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December Dairy Market Report from NMPF and DMI

December 31, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Recently reported wholesale and farm-level milk and dairy-product prices continue to be their highest since at least the beginning of 2015. Stockpiles have been down and use up. The most recently reported stocks of the [Read More …]

CWT assisted 2019 dairy exports nearly 1 billion pounds milk equivalent

December 27, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) member cooperatives accepted 535 offers of export assistance that raised the milk equivalent of assisted sales in 2019 to nearly one billion pounds. In the last week of CWT activity for [Read More …]

DAIRY DEFINED: Be Thankful for Dairy’s Global Success this Christmas

December 26, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Despite the seasonal pressures to buy, buy, and buy, the holidays are best as a season for giving. Yes, that means solicitations – deserving charities fill mailboxes, and earnest pleas to remember the less fortunate [Read More …]

Dairy Defined: Be Thankful for Dairy’s Success This Christmas

December 25, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Despite the seasonal pressures to buy, buy, and buy, the holidays are best as a season for giving. Yes, that means solicitations – deserving charities fill mailboxes, and earnest pleas to remember the less fortunate [Read More …]

NMPF Thanks Congress for Prodding FDA to get the Job Done on Fake Dairy

December 23, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The National Milk Producers Federation commended Congress for including language in the report accompanying the final 2020 government funding measure to urge the Food and Drug Administration to finally enforce dairy-product standards of identity. [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Industry Praises House Passage of USMCA, Urges Senate Action

December 23, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) praised the House of Representatives for today approving legislation implementing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). “USMCA will bring tangible benefits to the U.S. [Read More …]

REAL® Seal Program Unveils New Website to Help Consumers Choose Authentic Dairy Foods

December 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

To help consumers find real dairy foods in an increasingly confusing retail marketplace, the National Milk Producers Federation today unveiled a completely redesigned website for the REAL® Seal, www.realseal.com, complete with a buyer’s guide that [Read More …]

Dairy Defined Podcast: Mitloehner Explains How Dairy Can Fight Climate Change

December 18, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

To understand how dairy can be a part of climate solutions, it’s important to be clear about the role it plays in greenhouse gas emissions in the first place, said Dr. Frank Mitloehner, a professor [Read More …]

Dairy Workforce Development evaluation tool released

December 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management Program seeks comment on new tool The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program, the dairy industry’s on-farm quality assurance program, released a proposed Workforce Development evaluation tool [Read More …]

NMPF Statment Dr. Stephen Hahn’s Confirmation as FDA Commisioner

December 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

“We congratulate Dr. Stephen Hahn on his bipartisan confirmation as FDA commissioner. Dr. Hahn will provide strong leadership and direction to an agency that, understandably, has been reticent to resolve important issues in [Read More …]

House Passes Milestone Bipartisan Agriculture Labor Bill; Bipartisan Support Builds Hope for Senate Plan

December 16, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The National Milk Producers Federation today commended the House of Representatives for its bipartisan passage of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act (H.R. 5038). The bill, the first House-passed agricultural labor reform since a comprehensive immigration [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers Remain Resilient in 2019

December 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

“Resilience” could be the word of the year for America’s dairy farm families in 2019. While on-farm prices have rebounded, farmers tell us that business is still challenging, but the overwhelming message has been that [Read More …]

Likely Incoming FDA Chief Gives Hope that Fake-Milk Resolution may be Near

December 12, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

No one – certainly not the National Milk Producers Federation – has ever said that victory in the long battle for labeling transparency of plant-based products that steal dairy terms will be simple to achieve. [Read More …]

2020 DMC Signup Looms as Dairy Margins Stay Above AID Trigger

December 12, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

With the deadline for 2020 farmer Dairy Margin Coverage program signup looming on Friday, Dec. 13, forecast margins remain high for 2020. The National Milk Producers Federation is urging producers to visit their local Farm [Read More …]

National Dairy FARM Workforce Development Evaluation Tool Available for Comment

December 11, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program, the dairy industry’s on-farm quality assurance program, today released a proposed Workforce Development evaluation tool for input from industry stakeholders. FARM Workforce Development (WFD) is the [Read More …]

U.S. dairy applauds Japan’s passage of trade deal

December 9, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Trade deal will bring the U.S. dairy industry benefits, once implemented The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) applaud Japan’s recent passage of Phase One of the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement [Read More …]

NMPF Urges Producers to Enroll in DMC and MFP With Signup Deadlines Approaching

December 9, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Deadlines for Dairy Margin Coverage program signup and Market Facilitation Program payments are nearing for dairy farmers, and the National Milk Producers Federation is urging producers to visit their local Farm Service Agency offices to [Read More …]

COOPERATIVES WORKING TOGETHER SETTLEMENT LIFTS LEGAL CLOUD

December 6, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The National Milk Producers Federation today announced it has reached a settlement agreement to end a class-action lawsuit concerning a herd retirement program that ended in 2010 and was administered through NMPF’s Cooperatives Working Together [Read More …]

FDA Nomination Heads to Senate Floor With NMPF Hopeful for Progress on Fake Milk

December 3, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Milk Producers Federation today expressed hope that the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee vote to send Dr. Stephen Hahn’s nomination to be commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to [Read More …]

National Young Cooperator Chairs Paul and Nancy Pyle Highlight Challenges Affecting Dairy’s Next Generation

December 3, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Dairy’s future will depend on its next generation of farmers, many of whom are already hard at work on farms across the country. Young farmers are an important part of the agricultural landscape, and their [Read More …]

The 2020 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program in 4 Minutes

December 2, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Senior Vice President of Membership Services and Strategic Initiatives Chris Galen discusses 2020 signup for the USDA’s Dairy Margin Coverage program.

