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NMPF Welcomes California Dairies Inc., Second-Largest U.S. Dairy Cooperative, Into Membership

June 6, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The National Milk Producers Federation today welcomed California Dairies Inc. into its membership, as the addition of the largest dairy cooperative in the biggest dairy-producing state significantly bolsters the strength of dairy producers in speaking [Read More …]

NMPF Cheers EPA Efforts to Exempt Manure Air Emission Reporting Under EPCRA

June 5, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The National Milk Producers Federation today commended the Environmental Protection Agency for issuing a final rule to codify its earlier interpretation that air emissions from manure are not reportable under the Emergency Planning and Community [Read More …]

Raise Your Milk Glasses, America: NMPF Shares the Facts on World Milk Day

June 1, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Milk Producers Federation is pointing out some key facts about U.S. dairy in observance of World Milk Day on June 1 and the National Dairy Month that follows. The state of the industry [Read More …]

NMPF Statement on Federal Trade-Mitigation Package for Farmers

May 27, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

From National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Jim Mulhern: “Dairy farmers have been harmed substantially by disrupted markets. We know that USDA is concerned about the damage being done to dairy farmers by ongoing [Read More …]

NMPF Celebrates Lifting of Tariffs Against U.S. Dairy; Hard Work Remains on Trade

May 22, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The National Milk Producers Federation today celebrated Mexico’s lifting of retaliatory tariffs against U.S. cheese exports. Still, hard work remains for lawmakers and officials to further improve the trade outlook for dairy farmers, with the [Read More …]

Ensuring Milk’s Recent History Doesn’t Repeat Itself

May 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

“History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” I’m reminded of this saying, usually attributed to Mark Twain, as we look at dairy’s price outlook over the next few months. For the first time since [Read More …]

NMPF Supports USTR Proposal to Target EU Dairy in Airbus Retaliation

May 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office (USTR) should slap tariffs on dairy shipments from Europe in response to the $11 billion in damage EU Airbus subsidies caused the United States, National Milk Producers Federation President and [Read More …]

Fake-milk “study,” like beverages it supports, lacks key ingredients

May 7, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The National Milk Producers Federation today is correcting the record intentionally muddied by the Plant Based Foods Association in conjunction with Linkage Research & Consulting, which presented flawed analysis as legitimate research to grab inaccurate [Read More …]

Report criticizes EU for targeting U.S. dairy exports

May 1, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Europe’s actions infringe on the rights of U.S. producers, imposes market barriers U.S. dairy officials lauded the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office for denouncing Europe’s anti-trade agenda against common-name food products and pursuing avenues to preserve [Read More …]

NMPF Applauds House Subcommittee for Putting Dairy First; DMC Decision Tool Now Online

April 30, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

As key milestones are being met in offering much-needed financial relief for dairy producers, the National Milk Producers Federation today thanked the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture for choosing dairy as [Read More …]

USMCA Passage Critical to Preserve and Strengthen Dairy Export Markets

April 22, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) released an economic analysis of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) today and dairy industry officials eager to see USMCA’s passage welcomed this key step in the trade agreement approval process. [Read More …]

NMPF Endorses EPA WOTUS Proposal, Praising Clarity and Certainty

April 19, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The National Milk Producers Federation endorsed the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed changes to the Waters of the U.S. rule, a proposal meant to provide clarity and certainty about the waterways subject to regulation under the [Read More …]

NMPF WELCOMES NEW GOVERNMENT RELATIONS STAFFER

April 15, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

NMPF is pleased to announce that Claudia Larson has joined the staff as Director of Government Relations to work with NMPF Vice President of Government Relations Paul Bleiberg. Larson arrives from the office of Representative [Read More …]

Mexican Border Closing Would Wreak Further Economic Havoc for U.S. Dairy

April 3, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

An administration proposal to close the U. S. southern border with Mexico would send shock waves through the U.S. dairy industry, closing off access to its largest dairy export market, according to leading [Read More …]

NMPF Thanks Congressional Agriculture Leaders for Urging Dairy-Program Implementation

April 2, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The National Milk Producers Federation today thanked key House and Senate dairy leaders for adding bipartisan momentum to implementing new, greatly needed dairy programs, a top priority for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. [Read More …]

Interview with Emily Yeiser Stepp on the National Dairy FARM Program

March 28, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Now in its 10th year, the National Dairy FARM Program – Farmers Assuring Responsible Management – helps dairy producers document their successful management practices to reassure processors and the consuming public how responsibly milk is [Read More …]

Importance of Trade Impossible to Overstate

March 26, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

NMPF and USDEC are working hand-in-hand on trade policy issues that will affect dairy exports to China, Mexico, Canada, Japan, Vietnam and other countries. Trade winds are growing more turbulent, adding uncertainty to the business plans [Read More …]

NMPF backs DAIRY PRIDE Act

March 19, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Proposed legislation calls for FDA action on imitation milks The National Milk Producers Federation voiced strong support for the DAIRY PRIDE Act today, calling it another means toward a crucial end for consumers: the end [Read More …]

NMPF Backs DAIRY PRIDE Act, Calls for FDA Action on Fake Milks

March 18, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Milk Producers Federation voiced strong support for the DAIRY PRIDE Act today, calling it another means toward a crucial end for consumers: the end of mislabeled non-dairy products as “milks” in the marketplace. [Read More …]

