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U.S. Dairy Testifies on State of Maritime Supply Chain

March 18, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Tony Rice, Senior Director of Trade Policy at the National Milk Producers Federation and U.S. Dairy Export Council, testified today before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform and Antitrust on the [Read More …]

U.S. Steps Up Screwworm Fight

March 17, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Federal officials rolled out a couple of big steps in the fight against New World screwworm. FDA on Tuesday issued an Emergency Use Authorization for a product called F10 Antiseptic Wound Spray with Insecticide, which can help [Read More …]

Last Chance to Register: Dairy Preparedness in the Face of New World Screwworm

March 16, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Monday, March 16, 2026 2-3 p.m. ET Join NMPF and the National Dairy FARM Program for an hour-long webinar covering the latest on New World screwworm. Learn about the current situation, potential impacts on the [Read More …]

NMPF releases 2025 Activities & Accomplishments Report

March 13, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

2025 was a year of profound challenges and great accomplishments for dairy. NMPF has led, managed and reacted to considerable change over the past year. “We hope this year in review adds to the confidence [Read More …]

Affordable Nutrition? Dairy Delivers

March 10, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A public service announcement: In 2026, when it comes to nutrition and affordability, dairy is tough to beat. A look at consumer price data since 2023 shows dairy products staying affordable even as rising [Read More …]

IDFA and NMPF Send Letter to West Virginia State Legislature Regarding Added Sugars Legislation

March 9, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

IDFA and NMPF sent a letter today requesting that milk, yogurt, and cheese be explicitly exempted from the added sugar limits proposed in legislation currently being considered by the West Virginia state legislature. ******* Dear [Read More …]

Dairy Preparedness in the Face of New World Screwworm

March 6, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Monday, March 16, 2026 2-3 p.m. ET Join NMPF and the National Dairy FARM Program for an hour-long webinar covering the latest on New World screwworm. Learn about the current situation, potential impacts on the [Read More …]

USDA Dairy Purchases Match NMPF Request

March 5, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

USDA took steps to boost low milk prices and expand dairy consumption through $148 million in Section 32 purchases announced Feb. 19, pledging to buy a balanced, effectively targeted mix of dairy products, including the [Read More …]

New Trade Deals Include Key Dairy Priorities

March 5, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Following significant engagement from NMPF and the U.S. Dairy Export Council, the United States signed new trade agreements in February with Indonesia, Taiwan, Argentina and Bangladesh that strengthen export opportunities for America’s dairy farmers. These [Read More …]

FDA Finalizes Cottage Cheese Exemption

March 5, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

After nearly a decade of back-and-forth, FDA announced Feb. 19 that Grade “A” cottage cheese is getting an exemption from FDA’s Food Traceability Rule. This exemption from the added traceability requirements tied to foods on [Read More …]

Milk production is still strong, up 4.2% overall, with milkfat production up 5.6% year-over-year

March 2, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Several signs of particularly strong domestic protein demand shone through in recently released November data: commercial disappearance of all products on a skim solids basis (which includes protein) rose 4.8% September–November 2025 over a year [Read More …]

Real Milk Extends Its Comeback

February 25, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In the long run, reality wins. In the decades-old saga of Real Milk vs. The Plant-based Imposters, Team Real had another good year in 2025. While retail sales of fluid milk stayed steady, sales of [Read More …]

DMC Signup Ends Feb. 26; NMPF Urges Farmers to Lock in Benefits

February 24, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Signup for the Dairy Margin Coverage Program ends Thursday. NMPF is urging farmers to apply for the program as part of a risk management strategy that helps dairy producers weather economic swings. “Dairy Margin Coverage [Read More …]

NMPF Lauds USDA Dairy Purchase Announcement

February 23, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

$148 million in Section 32 funds matches NMPF November request Dairy farmers thanked USDA and Sec. Brooke Rollins for taking steps to boost low milk prices and expand dairy consumption through significant Section 32 purchases [Read More …]

U.S.-Taiwan Trade Agreement Delivers Major Wins for U.S. Dairy

February 16, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN) commended the signing late yesterday of a landmark trade agreement between the United States and Taiwan that [Read More …]

Preparing Farms for Immigration Enforcement Challenges

February 13, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 1-2:30 p.m. ET After decades of Congress failing to advance meaningful agricultural labor reform, more active and visible enforcement activities are creating significant challenges for farms across the United States. NMPF [Read More …]

Joint Statement from NMPF and USDEC on USDA Food for Peace Funding Allocations

February 5, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Milk Producers Federation and U.S. Dairy Export Council today commended USDA’s Food for Peace funding allocations for fiscal year 2025 that include support for Ready-to-Use Supplementary Foods that incorporate milk powders. The announcements [Read More …]

Dairy Market Report: Milk Supplies Weigh on Prices Despite Export Gains

January 26, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Strong milk production remains the central driver of milk markets, with Sept.-Nov. 2025 production up 4 percent year-over-year on a liquid basis and 4.9 percent on a milk solids basis. The abundance is driving increased [Read More …]

NMPF Statement of Signing of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

January 14, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

“Dairy farmers and their cooperatives couldn’t be more thrilled that whole and 2% milk is returning to school meals. Dairy is a nutrition powerhouse that should be used to its fullest potential — and that means making [Read More …]

NMPF releases 2025 Dairy Data Highlights report

January 13, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

NMPF’s Dairy Data Highlights report 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 [Read More …]

New Dietary Guidelines Affirm Dairy’s Central Role in a Healthy Diet and Recommend Dairy Products at All Healthy Fat Levels

January 8, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) today released the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). The report affirms dairy products’ central role in federal nutrition recommendations, recommends Americans consume [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Testifies on State of Maritime Supply Chain

U.S. Steps Up Screwworm Fight

Last Chance to Register: Dairy Preparedness in the Face of New World Screwworm

NMPF releases 2025 Activities & Accomplishments Report

Affordable Nutrition? Dairy Delivers

IDFA and NMPF Send Letter to West Virginia State Legislature Regarding Added Sugars Legislation

Dairy Preparedness in the Face of New World Screwworm

USDA Dairy Purchases Match NMPF Request

New Trade Deals Include Key Dairy Priorities

FDA Finalizes Cottage Cheese Exemption

Milk production is still strong, up 4.2% overall, with milkfat production up 5.6% year-over-year

Real Milk Extends Its Comeback

NMPF Lauds USDA Dairy Purchase Announcement

U.S.-Taiwan Trade Agreement Delivers Major Wins for U.S. Dairy

Preparing Farms for Immigration Enforcement Challenges

Joint Statement from NMPF and USDEC on USDA Food for Peace Funding Allocations

Dairy Market Report: Milk Supplies Weigh on Prices Despite Export Gains

NMPF Statement of Signing of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

NMPF releases 2025 Dairy Data Highlights report

New Dietary Guidelines Affirm Dairy’s Central Role in a Healthy Diet and Recommend Dairy Products at All Healthy Fat Levels

NMPF Statement on the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

NMPF Leads Charge to Prioritize Dairy in 2026 USMCA Review

DMC Margin Drifts Toward Payments

Whole Milk Win Points the Way Forward

NMPF Farmer Focus: Dream Winds Dairy Coopersville, MI

NMPF Farmer Focus on Mooney Dairy

Milkfat Supply Outpaces Demand In Recent Months

NMPF Celebrates House Passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

NMPF’s Galen Closes Career, With a Message

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