The testimony from various members of MDVA’s farmer-led Board of Directors highlights support for the National Milk Producers Federation’s (NMPF) comprehensive proposal for reform which is aimed at ensuring fair compensation and generational sustainability within the U.S. dairy industry. Of particular emphasis was the importance of returning to the “higher of” for the Class I Mover, increasing Class I differentials, and increased make allowances.
David Pool, a dairy farmer in Robesonia, Pennsylvania and MDVA’s First Vice President, focused on Class I differentials.
“It has been more than twenty years since Class I differentials have been evaluated,” said Pool. “We must address with urgency the disparities in pricing across regions to ensure that U.S. dairy farmers are receiving equitable compensation for their milk.”
Mike John, MDVA’s Executive Vice President of Milk Marketing, has also contributed to the hearing by providing testimony on make allowances and will testify in the coming days on increasing Class I differentials.
“As a farmer-owned cooperative we know the reforms reflected in NMPF’s proposal are essential for the prosperity of our dairy farm families,” said John. “MDVA remains steadfast in our dedication to work collaboratively to bring much-needed modernization to the FMMO system and ensure the continued success of all dairy farmers.”
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