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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 USDA assistance

December 21, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Assistance welcomed; organization also pleased Congress recently passed farm bill In response to USDA’s announcement of a second round of trade mitigation payments to U.S. farmers, NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern offered the following comments: “The [Read More …]

NMPF Welcomes USDA Assistance, Looks Forward to Farm Bill Implementation

December 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In response to USDA’s announcement of a second round of trade mitigation payments to U.S. farmers, NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern offered the following comments: “The tariff-mitigation payment for dairy farmers in this second [Read More …]

NMPF Strongly Supports EPA Efforts to Exempt Manure Air Emissions Reporting Under EPCRA

December 14, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) filed comments today in support of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Nov. 14 proposal to exempt manure air emissions reporting from the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act [Read More …]

Milk Producers Pleased Waters of the U.S. Rule Replacement is Underway

December 13, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) is pleased that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have begun the process of replacing the 2015 Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. [Read More …]

NMPF Thanks Senators for Leadership in Passing Pro-Dairy Farm Bill

December 12, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) thanked the Senate for quickly passing a farm bill that includes needed reforms to dairy programs that will boost producer incomes in a tough economic environment. NMPF urged the [Read More …]

NMPF Commends Lawmakers for Farm Bill That Makes Significant Dairy Policy Reforms

December 11, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) thanked members of Congress, especially the bipartisan leaders of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees, for crafting a farm bill that includes much-needed reforms to help American dairy farmers. [Read More …]

NMPF Applauds USDA Support for More Milk Options in School Meals

December 7, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Milk Producers Federation commended Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue for returning low-fat (1%) flavored milk as part of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs. The final rule implementing regulatory changes needed to [Read More …]

Executive Summary of Trade Deal’s Impact on Dairy

December 4, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Trade policy experts at USDEC and NMPF synthesized the most significant provisions of USMCA for the U.S. dairy industry. President Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto signed the new [Read More …]

Dairy Groups Applaud Final Signing of Modernized NAFTA Pact; Urges Congress to Approve Swiftly

November 30, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) commended the Trump Administration today for signing the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which had been agreed to in principle on Sept. 30. The [Read More …]

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

NMPF welcomes USDA assistance

NMPF Welcomes USDA Assistance, Looks Forward to Farm Bill Implementation

NMPF Strongly Supports EPA Efforts to Exempt Manure Air Emissions Reporting Under EPCRA

Milk Producers Pleased Waters of the U.S. Rule Replacement is Underway

NMPF Thanks Senators for Leadership in Passing Pro-Dairy Farm Bill

NMPF Commends Lawmakers for Farm Bill That Makes Significant Dairy Policy Reforms

NMPF Applauds USDA Support for More Milk Options in School Meals

Executive Summary of Trade Deal’s Impact on Dairy

Dairy Groups Applaud Final Signing of Modernized NAFTA Pact; Urges Congress to Approve Swiftly

FDA extends milk labeling comment period

NMPF Thanks FDA for Extending Milk Labeling Comment Period

NMPF Urges Congress to Put Farmers First in Lame-Duck Session

DFA cheesemakers honored at industry contest

NMPF Calls Out Plant-Based Beverage Industry Misinformation, Citing New Consumer Data

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