NMPF Offers Guidance to Producers Considering New Dairy Margin Coverage Levels

March 11, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

With the U.S. Department of Agriculture reporting the first month of data applicable to farmer payments under the new Dairy Margin Coverage program, the National Milk Producers Federation commended USDA for helping farmers understand the [Read More …]

NMPF “Road Map” Petition to FDA Outlines Next Steps in Dairy-Labeling Rules

February 22, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

The National Milk Producers Federation today filed a citizen petition with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, outlining a labeling solution to the use of dairy terms on non-dairy products as the agency considers public [Read More …]

NMPF Thanks Chobani for Standing Up for Labeling Integrity

February 19, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

In a letter today to Hamdi Ulukaya, chief executive officer of Chobani, National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) President and CEO Jim Mulhern thanked the company for supporting transparency in the use of dairy terms on [Read More …]

New Ag Worker Legislation Introduced

February 5, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

New legislation introduced in mid-January would address dairy farm labor needs by reforming the immigration system. The Agricultural Worker Program Act, introduced in both chambers of Congress, would provide farmers with access to a legal [Read More …]

With Dairy’s Strong Will, There’s Always a Way

February 4, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A new year always brings hope, but dairy’s economic conditions remain difficult. In response, NMPF has continued seeking ways to get the best policy solution to help dairy farmers – the dairy provisions of the [Read More …]

NMPF Applauds Freshman Lawmakers’ Support for Enforcing Dairy-Labeling Rules

February 1, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) strongly supports the newly elected members of Congress who wrote to U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb calling for stricter enforcement of the agency’s long-standing dairy standards [Read More …]

NMPF, IDFA Support Legislation Allowing Whole Milk in School Meals

January 31, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) welcome the introduction of legislation sponsored by Reps. Glenn Thompson (R-PA) and Collin Peterson (D-MN), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, allowing [Read More …]

Consumers want end to mislabeling of fake milks

January 21, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

FDA is soliciting public comment regarding dairy labeling regulations through Jan. 28 New national survey data released last week finds that consumers — by a nearly 3-to-1 margin — want the U.S. Food and Drug [Read More …]

NMPF “Naughty or Nice” List Features Imitators Who Follow, Don’t Follow Labeling Rules

January 10, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In the holiday spirit, NMPF released its own version of a “Naughty or Nice” list the week before Christmas featuring plant-based drink manufacturers that do and do not employ dairy terms on their labels. On [Read More …]

Dairy Wins Major Gains in the Farm Bill

January 7, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Last year was extremely challenging for dairy. But as the year drew to a close, it ended on a very positive note. On Dec. 20, with NMPF Chairman Randy Mooney in attendance, President Donald Trump signed the [Read More …]

NMPF Thanks President Trump for Signing Farm Bill

December 21, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) thanked President Donald Trump for signing a farm bill that enacts necessary reforms for dairy farmers. The organization looks forward to working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) [Read More …]

NMPF Welcomes California Dairies Inc., Second-Largest U.S. Dairy Cooperative, Into Membership

NMPF Cheers EPA Efforts to Exempt Manure Air Emission Reporting Under EPCRA

Raise Your Milk Glasses, America: NMPF Shares the Facts on World Milk Day

NMPF Statement on Federal Trade-Mitigation Package for Farmers

NMPF Celebrates Lifting of Tariffs Against U.S. Dairy; Hard Work Remains on Trade

Ensuring Milk’s Recent History Doesn’t Repeat Itself

NMPF Supports USTR Proposal to Target EU Dairy in Airbus Retaliation

Fake-milk “study,” like beverages it supports, lacks key ingredients

Report criticizes EU for targeting U.S. dairy exports

NMPF Applauds House Subcommittee for Putting Dairy First; DMC Decision Tool Now Online

USMCA Passage Critical to Preserve and Strengthen Dairy Export Markets

NMPF Endorses EPA WOTUS Proposal, Praising Clarity and Certainty

NMPF WELCOMES NEW GOVERNMENT RELATIONS STAFFER

Mexican Border Closing Would Wreak Further Economic Havoc for U.S. Dairy

NMPF Thanks Congressional Agriculture Leaders for Urging Dairy-Program Implementation

Interview with Emily Yeiser Stepp on the National Dairy FARM Program

Importance of Trade Impossible to Overstate

NMPF backs DAIRY PRIDE Act

NMPF Backs DAIRY PRIDE Act, Calls for FDA Action on Fake Milks

NMPF Offers Guidance to Producers Considering New Dairy Margin Coverage Levels

NMPF “Road Map” Petition to FDA Outlines Next Steps in Dairy-Labeling Rules

NMPF Thanks Chobani for Standing Up for Labeling Integrity

New Ag Worker Legislation Introduced

With Dairy’s Strong Will, There’s Always a Way

NMPF Applauds Freshman Lawmakers’ Support for Enforcing Dairy-Labeling Rules

NMPF, IDFA Support Legislation Allowing Whole Milk in School Meals

Consumers want end to mislabeling of fake milks

NMPF “Naughty or Nice” List Features Imitators Who Follow, Don’t Follow Labeling Rules

Dairy Wins Major Gains in the Farm Bill

NMPF Thanks President Trump for Signing Farm Bill

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