NMPF

NMPF Thanks USDA for $165.5 Million in Dairy Purchases

November 3, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) praised USDA and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins for the announcement of $165.5 million in Section 32 dairy purchases. The purchases will help strengthen demand during a difficult stretch for [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers Welcome EPA Decision to Close Out Two-Decade-Old Air Emissions Study

November 3, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) welcomed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement that it will not finalize air emissions estimating methodologies under the 2005 Animal Feeding Operations Air Compliance Agreement, and that it will [Read More …]

Milk production grew 2.4% on a liquid basis in August

November 3, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Milk production grew 2.4% on a liquid basis in August driven largely by a 174,000 head year-over-year increase in the milking herd. Rising supply was met with divergent demand trends as superb demand for dairy [Read More …]

Taking Stock and Gearing Up for What’s Ahead

November 2, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Over the past year, the dairy industry has faced a wave of challenges from Washington, state capitals, and markets around the world. Last month at our annual meeting in Kissimmee, FL, I talked about some [Read More …]

NMPF Board Votes to Support Risk Management Enhancements; Changes to Nonfat Dry Milk Standard of Identity

October 28, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Milk Producers Federation Board of Directors has endorsed a package of proposed improvements to Dairy Margin Coverage and Dairy Revenue Protection, the risk management programs dairy farmers rely on most to protect their [Read More …]

NMPF Election Day Debrief

October 27, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The midterms are almost here, and the results will shape dairy’s agenda for the next two years. Once the votes are (mostly) counted, NMPF’s government relations team will break down what they mean for dairy, [Read More …]

Dairy Leaders Gather in Florida for Annual Meeting

October 26, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Congratulations to Jim Boyle of United Dairymen of Arizona on being appointed to the NMPF Board! Jim is the chairman of the Western States Dairy Producers Association, which MPC has been a longtime member. Also, [Read More …]

Lanco Pennland Wins Top Prize at NMPF Dairy Product Contest

October 23, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A Reserve Extreme Irish Cheddar from Lanco Pennland took the top prize in NMPF’s annual dairy product competition. Land O’Lakes, Inc. and California Dairies, Inc. received Reserve Chairman’s award recognitions for their Sharp Cheddar and [Read More …]

NMPF Board Votes to Support Risk Management Enhancements; Changes to Nonfat Dry Milk Standard of Identity

October 22, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Milk Producers Federation Board of Directors has endorsed a package of proposed improvements to Dairy Margin Coverage and Dairy Revenue Protection, the risk management programs dairy farmers rely on most to protect their [Read More …]

NMPF Farmer Focus: Cool Lawn Farm

October 20, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The best speeches are often told from the heart. For Ben Smith, a fifth-generation dairy farmer from Bealeton, VA, that approach is what makes him a compelling voice for both dairy farmers and consumers alike. [Read More …]

Scholarships to Support Research that Benefits Dairy

October 16, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The NMPF National Dairy Leadership Scholarship Program supports graduate students enrolled in Master’s or Ph.D. programs who are actively pursuing dairy-related fields of research that directly benefit milk marketing cooperatives and the U.S. dairy industry at [Read More …]

DFA Takes Top Honors in NMPF’s Annual Communications Contest

October 12, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Maola’s Smith Named Farmer Communicator of the Year The National Milk Producers Federation today named Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) the Cooperative Communicator of the Year in its annual communications contest. Ben Smith, a Maola [Read More …]

NMPF Hosts Fireside Chat with House Ag Chair, Panel Discussions at Expo

October 8, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

NMPF President & CEO Gregg Doud was joined by Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, for a fireside chat exploring the issues shaping dairy’s future Oct. 1 at the World Dairy [Read More …]

The Fight for Flavored Milk

October 7, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

I recently had a conversation with a concerned parent telling me that chocolate milk is “bad for you” and we should not be giving it to children in schools. I understood where the parent was [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Statement on U.S.-China Board of Trade

September 29, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Milk Producers Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council welcomed an announcement today of the operationalization of a U.S.-China Board of Trade and its initial product scope: Gregg Doud, President and CEO, National [Read More …]

NMPF Applauds Senate Farm Bill Committee Passage

September 18, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

“We applaud Chairman Boozman and members of the Senate Agriculture Committee for advancing the 2026 Senate Farm Bill, which includes key provisions that support and strengthen the dairy industry. With a farm bill already through the House, we’re hopeful that both chambers can now work together on full congressional [Read More …]

Acting Secretary Shown Labor Crisis via NM Dairy

September 8, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

NMPF joined Western Growers in New Mexico on Aug. 14 to host Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling and provide a firsthand look at the labor challenges facing U.S. agriculture. Sonderling toured DFA member John [Read More …]

Farmer Focus of Natural Milk LLC in Stanwood, WA by NMPF

September 3, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Change has shaped Jeremy Visser’s life from the beginning – and it’s often opened the door to something better. “There are opportunities if you are willing to change and willing to adapt,” he said. Visser [Read More …]

