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Dedicated Texas dairy producers work 24/7, through tough weather conditions and challenging economic times.
While they and their cows are working hard on the farm, the Texas Association of Dairymen is working on their behalf at the Texas Capitol to make sure they can continue to provide wholesome, safe food for Texans.
Learn more about the Texas Association of Dairymen
EMIT LESS Act – U.S. Senators attempt to take on methane emissions from cattle April 13, 2024
In order to encourage and support reductions in methane emissions from cattle, four U.S. senators in late March introduced the Enteric Methane Innovation Tools for Lower Emissions and Sustainable Stock Act (EMIT LESS Act).
Telling dairy’s story takes a village, especially when milk is in the news
While storytelling is becoming more necessary in general, it is especially critical when dairy finds itself in the news, as it has in recent weeks.
335 dairies operatein Texas
Economic impact of Texas dairies: $50.3 billion
Texas: 4th largest dairy producing state
2,916 gallons of milk (average) are produced per year by a Texas dairy cow
1,829 cows in average Texas dairy herd
81% of raw milk illness outbreaks are in states where it is legal
71% of raw milk illness outbreaks can be traced directly to a dairy farm
Consuming raw (unpasteurized) milk is a health risk