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Dairy groups welcome IPEF, seek prioritization of market access

May 26, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) welcomed the announced launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) today and the opportunity it offers to strengthen ties with key trading partners [Read More …]

FDA’s proven it can do its job on fake milk – it can do it again

May 25, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

With FDA guidance expected on the proper labeling of plant-based milk alternatives sometime this summer, it’s worth noting – even if seemingly for the millionth time – that this isn’t a tough call, no matter [Read More …]

U.S. retaliatory tariffs required as Canada refuses its USMCA obligations, says U.S. dairy

May 20, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Panel finds Canada’s dairy tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) system violates the terms of USMCA The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) has called on the U.S. government to levy [Read More …]

U.S. retaliatory tariffs required as Canada refuses its USMCA obligations, says U.S. dairy

May 19, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) today called on the U.S. government to levy retaliatory tariffs on Canada after Ottawa made clear that it refuses to meet [Read More …]

FDA commissioners agree: Nutrition’s a problem for plant-based faux dairy

May 18, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

It’s easy to become numb to the over-polished signaling that often passes as discourse in Washington, but sometimes reading things closely reveals interesting nuggets that show how an official is weighing a decision or [Read More …]

Dairy groups endorse Alexis Taylor nomination as USDA trade official

May 17, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) today praised the nomination of Alexis Taylor to serve as USDA’s Under Secretary of Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. “This position [Read More …]

PODCAST: U.S. well-positioned to serve the globe, economists say

May 12, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy economists discuss international dairy markets on latest National Milk Producers Federation podcast As its competitors move to constrain – if not roll back – their own dairy production, United States dairy producers are [Read More …]

U.S. well-positioned to serve the globe

May 11, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

As its competitors move to constrain – if not roll back – their own dairy production, United States dairy producers are well-positioned to become the preferred supplier to growing international dairy markets, two top [Read More …]

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NMPF co-op member outlines dairy needs in Farm Bill hearing

May 5, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Ashley Kennedy, a member of the Michigan Milk Producers Association, testified on behalf of MMPA and NMPF Michigan dairy farmer Ashley Kennedy, a member of the Michigan Milk Producers Association, testified on behalf of MMPA and the National [Read More …]

MMPA Member Outlines Dairy Needs in Farm Bill Kickoff Hearing in Michigan

May 3, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Michigan dairy farmer Ashley Kennedy, a member of the Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA), testified on behalf of MMPA and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) at the Senate Agriculture Committee’s first hearing dedicated to the upcoming Farm Bill, [Read More …]

U.S. Trade Representative remarks on EU GI abuses in Special 301 Report

May 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

NMPF: European Union misuses geographical indications (GIs), creates non-tariff barriers to trade in markets around the world The Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN), U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) [Read More …]

U.S. Trade Representative remarks on EU GI abuses in report

April 29, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN), U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) today welcomed the U.S. Trade Representative’s prioritization in this year’s Special 301 Report of the importance of preserving U.S. [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Export Council CEO Krysta Harden joins food security panel

April 28, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

New figures released this week by the International Monetary Fund were cause for concern around the world as the potential for increased food costs is weighed against potential political uncertainty that might result. U.S. [Read More …]

U.S. Trade Representative Remarks on EU GI Abuses in Special 301 Report

April 28, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN), U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) today welcomed the U.S. Trade Representative’s prioritization in this year’s Special 301 Report of the importance [Read More …]

Market report: milk supplies down, potential record prices

April 27, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

U.S. average milk prices expected to reach roughly $27/cwt second half of 2022 U.S. milk production lagging behind year-ago levels, combined with robust demand for dairy domestically and overseas, are driving milk prices toward [Read More …]

Fletcher Farm builds community through dairy

April 26, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Having The Best Pumpkin Patch in Massachusetts may not seem central to a successful dairy operation. But for Fletcher Farm outside Southampton, the patch – and the farmstand, and the recognition – together create [Read More …]

U.S. dairy urges additional export supply chain relief

April 25, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) today sent a letter to the Biden administration recommending specific steps to provide relief and support to dairy farmers and exporters facing supply chain [Read More …]

NMPF on NYC Mayor Adams backing off proposed ban of flavored milk in schools

April 25, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern: “Today’s victory is the product of diligent work” From NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern: “Dairy farmers and the cooperatives they own are pleased that Mayor Adams isn’t [Read More …]

What’s important to know about dairy on Earth Day

April 22, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Spring has arrived, the weather is warming (though not too much, we hope), and Earth Day is April 22. Dairy always has reasons to celebrate Earth Day (or Week, or Month — we have enough [Read More …]

Dairy Market Report – April 2022

April 20, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

U.S. milk production lagging behind year-ago levels, combined with robust demand for dairy domestically and overseas, are driving milk prices toward record highs, even as inventories remain relatively balanced. Higher feed costs continue [Read More …]

FARM Animal Care Program Details Farm Selection Process for Third-Party Verification

April 20, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

While second party evaluations are the core component of a robust animal care quality assurance program, third party verification is equally as integral to demonstrating the integrity of the FARM Animal Care Program. This [Read More …]

Take the first-ever Dairy Defined quiz!

