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Dairy progress possible on Capitol Hill, Bleiberg says

March 23, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

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

Dairy joins Problem Solvers Caucus roundtable on supply chain issues

March 21, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) joined the U.S. House of Representatives’ bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus in a roundtable today to discuss additional steps Congress could take [Read More …]

U.S. dairy endorses Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act

March 14, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

In response to last week’s introduction of the Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act, USDEC and NMPF released the following statements: Krysta Harden, U.S. Dairy Export Council president & CEO: The U.S. Dairy Export Council [Read More …]

NMPF advances Marketing Order discussions at March Board meeting

March 11, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

BOARD ENDORSES FEDERAL EFFORTS TO EASE ENERGY DISRUPTIONS, EXPRESSES SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE National Milk Producers Federation celebrated strong global demand for U.S. milk in a time of turmoil and asserted leadership in its efforts [Read More …]

Activities and Accomplishments Detailed in 2021 NMPF Annual Report

March 9, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The return to more normal times – and prospects for greater prosperity on dairy farms in 2022, as years of tireless effort bear fruit in the form of higher prices and better balance sheets [Read More …]

NMPF and IDFA Join NY Members of Congress in Encouraging NYC Mayor to Maintain Milk Options for NYC School Children

March 9, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) responded today to a bipartisan letter from Rep. Antonio Delgado and Members of Congress from New York encouraging New York City Mayor [Read More …]

NMPF, USDEC slam Canadian proposal on USMCA dairy market access

March 7, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) rejected a proposal issued late yesterday by Global Affairs Canada that outlines the Canadian “changes” to their current scheme for allocating U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement [Read More …]

NMPF Sustainability Priorities Gain Traction with Congress, USDA

March 4, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

NMPF’s producer-led climate and sustainability leadership is gaining attention from key members of Congress as well as the U.S. Department of Agriculture. NMPF Board of Directors member and California dairy producer Melvin Medeiros testified before [Read More …]

NMPF website update offers enhanced member resources

February 23, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

NMPF today announced important updates to its website, nmpf.org, designed to offer more information to dairy farmers and their cooperatives as well as an easier-to-navigate interface. Updates to the website include an improved menu navigation, [Read More …]

NMPF: Inflation is hot. Dairy stays cooler.

February 23, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

It will come as no surprise to anyone reading this that inflation’s eating away at pocketbooks. The most recent Consumer Price Index is reporting the fastest retail price increases in costs in 40 [Read More …]

Inflation is hot. dairy stays cooler

February 23, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

It will come as no surprise to anyone reading this that inflation’s eating away at pocketbooks. The most recent Consumer Price Index is reporting the fastest retail price increases in costs in 40 years, [Read More …]

PODCAST: Progress on ports problems

February 11, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Bottlenecks at U.S. ports and their impact on agricultural exports took center stage at the National Press Club last week, with a webinar sponsored by the National Milk Producers Federation, the U.S. Dairy Export Council, [Read More …]

Deadline Extended: Sign Up Now for USDA’s Dairy Margin Coverage Program

February 11, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The signup period for 2022 coverage under USDA’s Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program has been extended by five weeks to maximize producer participation in this important program. DMC offers effective margin protection for small and [Read More …]

NMPF commends USDA on partnerships for climate-smart commodities

February 10, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

“We applaud Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and his team at USDA for working to fashion the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities initiative in a way that will provide significant opportunities for U.S. dairy producers of all [Read More …]

NMPF Executive Committee member stresses sustainability at House Ag Hearing

February 8, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

NMPF Board of Directors member and California dairy producer Melvin Medeiros told a House Agriculture subcommittee today that dairy farmers have made significant sustainability gains and stand ready to serve environmental solutions to make even further progress. [Read More …]

Dairy’s Success Comes in Many Varieties

February 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Just as when sampling a top-quality cheese, success in creating a great policy environment usually comes one small bite at a time. NMPF and its members have had an opportunity in the past month to [Read More …]

PMVAP payments are on their way

January 25, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Through the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program (PMVAP), USDA will provide up to $350 million in pandemic assistance payments to dairy farmers early this year. This initiative will partially reimburse producers for unanticipated losses created [Read More …]

Garamendi, Johnson confirmed for webinar on ag export supply chain crisis

January 19, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Register Here Krysta Harden, president and CEO, U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) will moderate a panel that will include Reps. John Garamendi, D-Calif., and Dusty Johnson, R-S.D. Jaime Castaneda, executive vice president of policy [Read More …]

NMPF thanked Senator Baldwin for prodding on dairy labeling

December 28, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Dr. Califf said he would make the issue a priority should he be confirmed as FDA commissioner The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) thanked Senator Tammy Baldwin for her continued advocacy for accurate labeling [Read More …]

