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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 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 …]

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

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

What’s Your Communication Level? by John Ellsworth

Born of the Bond Series Premiere Shines Spotlight on Veterinary Care Deserts

Dairy’s Big GLP-1 Moment: 5 Risks Processors Need to Know

Summer Is Over: Use This Fall to Evaluate Summer Heat Stress