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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.

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Latest News

U.S. milk pricing system needs update November 12, 2022

The biggest news in the dairy industry today is the ongoing discussion of reforming the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) program. The COVID shutdown helped reveal a few flaws in the current rules that govern milk market pricing.

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Drought’s impacts on Texas groundwater resources November 11, 2022

Rainfall over the past several weeks has been a nice change of pace for the majority of Texas; however, the state continues to experience severe drought.

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351
dairies operate
in Texas
Economic impact
of Texas dairies:
$4.3 billion
Texas: 5th
largest dairy
producing state
2,861 gallons of milk (average) are produced per year by a Texas dairy cow
1,487 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