NMPF has created this online letter for dairy farmers to send to their members of Congress

November 28, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The House Judiciary Committee approved the agriculture labor bill, the “Farm Workforce Modernization Act,” last Wednesday. NMPF has created this online letter for dairy farmers to send to their members of Congress in support of [Read More …]

Dean Foods a reminder of cooperative strength

November 27, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Cooperatives have played a crucial role in protecting members’ economic interests “Disruption” is a present-day buzzword, and dairy has had its share. From the globalization of markets to the rise of plant- and cell-based competitors, farmers are [Read More …]

Dairy Defined: Dean Foods A Reminder of Cooperative Strength

November 26, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

“Disruption” is a present-day buzzword, and dairy has had its share. From the globalization of markets to the rise of plant- and cell-based competitors, farmers are grappling with a shifting landscape, even as dairy farms [Read More …]

NMPF Thanks Sen. Baldwin For Advocacy; Encouraged By Dr. Hahn’s Dairy Responce At FDA Hearing

November 25, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The National Milk Producers Federation thanked Senator Tammy Baldwin for her advocacy for public health and labeling transparency in her questions for Dr. Stephen Hahn during today’s hearing on his nomination to be commissioner of [Read More …]

NMPF Thanks Sen. Baldwin for Advocacy; Encouraged by Dr. Hahn’s Dairy Response at FDA Hearing

November 22, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The National Milk Producers Federation thanked Senator Tammy Baldwin for her advocacy for public health and labeling transparency in her questions for Dr. Stephen Hahn during today’s hearing on his nomination to be commissioner of [Read More …]

NMPF-Endorsed Bipartisan Ag-Labor Bill Expected to Advance in House

November 21, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The National Milk Producers Federation today called for the House Judiciary Committee to advance a bipartisan agricultural labor bill that would be a significant step in addressing America’s agriculture labor crisis, especially given the full [Read More …]

Dairy Defined Podcast: AMPI Chairman Schlangen Says Dairy’s Future More Secure

November 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Despite a recent stretch of low prices, a better safety net for dairy producers and an improving market is making now a better time for dairy farmers, said Steve Schlangen, owner of a 60-cow farm [Read More …]

DAIRY DEFINED PODCAST: AMPI CHAIRMAN SCHLANGEN SAYS DAIRY’S FUTURE MORE SECURE

November 19, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Despite a recent stretch of low prices, a better safety net for dairy producers and an improving market is making now a better time for dairy farmers, said Steve Schlangen, owner of a [Read More …]

AMPI WINS CHEESE CONTEST

November 18, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Associated Milk Producers, Inc. earned the Chairman’s Plaque, winning the overall award at the 2019 National Milk Producers Federation’s Championship Cheese Contest. Every year NMPF hosts the annual cheese contest member cooperatives. This year 15 [Read More …]

December Dairy Market Report from NMPF and DMI

CWT assisted 2019 dairy exports nearly 1 billion pounds milk equivalent

DAIRY DEFINED: Be Thankful for Dairy’s Global Success this Christmas

Dairy Defined: Be Thankful for Dairy’s Success This Christmas

NMPF Thanks Congress for Prodding FDA to get the Job Done on Fake Dairy

U.S. Dairy Industry Praises House Passage of USMCA, Urges Senate Action

REAL® Seal Program Unveils New Website to Help Consumers Choose Authentic Dairy Foods

Dairy Defined Podcast: Mitloehner Explains How Dairy Can Fight Climate Change

Dairy Workforce Development evaluation tool released

NMPF Statment Dr. Stephen Hahn’s Confirmation as FDA Commisioner

House Passes Milestone Bipartisan Agriculture Labor Bill; Bipartisan Support Builds Hope for Senate Plan

Dairy Farmers Remain Resilient in 2019

Likely Incoming FDA Chief Gives Hope that Fake-Milk Resolution may be Near

2020 DMC Signup Looms as Dairy Margins Stay Above AID Trigger

National Dairy FARM Workforce Development Evaluation Tool Available for Comment

U.S. dairy applauds Japan’s passage of trade deal

NMPF Urges Producers to Enroll in DMC and MFP With Signup Deadlines Approaching

COOPERATIVES WORKING TOGETHER SETTLEMENT LIFTS LEGAL CLOUD

FDA Nomination Heads to Senate Floor With NMPF Hopeful for Progress on Fake Milk

National Young Cooperator Chairs Paul and Nancy Pyle Highlight Challenges Affecting Dairy’s Next Generation

The 2020 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program in 4 Minutes

NMPF has created this online letter for dairy farmers to send to their members of Congress

Dean Foods a reminder of cooperative strength

Dairy Defined: Dean Foods A Reminder of Cooperative Strength

NMPF Thanks Sen. Baldwin For Advocacy; Encouraged By Dr. Hahn’s Dairy Responce At FDA Hearing

NMPF Thanks Sen. Baldwin for Advocacy; Encouraged by Dr. Hahn’s Dairy Response at FDA Hearing

NMPF-Endorsed Bipartisan Ag-Labor Bill Expected to Advance in House

Dairy Defined Podcast: AMPI Chairman Schlangen Says Dairy’s Future More Secure

DAIRY DEFINED PODCAST: AMPI CHAIRMAN SCHLANGEN SAYS DAIRY’S FUTURE MORE SECURE

AMPI WINS CHEESE CONTEST

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