DMC signup to begin; USDA, Congress thanked for NMPF-backed improvements

December 14, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Milk Producers Federation is urging farmers to sign up for maximum coverage in 2022 under the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program, which USDA today announced will open for enrollment from Monday, Dec. 13, through Feb. 18. [Read More …]

Employer COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate: What to Know

December 8, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

On Nov. 4, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an emergency temporary standard (ETS) requiring employers with more than 100 employees to develop, implement and enforce a COVID-19 [Read More …]

NMPF Issues Dairy Market Report for November

December 1, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Milk Producers Association with support from Dairy Management, Inc. has issued its regular dairy market report for November. NMPF issued this statement summarizing the report. Recent trends in production and herd sizes [Read More …]

NMPF touts dairy’s policy gains in annual meeting

November 19, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

NMPF Chairman Randy Mooney and President and CEO Jim Mulhern touted dairy’s gains in 2021 at NMPF’s joint annual meeting Nov. 15-17, as record exports and per-capita U.S. consumption at a more than 60-year high [Read More …]

U.S. dairy highlights supply chain challenges at White House roundtable

November 16, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) Executive Vice President for Policy Jaime Castaneda joined members of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force to discuss the challenges facing the [Read More …]

2021 Dairy Data Highlights

November 11, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The Dairy Data Highlights is an extensive collection of tables and graphs published annually by NMPF for more than 60 years, providing information essential to understanding the industry. It provides national and state data on [Read More …]

NMPF’s Jonker reports on IDF Progress

November 5, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Dr. Jamie Jonker, as chair of the IDF Science Program Coordinating Committee, reported on the scientific and technical progress completed by the International Dairy Federation during the past year during the IDF Forum at [Read More …]

Dairy’s gains were steady in a year that was anything but

October 15, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

We’ll spare you the long story of how 2020 was difficult for everyone – assuming you aren’t a time-traveler or a visitor from outer space, you already know it. And if you follow this column, [Read More …]

Joint NMPF and USDEC statement on administration’s China strategy

October 8, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

“Dairy farmers welcome the launch today of the administration’s new approach to the U.S.-China trade relationship given China’s tremendous importance to global dairy markets. To date, China has delivered on the multiple dairy regulatory commitments [Read More …]

More Work Begins When New Dairy Programs Take Effect

October 7, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Achieving policies that benefit the nation’s dairy farmers is one of the most gratifying parts of working on their behalf. Since the COVID pandemic began in 2020, there has been no shortage of federal acronyms [Read More …]

It’s time to register for the 2021 Joint Annual Meeting coordinated by the National Milk Producers Federation and Dairy Management Inc.

September 28, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

It’s time to register for the 2021 Joint Annual Meeting, coordinated by the National Milk Producers Federation and Dairy Management Inc. This will be an in-person conference bringing together dairy community leaders to the Mirage [Read More …]

Dairy progress possible on Capitol Hill, Bleiberg says

Dairy joins Problem Solvers Caucus roundtable on supply chain issues

U.S. dairy endorses Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act

NMPF advances Marketing Order discussions at March Board meeting

Activities and Accomplishments Detailed in 2021 NMPF Annual Report

NMPF and IDFA Join NY Members of Congress in Encouraging NYC Mayor to Maintain Milk Options for NYC School Children

NMPF, USDEC slam Canadian proposal on USMCA dairy market access

NMPF Sustainability Priorities Gain Traction with Congress, USDA

NMPF website update offers enhanced member resources

NMPF: Inflation is hot. Dairy stays cooler.

Inflation is hot. dairy stays cooler

PODCAST: Progress on ports problems

Deadline Extended: Sign Up Now for USDA’s Dairy Margin Coverage Program

NMPF commends USDA on partnerships for climate-smart commodities

NMPF Executive Committee member stresses sustainability at House Ag Hearing

Dairy’s Success Comes in Many Varieties

PMVAP payments are on their way

Garamendi, Johnson confirmed for webinar on ag export supply chain crisis

NMPF thanked Senator Baldwin for prodding on dairy labeling

DMC signup to begin; USDA, Congress thanked for NMPF-backed improvements

Employer COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate: What to Know

NMPF Issues Dairy Market Report for November

NMPF touts dairy’s policy gains in annual meeting

U.S. dairy highlights supply chain challenges at White House roundtable

2021 Dairy Data Highlights

NMPF’s Jonker reports on IDF Progress

Dairy’s gains were steady in a year that was anything but

Joint NMPF and USDEC statement on administration’s China strategy

More Work Begins When New Dairy Programs Take Effect

It’s time to register for the 2021 Joint Annual Meeting coordinated by the National Milk Producers Federation and Dairy Management Inc.

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