased to $1.4750, down $0.0050 on the week.

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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President Trump releases Executive Order on regenerative agriculture

Source: Torrey Advisory Group

The White House unveiled an Executive Order on June 25 titled “Advancing Regenerative Agriculture and Strengthening Farm Resilience.”

The EO comes as the MAHA movement has continuously pushed for the development and increase in regenerative agricultural practices, and would require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop a research and evaluation framework to improve understanding of cumulative chemical exposures in the food supply using new scientific approaches. HHS also will launch a National Institutes of Health Grand Prize Challenge to accelerate innovative methods for evaluating, diagnosing and addressing cumulative chemical exposures and will direct the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to prioritize research into technologies that reduce reliance on chemical crop protection tools while improving human health.

Alongside the EO, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the agency’s Regenerative Feedstock Rule, which establishes the framework for feedstock production for the 45Z tax credit. More details can be found here.

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Edge applauds Thompson Bill to expand H-2A access for dairy farms

Source: Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative applauds the introduction of the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act. The bill, introduced by House Ag Committee Chair Glenn “GT” Thompson, would update the H-2A visa program by expanding access beyond ‘seasonality’, control associated costs and streamline the visa program process.

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Free well testing clinics in Otter Tail County and Southeast Minnesota

Source: Minnesota Department of Ag

Residents in and around Otter Tail County and Southeast Minnesota can get their private well water tested for free at upcoming nitrate testing clinics hosted by area Soil and Water Conservation Districts in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA).

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Deer Run Dairy saves thousands through Focus on Energy financial incentives

Source: Dairy Stream

Deer Run Dairy completed energy-efficient upgrades with Focus on Energy since 2017 and they updated lighting, refrigeration, water systems and ventilation. Deer Run Dairy has earned $47,203.04 in Focus on Energy rebates to support these improvements and combined upgrades result in annual electricity savings of 839,511 kWh, which is equivalent to $105,946.