NMPF

Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Co-op Takes Top Communications Honors in NMPF Contest

November 6, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association took top honors in the National Milk Producers Federation’s (NMPF) annual cooperative communications contest, and a farmer-owner of the cooperative also received NMPF’s Farmer Communicator of the Year [Read More …]

NMPF Regulatory Work “Registers” with Influential Audience

October 31, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

It may be one of NMPF’s most-hidden secrets to its members – an influential quarterly publication that puts dairy’s side of the story before the government and regulatory experts who directly influence dairy policy. But [Read More …]

NMPF and USDEC commend new investment in export market promotion

October 25, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) praised today’s announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that it plans to devote $2.3 billion from the Commodity Credit Corporation to promoting [Read More …]

NMPF and USDEC Commend Significant New Investment in Export Market Promotion

October 25, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) praised today’s announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that it plans to devote $2.3 billion from the Commodity Credit Corporation to promoting [Read More …]

NMPF’s Vitaliano says farmers standing firm on FMMO modernization

October 18, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

USDA’s Federal Milk Marketing Order hearing will continue following a recess through the Thanksgiving holiday. Peter Vitaliano, National Milk Producers Federation Vice President of Economic Policy & Market Research, says the hearing is making progress [Read More …]

NMPF thanks USDA for disaster assistance application extension

October 17, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) thanked the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for extending the application deadline for critical, long-awaited financial assistance for dairy farmers affected by natural disasters. The Milk Loss Assistance program [Read More …]

FMMO Modernization Progresses Slowly – Farm Bill Too

October 12, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Between the USDA Federal Milk Marketing Order Modernization hearing and efforts to pass a new farm bill, dairy’s policy plate is full this fall – with plenty of opportunities for different parts of the industry [Read More …]

Dairy Defined Podcast: FMMO Modernization Progresses Slowly; Farm Bill Too

October 11, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Between the USDA Federal Milk Marketing Order Modernization hearing and efforts to pass a new farm bill, dairy’s policy plate is full this fall – with plenty of opportunities for different parts of the industry [Read More …]

NMPF Supports USDEC in Shoring Up Ties in Mexico

October 10, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

NMPF’s Jaime Castaneda traveled to Mexico on Sept. 25-27 with leadership from the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and Dairy Management, Inc. (DMI) to reaffirm the U.S. dairy industry’s commitment to working with Mexico as [Read More …]

NMPF Provides Comments to Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

October 10, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

NMPF’s Regulatory Affairs Director, along with an Olympic athlete (and dairy farmer), told the government’s Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee how dairy is a critical part of American diets that should be considered for its full [Read More …]

Farm Bill Expires, Government Funding Doesn’t, and FMMO Hearing Soldiers On

October 10, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Uncertainty defined dairy in September, as the threat of a government shutdown and the impending expiration of the 2018 farm bill, occurring in the context of a slow-moving USDA hearing on the Federal Milk Marketing [Read More …]

Dairy research keeping pace with changing consumer

October 10, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

I became a dietitian to help people realize their best selves through food and nutrition. The good news is health and wellness remains a topic consumers are passionate about. They want to learn about it, [Read More …]

All the cool kids (and their parents!) are eating cottage cheese

September 27, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

For those of you not yet in the know, cottage cheese is the It Dairy Product of 2023. That may be hard to believe, since it seems like only yesterday that Korean music group BTS [Read More …]

Transition Milk, NMPF Update and Market News

September 26, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Interact with industry experts and earn Dairy AdvanCE continuing education credits This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will highlight important topics for your farm as well as national and global [Read More …]

Milk advocates stress dairy’s unique nutrition benefits before dietary guidelines committee

September 18, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

NMPF’s Regulatory Affairs Director, along with an Olympic athlete (and dairy farmer), told the government’s Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee how dairy is a critical component of diet that should be considered in light of its [Read More …]

NMPF Applauds Long-Awaited Assistance for Dairy Farmers Hard-Hit by Natural Disasters

September 13, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) applauded today’s announcement that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide critical, long-awaited financial assistance for dairy farmers affected by natural disasters. The Milk Loss Assistance program administered by the [Read More …]

The State of the Labels, FDA Comment Edition (a Photo Essay)

September 13, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

July marked the end of the comment period for FDA’s draft guidance on the labeling of plant-based beverages. The guidance, offered in February, is filled with flaws and still doesn’t do what FDA actually needs to [Read More …]

The State of the Labels, FDA Comment Deadline Edition

September 12, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

July marked the end of the comment period for FDA’s draft guidance on the labeling of plant-based beverages. The guidance, offered in February, is filled with flaws and still doesn’t do what FDA actually needs to [Read More …]

NMPF Announces Staff Reorganization As Doud Begins New Role

September 12, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Milk Producers Federation announced a significant staff reorganization as it transitions to new leadership, as incoming President & CEO Gregg Doud began work with the organization this week as the organization’s Chief Operating Officer, [Read More …]

