The destinations were primarily to South Korea (5,100 MT), Japan (3,300 MT), China (3,100 MT), Taiwan (1,500 MT), and Mexico (1,300 MT). Imports of fluid milk, whole milk powder (WMP), and skimmed milk powder (SMP) are estimated to all decline in 2024 due to higher domestic milk production. FLUID MILK: Milk production is following seasonal trends across the country. ORGANIC DAIRY MARKET NEWS: The USDA recently announced additional funding awarded to 23 grant projects through the OMDG Program. NATIONAL RETAIL REPORT: Total conventional dairy advertisements increased by 12 percent, and total organic dairy ads increased by 79 percent.