Registered for the Joint Annual NMPF and NDB Meeting

August 31, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Have you registered for the 2026 Joint Annual Meeting of the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and United Dairy Industry Association (UDIA), taking place Oct. 19-21? Now is [Read More …]

USDEC, NMPF Thank Administration for Maintaining Pressure on Canada to Resolve USMCA Dairy Concerns

August 26, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) expressed their strong appreciation to the Trump Administration for its continued focus on using all available trade tools to resolve outstanding U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement [Read More …]

NMPF Statement on Plan to Increase Beef Imports

August 25, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

NMPF is concerned by the Trump Administration’s decision to increase imports of foreign-raised beef, which will have unintended consequences for U.S. cattle and dairy producers alike. Cull cow and calf sales are a key economic [Read More …]

NMPF latest Regulatory Register

August 21, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Milk Producers Federation’s latest Regulatory Register outlines emerging and ongoing regulatory issues affecting American dairy farmers and their cooperatives in the areas of: Animal health Sustainability & environment Nutrition, labeling & food safety [Read More …]

Join Us for Our Q3 Milk Check-In

August 14, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026 2-3 p.m. ET Join the NMPF team for its quarterly update on policy, economics and on-farm best practices—an informal chance to hear what’s top of mind in the dairy industry. This [Read More …]

Scholarships to Support Research that Benefits Dairy

August 11, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The NMPF National Dairy Leadership Scholarship Program supports graduate students enrolled in Master’s or Ph.D. programs who are actively pursuing dairy-related fields of research that directly benefit milk marketing cooperatives and the U.S. dairy industry at [Read More …]

Dairy Market Report: Component Growth Rebounds in May

July 24, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Component-adjusted milk production grew 3.1% in May on account of a larger milking herd and a rebound in component tests. More milk means more dairy products, and healthy domestic demand combined with exceptional export volumes [Read More …]

The Farm Labor Landscape is Changing

July 23, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

What Dairy Farmers Need to Know Tuesday, July 28, 2026 3-4 p.m. ET Agricultural labor policy is on the move, and dairy has a direct stake in the outcome. Join this members-only webinar for an [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Industry Supports Administration’s Dedication to Defending U.S. Dairy Market Access into Canada

July 22, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The White House announced earlier today that it is taking action to impose 50% tariffs on dairy imports from Canada to defend the rights of U.S. dairy exporters. The administration indicated it is invoking Section 338 of [Read More …]

Dairy Labor Reform Momentum Builds

July 7, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Progress in Washington is often measured in increments, one step at a time. But in the past month, dairy took two steps forward on ag labor: A clarification from the Trump administration regarding H-2A visas [Read More …]

NMPF and USDEC Statement on the First USMCA Joint Review

July 6, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

“As the United States, Mexico, and Canada launch the first Joint Review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), we commend the ongoing efforts to resolve outstanding issues and work toward a renewal of this vital agreement. [Read More …]

NMPF Praises Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act

July 2, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

“The Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act represents the most significant reform to the ag workforce we’ve seen in decades. It is particularly critical for dairy farmers, who have been effectively shut out of the nation’s primary legal agricultural guestworker program.  [Read More …]

NMPF Thanks USDA for $165.5 Million in Dairy Purchases

Dairy Farmers Welcome EPA Decision to Close Out Two-Decade-Old Air Emissions Study

Milk production grew 2.4% on a liquid basis in August

Taking Stock and Gearing Up for What’s Ahead

NMPF Board Votes to Support Risk Management Enhancements; Changes to Nonfat Dry Milk Standard of Identity

NMPF Election Day Debrief

Dairy Leaders Gather in Florida for Annual Meeting

Lanco Pennland Wins Top Prize at NMPF Dairy Product Contest

NMPF Board Votes to Support Risk Management Enhancements; Changes to Nonfat Dry Milk Standard of Identity

NMPF Farmer Focus: Cool Lawn Farm

Scholarships to Support Research that Benefits Dairy

DFA Takes Top Honors in NMPF’s Annual Communications Contest

NMPF Hosts Fireside Chat with House Ag Chair, Panel Discussions at Expo

The Fight for Flavored Milk

U.S. Dairy Statement on U.S.-China Board of Trade

NMPF Applauds Senate Farm Bill Committee Passage

Acting Secretary Shown Labor Crisis via NM Dairy

Farmer Focus of Natural Milk LLC in Stanwood, WA by NMPF

Registered for the Joint Annual NMPF and NDB Meeting

USDEC, NMPF Thank Administration for Maintaining Pressure on Canada to Resolve USMCA Dairy Concerns

NMPF Statement on Plan to Increase Beef Imports

NMPF latest Regulatory Register

Join Us for Our Q3 Milk Check-In

Scholarships to Support Research that Benefits Dairy

Dairy Market Report: Component Growth Rebounds in May

The Farm Labor Landscape is Changing

U.S. Dairy Industry Supports Administration’s Dedication to Defending U.S. Dairy Market Access into Canada

Dairy Labor Reform Momentum Builds

NMPF and USDEC Statement on the First USMCA Joint Review

NMPF Praises Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act

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