April 13, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Sometimes, the best way to expose a lie is to set it side-by-side with the truth. In that spirit, this week we bring you the first-ever Dairy Defined Quiz. Test your ability to distinguish [Read More …]

Congress demands Canada meet its USMCA dairy commitments, earning dairy’s praise

April 7, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) expressed their deep appreciation for robust Congressional support on ensuring Canada fully honors its U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) dairy market access commitments. Today [Read More …]

March CWT-Assisted Export Sales Total 73 Million Pounds

April 7, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

CWT member cooperatives secured 67 contracts in March, adding 6.7 million pounds of American-type cheeses, 37,000 pounds of butter, 611,000 pounds of whole milk powder and 895,000 pounds of cream cheese to CWT-assisted sales [Read More …]

FMMO Modernization Must Be Done Right

April 6, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

For all of the positive developments we are seeing in dairy, from record exports to much improved prices, this industry always faces challenges. Some are short-term (high input and energy costs), and some develop [Read More …]

Dairy priorities emphasized in congressional letter on Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

April 4, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) today praised a bipartisan letter from 87 members of the U.S. House of Representatives who called on U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and [Read More …]

Dairy leader calls for new export opportunities to support rural economy

March 31, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Panel discusses the critical role U.S. agricultural exports have in supporting the rural economy An Illinois dairy processor recently highlighted the importance of exports to dairy manufacturing jobs in a virtual townhall organized by [Read More …]

NMPF and IDFA urge USDA to improve child nutrition and food security

March 31, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Urge agency to improve nutrition security by updating school meal nutrition standards to encourage increased consumption of dairy The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) recently submitted joint comments to [Read More …]

IDFA and NMPF Urge USDA to Improve Child Nutrition and Food Security Through Increased Dairy Consumption in School Meals

March 29, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Nutritious Dairy Options Are Essential to Child Health and Development, Yet Are Underconsumed, Groups Say The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) today submitted joint comments to the [Read More …]

PODCAST: Dairy progress possible on Capitol Hill, NMPF’s Bleiberg says

March 24, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

2022 is turning out to be an unusually busy year on Capitol Hill – one that holds opportunity for dairy, said Paul Bleiberg With rising energy costs and a war effort riveting attention in [Read More …]

Dairy groups welcome IPEF, seek prioritization of market access

FDA’s proven it can do its job on fake milk – it can do it again

U.S. retaliatory tariffs required as Canada refuses its USMCA obligations, says U.S. dairy

U.S. retaliatory tariffs required as Canada refuses its USMCA obligations, says U.S. dairy

FDA commissioners agree: Nutrition’s a problem for plant-based faux dairy

Dairy groups endorse Alexis Taylor nomination as USDA trade official

PODCAST: U.S. well-positioned to serve the globe, economists say

U.S. well-positioned to serve the globe

NMPF co-op member outlines dairy needs in Farm Bill hearing

MMPA Member Outlines Dairy Needs in Farm Bill Kickoff Hearing in Michigan

U.S. Trade Representative remarks on EU GI abuses in Special 301 Report

U.S. Trade Representative remarks on EU GI abuses in report

U.S. Dairy Export Council CEO Krysta Harden joins food security panel

U.S. Trade Representative Remarks on EU GI Abuses in Special 301 Report

Market report: milk supplies down, potential record prices

Fletcher Farm builds community through dairy

U.S. dairy urges additional export supply chain relief

NMPF on NYC Mayor Adams backing off proposed ban of flavored milk in schools

What’s important to know about dairy on Earth Day

Dairy Market Report – April 2022

FARM Animal Care Program Details Farm Selection Process for Third-Party Verification

Take the first-ever Dairy Defined quiz!

Congress demands Canada meet its USMCA dairy commitments, earning dairy’s praise

March CWT-Assisted Export Sales Total 73 Million Pounds

FMMO Modernization Must Be Done Right

Dairy priorities emphasized in congressional letter on Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

Dairy leader calls for new export opportunities to support rural economy

NMPF and IDFA urge USDA to improve child nutrition and food security

IDFA and NMPF Urge USDA to Improve Child Nutrition and Food Security Through Increased Dairy Consumption in School Meals

PODCAST: Dairy progress possible on Capitol Hill, NMPF’s Bleiberg says

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