Share your experiences with Congress’ Ag Labor Working Group

September 11, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The House Agriculture Committee’s newly-formed Agricultural Labor Working Group has released an online survey requesting input from the agricultural community about workforce issues. Feedback from dairy farmers, employees and other stakeholders is requested to provide insight into [Read More …]

As Hearing Moves Forward, Dairy’s Path is Becoming Clearer

September 6, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

USDA’s Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) hearing is well underway, and thus far its progress is much as expected. With NMPF’s proposed modernization plan serving as its bedrock, the topics under discussion very much reflect [Read More …]

Dairy Market Report: Restrained Supply, Expanding Demand Offer Some Hope for Improved Milk Prices

August 25, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

A restrained supply and expanding demand are offering some hope that the current dire milk-price situation may improve, potentially offering a rapid recovery in dairy margins that are currently at punishing levels for dairy farmers. [Read More …]

FMMO Hearing Heralds Farmer-Led Progress for Dairy, NMPF Says

August 24, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The first day of USDA’s once-in-a-generation hearing on federal milk pricing represents a critical moment for dairy’s future, one in which the National Milk Producers Federation intends to lead, President and CEO Jim Mulhern said [Read More …]

Federal Order Modernization Summary: Hearing Begins Today

August 23, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

After more than a year of in-depth analysis and examination of numerous Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) issues by a dedicated team of technical experts from National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) member cooperatives, followed by [Read More …]

NMPF’S Castaneda Advocates For Dairy In Switzerland

August 8, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

NMPF’s Jaime Castaneda pushed to protect common food names at the July 10 World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) general assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. NMPF’s executive vice president for policy development and strategy represented the U.S. [Read More …]

DMC Margin Drops Below $4 for First Time Ever

August 7, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The June Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) margin dropped by $1.18/cwt from a month earlier to $3.65/cwt, the first time it’s been below $4/cwt since margin protection became the basic federal safety net mechanism for dairy [Read More …]

Draft guidance not enough to prevent misleading labeling, NMPF to FDA

August 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

While the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) draft guidance on plant-based beverages acknowledges the public health concern regarding nutritional confusion, it falls woefully short of ending the decades-old problem of misleading plant-based labeling using dairy [Read More …]

NMPF Scholarship Program awards $20,000 to graduate students

July 28, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) today announced the recipients of its 2023 National Dairy Leadership Scholarship awards, recognizing outstanding graduate students pursuing research of interest to the U.S. dairy industry. The awards, funded by [Read More …]

NMPF and USDEC form alliance with Italian Dairy Association to promote priorities internationally

July 28, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), and Italian Dairy Association (Assolatte) signed an agreement today that increases collaboration between the three groups as they promote the nutritional benefits of dairy products and [Read More …]

The numbers don’t lie – plant-based beverages losing market share to milk

July 26, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Attention to everyone who values accuracy over propaganda: The next time you read a news article that states “milk is losing market share to plant-based alternatives,” please send the reporter, the editor, anyone who will [Read More …]

Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Co-op Takes Top Communications Honors in NMPF Contest

NMPF Regulatory Work “Registers” with Influential Audience

NMPF and USDEC commend new investment in export market promotion

NMPF and USDEC Commend Significant New Investment in Export Market Promotion

NMPF’s Vitaliano says farmers standing firm on FMMO modernization

NMPF thanks USDA for disaster assistance application extension

FMMO Modernization Progresses Slowly – Farm Bill Too

Dairy Defined Podcast: FMMO Modernization Progresses Slowly; Farm Bill Too

NMPF Supports USDEC in Shoring Up Ties in Mexico

NMPF Provides Comments to Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

Farm Bill Expires, Government Funding Doesn’t, and FMMO Hearing Soldiers On

Dairy research keeping pace with changing consumer

All the cool kids (and their parents!) are eating cottage cheese

Transition Milk, NMPF Update and Market News

Milk advocates stress dairy’s unique nutrition benefits before dietary guidelines committee

NMPF Applauds Long-Awaited Assistance for Dairy Farmers Hard-Hit by Natural Disasters

The State of the Labels, FDA Comment Edition (a Photo Essay)

The State of the Labels, FDA Comment Deadline Edition

NMPF Announces Staff Reorganization As Doud Begins New Role

Share your experiences with Congress’ Ag Labor Working Group

As Hearing Moves Forward, Dairy’s Path is Becoming Clearer

Dairy Market Report: Restrained Supply, Expanding Demand Offer Some Hope for Improved Milk Prices

FMMO Hearing Heralds Farmer-Led Progress for Dairy, NMPF Says

Federal Order Modernization Summary: Hearing Begins Today

NMPF’S Castaneda Advocates For Dairy In Switzerland

DMC Margin Drops Below $4 for First Time Ever

Draft guidance not enough to prevent misleading labeling, NMPF to FDA

NMPF Scholarship Program awards $20,000 to graduate students

NMPF and USDEC form alliance with Italian Dairy Association to promote priorities internationally

The numbers don’t lie – plant-based beverages losing market share to milk

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