NMPF

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 Statement on Senate Farm Bill Proposal

June 26, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

“NMPF thanks Chairman Boozman, Senate Agriculture Committee members, and their staffs for working to put together a farm bill that will bring greater certainty to producers. Dairy farmers look forward to working with senators to [Read More …]

Ultra-Processed Foods Definition Elusive

June 23, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

What, exactly, is an ultra-processed food? Proposals about, and FDA may be weighing in. But figuring out what a definition should and shouldn’t cover is a difficult task, said Chad Galer, vice president of product [Read More …]

NMPF Statement on Trump Administration Plan to Improve Dairy H-2A Access

June 19, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

“Dairy farmers appreciate the new clarification released by the Trump administration outlining how dairy operations may use the H-2A agricultural worker program. The dairy industry has long sought access to the H-2A program, and this [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers Urge Action on Labor, Other Issues at Congressional Fly-in

June 18, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

More than 80 NMPF board members and young dairy farmers met with about 100 congressional offices in the organization’s annual fly-in, advocating on behalf of dairy on issues ranging from agricultural labor to the recent [Read More …]

NMPF releases mid-year update of Dairy Data Highlights

June 17, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

NMPF released the first-ever mid-year update for its Dairy Data Highlights report. Why the change? In the past, the Dairy Data Highlights report was published once a year after all data for the previous year [Read More …]

NMPF Awards 2026 National Dairy Leadership Scholarship Winners

June 12, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Milk Producers Federation Board of Directors selected five graduate students, conducting research that benefits dairy cooperatives and producers, to receive scholarships as part of the 2026 NMPF National Dairy Leadership Scholarship Program. Scholarship [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers Urge Action on Labor, Other Issues at Congressional Fly-in

June 12, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

More than 80 NMPF board members and young dairy farmers met with about 100 congressional offices today in the organization’s annual fly-in, advocating on behalf of dairy on issues ranging from agricultural labor to the [Read More …]

So You Want to Be on Social Media?

June 11, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

As social media drives news and influencers set the public agenda, dairy needs to be represented. This webinar features three industry leaders in sharing dairy’s positive story online, discussing how they represent the industry, the [Read More …]

NMPF Statement on the Return of New World Screwworm

June 4, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The return of New World screwworm to the United States decades after its initial eradication is a disappointing milestone, but it’s also one for which dairy producers have been preparing for more than a year, [Read More …]

New Report Fuels Calls to Rein in Canada’s Dairy Export Practices

June 3, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Last week, NMPF joined the U.S. Dairy Export Council in calling on the U.S. Trade Representative to address Canada’s unfair dairy trade practices during the upcoming USMCA joint review. That push comes after a new U.S. [Read More …]

Milk Variety Makes Healthy Kids

May 26, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The greater the variety of milk in schools, including whole, lower-fat and flavored varieties, the greater the benefits to students, dairy farmers are telling lawmakers as they meet them on Capitol Hill. “I think it’s [Read More …]

NMPF Submits Comments Supporting EPA Review of NovoFly; APHIS Updates Interstate Movement Guidance for H5N1

May 22, 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 Food safety Nutrition State issues Labeling & standards [Read More …]

NMPF Statement on the Retirement of Michael Dykes

May 19, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

“Michael Dykes has been an absolute workhorse for American agriculture. Dating from his childhood on a dairy farm through his decade of leadership at the International Dairy Foods Association, Michael’s accomplishments on behalf of the [Read More …]

Bill Targeting Cargo Theft Clears the House

May 18, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The House on Tuesday passed the bipartisan Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA), a bill aimed at cracking down on organized retail theft and cargo break-ins that have been creating headaches for U.S. dairy exporters. [Read More …]

House Advances Farm Bill with Key Dairy Provisions

May 7, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Milk Producers Federation welcomed U.S. House passage of the 2026 Farm Bill, a significant step forward for dairy farmers and the broader agricultural economy. The House‑approved package reflects many NMPF priorities and provides [Read More …]

State Issues Have National Implications; We’re Going There

May 5, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Since it began in 1916, the National Milk Producers Federation has been the premier voice for dairy farmers and the cooperatives they own in Washington, offering federal-level and expertise that best serve our members. But Washington isn’t the only, or [Read More …]

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

NMPF Statement on Senate Farm Bill Proposal

Ultra-Processed Foods Definition Elusive

NMPF Statement on Trump Administration Plan to Improve Dairy H-2A Access

Dairy Farmers Urge Action on Labor, Other Issues at Congressional Fly-in

NMPF releases mid-year update of Dairy Data Highlights

NMPF Awards 2026 National Dairy Leadership Scholarship Winners

Dairy Farmers Urge Action on Labor, Other Issues at Congressional Fly-in

NMPF Statement on the Return of New World Screwworm

New Report Fuels Calls to Rein in Canada’s Dairy Export Practices

Milk Variety Makes Healthy Kids

NMPF Submits Comments Supporting EPA Review of NovoFly; APHIS Updates Interstate Movement Guidance for H5N1

NMPF Statement on the Retirement of Michael Dykes

Bill Targeting Cargo Theft Clears the House

House Advances Farm Bill with Key Dairy Provisions

State Issues Have National Implications; We’re Going There

Dietary crude protein: how low can we go thanks to the amino acid balancing concept in dairy cows?

Why Herd Immunity Matters to Your Dairy

What If You Could?

Cover Crops After Corn Silage