The Organic Dairy Data Collection Act

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Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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Currently, the organic dairy industry operates with less public data and market transparency compared to the conventional dairy sector. This lack of information can make it challenging for organic dairy farmers to accurately assess their production costs, understand regional price differences, and negotiate fair prices for their milk, potentially impacting their profitability and sustainability.

This bill matters because if it becomes law, it would provide organic dairy farmers and the broader industry with crucial market intelligence that is currently missing. Farmers could make more strategic decisions about their operations, potentially leading to greater stability and fairer pricing in the organic dairy market. If the bill does not pass, the existing data gaps and disparities between organic and conventional dairy markets would continue, potentially leaving organic farmers at a disadvantage when making critical business choices.

KEY PROVISIONS

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Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to support programs that collect and publish detailed cost-of-production data for organic milk, including major organic feedstuff costs and prices.

This provision provides essential financial insights into the organic dairy industry, helping farmers understand their expenses.

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Establishes a new "Organic All Milk Prices Survey," analogous to the existing conventional milk survey, to gather and report monthly data on prices organic dairy farmers receive for their milk and organic milk cows.

This creates transparency on the revenue side for organic dairy farmers, allowing them to track what they are being paid.

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Mandates the publication of new or enhanced periodic reports that include organic milk data equivalent to that reported for conventionally produced milk, covering organic cost-of-production by State, regional production, and mailbox prices.

This ensures that comprehensive, publicly accessible data for organic dairy is available, comparable to what exists for conventional dairy, aiding market analysis and decision-making.

DEADLINES & DATES

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Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act

Establish the "Organic All Milk Prices Survey"

Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act

Publish new periodic reports or add data to existing reports for organic milk

GLOSSARY

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Secretary of Agriculture: The head of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), responsible for federal agricultural policy.
Cost-of-production data: Information detailing all the expenses a farmer incurs to produce a specific agricultural product, such as organic milk.
Feedstuffs: Raw materials or ingredients used in animal feed, such as corn, soybeans, or hay.
Organic All Milk Prices Survey: A new monthly survey to collect and report the prices organic dairy farmers receive for their organic milk and organic milk cows.
National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS): An agency within the USDA that collects and publishes statistics about U.S. agriculture.
Economic Research Service (ERS): An agency within the USDA that conducts economic research and analysis on food, agriculture, rural development, and the environment.
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS): An agency within the USDA that facilitates the marketing of agricultural products, including setting standards and providing market information.

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JUN 24, 25

Introduced in House

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JUN 24, 25

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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