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S4E32: “DTAP - Milking Insights: Navigating Dairy Challenges and Opportunities” | Kyle Lutz

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S4E32: “DTAP - Milking Insights: Navigating Dairy Challenges and Opportunities” | Kyle Lutz


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In this episode of the "Seen and Herd" podcast, Allison Tristao interviews Kyle Lutz, Technical Assistance Provider of Western United Dairies, about the Dairy Technical Assistance Program (DTAP). Here's a summary of the key points discussed:

  1. **Dairy Technical Assistance Program (DTaP):** Kyle Lutz explains that DTAP (Dairy Technical Assistance Program) is funded by the California Cattle Council and assists dairy farmers in navigating regulatory challenges. The program helps farmers with water board requirements, waste discharge permits, groundwater sampling, and other regulatory compliance issues.
  2. **Challenges:** Kyle mentions that one of the significant challenges is helping farmers understand groundwater sampling requirements, which vary between different regional water boards in California.
  3. **Program Availability:** DTAP services are available to all dairy farms in California, regardless of size, trade group affiliation, or milk processor.


    4. The conversation revolves around the current state of the dairy industry, market trends, challenges faced by dairy farmers, and the assistance DTAP provides in navigating regulatory requirements.

    Market Update by Tiffany LaMendola:

    1. **Milk Production Report:** The recent milk production report for July showed a 2.5% year-over-year decline in U.S. milk production. The Southwest region experienced a significant drop of 4.4% due to tight margins and high temperatures. California's production also decreased by 5.5%, largely attributed to lower milk per cow output.
    2. **Cheese Market:** The cold storage report indicates neutral trends for butter and a bullish outlook for cheese. Cheese prices rebounded by over $0.60 in about a month's time due to increased demand, both domestically and in exports. The focus is on sustaining cheese exports beyond September.
    3. **Nonfat Market:** Nonfat market prices are under pressure, sitting around $1.10. Weak demand for dairy products from certain regions, like China, is impacting the powder markets.


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      >> For questions about this episode, please contact Kyle at ⁠[email protected]⁠ or Allison at ⁠[email protected]⁠ 

      >> To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit ⁠wudairies.com⁠.


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