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Dairy Drive
The State of South Dakota has elevated the need for dairy cow numbers and simultaneously milk production demands in the growing dairy processing industry. The South Dakota Dairy Drive, initiated in 2012 by dairy processors and producers incorporates many activities to meet these growth objectives.
Activities in the SD Dairy Drive include: presence at national Expos such as World Dairy Expo and World Ag Expo, participation in regional forums such as the Dairy Experience Forum hosted by the ADA of the Midwest, and in-state collaboration with South Dakota State University at various events including the SDSU Dairy Drive football and basketball games.
Policy
2021 Legislative Session
The Department of Ag and Natural Resources has done a nice job of communicating bills they are sponsoring which is summarized in the article. The SDDP board is supportive of each of these bills and providing testimony as needed.
Read MorePolicy Accomplishments for 2019
An overview of some of the efforts SDDP has been involved with in 2019.
Read MoreLegislative Update
A look at the week ahead.
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Proposed changes to FMMO milk pricing – soliciting member input
Many of you are aware of recent proposals being put forth by dairy organizations recommending changes to the Federal Milk Marketing Order. SDDP has a seat at the table for several discussions surrounding proposed changes, including a participant role in a task force with a Midwest coalition comprised of Edge, DBA, MN Milk, ISDA, and the Nebraska State Dairy Associations.
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SDDP Member Newsletter – April 2021
The SDDP Member Newsletter for April 2021 has arrived.
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