President Donald Trump is expected to sign the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act (H.R. 649/S. 222), which passed in the House of Representatives on Dec. 15 after making its way through the Senate in November. The Act will upend school restrictions that have been in place since 2012, allowing for whole and 2% milk to be offered to students. Reaction from dairy industry stakeholders was overwhelmingly positive: “We fully support the passage of this legislation in the Senate becau

Whatever the measure, 2025 has proven to be an especially consequential year for beef demand. That’s best reflected by the trend in per capita spending; through the first half of the year, spending is on pace to hit an annual mark of $525. That’s 7% better than 2024 and marks the seventh consecutive year of new record spending. Meanwhile, despite higher retail prices, Certified Angus Beef reported that 7-of-the-top-10 of its retail partners experienced positive growth in 2

Congress has approved the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, marking a major shift in federal school nutrition policy and reopening the door for whole and reduced-fat milk in school meal programs. The legislation reflects growing consensus around the nutritional value of milk at all fat levels and underscores the impact of sustained, bipartisan advocacy. “Today we will restore students access to a wide variety of milk options assuring students have the necessary nutrients to le