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Tariff Pause on Chinese Imports Extended Until November 10

August 20, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

President Trump signed an executive order this week that extended a reduction in the heightened tariff levels between the United States and China for 90 days, delaying the implementation of additional 34% U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports [Read More …]

FDA Proposal Eliminates 18 Dairy Standards

August 8, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Food and Drug Administration proposed July 16 to revoke 18 standards of identity (SOIs) for dairy products, concluding that these standards are no longer necessary to promote honesty and fair dealing in the interest [Read More …]

Dairy Maintains Momentum Through Turbulence

August 7, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

It doesn’t really need to be said, because evidence is everywhere. But it’s worth repeating, in light of how easy it is to lose focus among turbulence in labor, trade and politics: Dairy’s future is [Read More …]

Farmer Focus: Casa Grande Dairy Co. Casa Grande, AZ

July 31, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The dairy industry has historically relied on skilled immigrants to make up for labor shortages in rural America. Getting milk to market and caring for the daily needs and health and wellbeing of our cows [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Industry Celebrates Julie Callahan Nomination for Chief Agricultural Negotiator

July 21, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN) commended President Trump’s nomination of Dr. Julie Callahan to serve as Chief Agricultural Negotiator for the [Read More …]

Beautiful Bill’s Passage Paves Way For Whole Milk

July 16, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A massive tax and spending bill is now law — but with half a year left, Congress now can turn its attention to getting whole milk back in schools, NMPF’s Paul Bleiberg said in a [Read More …]

Preparing for Immigration Enforcement Challenges

July 10, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

DATE & TIME Tuesday, July 22, 2025 1-2:30 p.m. ET DESCRIPTION Join NMPF for a members-only webinar addressing immigration enforcement on dairy farms, which has left many dairy farmers anxious about how to protect [Read More …]

We Call Out The Crock For What It Isn’t

July 8, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Crock /kräk/ (noun). 1. An earthenware pot or jar. 2. (North American, informal) Something considered to be complete nonsense. Yup. And there they go again. Country Crock, which for generations has had the unfortunate challenge [Read More …]

American Butter Institute Takes Aim At Country Crock

July 7, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The American Butter Institute, an organization managed and staffed by NMPF, asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to take action against Country Crock’s “dairy free salted butter” in a complaint sent June 25, asserting that the [Read More …]

Farm Provides Governance Update

July 7, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program emphasized important farmer involvement through its various governance groups in updates related to the next program cycle during NMPF’s June Board of Directors meeting. The FARM [Read More …]

Applauds Senate Reconciliation Dairy Provisions, Urges Congress Toward Final Action

July 3, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Milk Producers Federation, the largest U.S. dairy-farmer organization, commended the U.S. Senate for the bill’s dairy and agriculture provisions, which will create greater financial certainty for producers. NMPF is hopeful that the House [Read More …]

NMPF Applauds Senate Reconciliation Dairy Provisions, Urges Congress Toward Final Action

July 3, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Milk Producers Federation, the largest U.S. dairy-farmer organization, commended the U.S. Senate for the bill’s dairy and agriculture provisions, which will create greater financial certainty for producers. NMPF is hopeful that the House [Read More …]

NMPF: 2025 Joint Dairy Industry Annual Meeting – Nov. 9-12

July 2, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The 2025 Joint Annual Meeting of the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and United Dairy Industry Association (UDIA) taking place Nov. 9-12. This year’s annual meeting theme, “Driving Results [Read More …]

In Washington, Change is a Challenge

July 2, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

As the initial flurry of activity in the new administration and Congress moves into the heat of summer in Washington, the challenges and fault lines that come with addressing major issues including labor, trade and taxes are [Read More …]

NMPF Dairy Market Report June 2025

June 26, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Strengthening domestic sales of yogurt, butter, cheese and dry skim milk drove higher gains in overall domestic commercial milk use from February through April. Dairy exports dropped back during that period, as losses in dry [Read More …]

Federal Regulations Evolving Fast

June 25, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The regulatory climate in Washington is shifting in unprecedented ways, requiring quick responses and an eye for opportunities, NMPF regulation experts said in a Dairy Defined podcast released today. The pace of evolution is “Intense, [Read More …]

NMPF Supports Senate Ag Committee Farm Policy Investments

June 18, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Milk Producers Federation today commended the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee for including important resources in their budget reconciliation proposal that would boost rural economies and support unmet needs. “Dairy farmers are [Read More …]

Farmers advocate for dairy, approve trade initiative at board meeting

June 17, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy farmers from across the nation approved a new initiative to boost dairy exports and welcomed a new cooperative member as well as new farmer-leaders at the National Milk Producers Federation’s Board of Directors meeting, [Read More …]

NMPF Farmers Advocate for Dairy, Approve Trade Initiative at Board Meeting

June 13, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy farmers from across the nation approved a new initiative to boost dairy exports and welcomed a new cooperative member as well as new farmer-leaders at the National Milk Producers Federation’s Board of Directors meeting, [Read More …]

NMPF Names 2025 National Dairy Leadership Scholarship Winners

June 13, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Four graduate students researching in areas that benefit dairy cooperatives and farmers are receiving scholarships as part of the 2025 NMPF National Dairy Leadership Scholarship Program, with one being honored through a scholarship created this [Read More …]

FMMO Changes in Effect As Of June 1

June 5, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

June 1, World Milk Day and the start of National Dairy Month, also marked the end of a multi-year process NMPF initiated and led, with the official implementation of the Final Rule to update Federal [Read More …]

Whole Milk Poised for Senate Committee Vote

June 4, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act is poised for more progress later today, with the Senate Agriculture Committee drafting its own version of the legislation, following the House of Representatives in moving forward critical [Read More …]

Whole Milk Bill; Courts Strike Down Tariffs

June 4, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Senate Committee to Vote on Whole Milk Bill Next Tuesday The Senate Agriculture Committee will hold a markup next Tuesday of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, legislation backed by NMPF that would allow public [Read More …]

U.S. and Mexico Dairy Summit Yields Renewed Commitment To Growth And Collaboration

May 30, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. and Mexican dairy sectors renewed a partnership and unveiled a work plan today to enhance industry collaboration at their seventh annual summit convened this week in Madison, Wisconsin. The industry representatives reaffirming their [Read More …]

NMPF and USDEC Efforts Achieve Streamlined Process for U.S. Dairy Exports to Costa Rica

May 30, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

In a key win for U.S. dairy exporters’ ability to help meet Costa Rican dairy demand, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Costa Rica’s National Animal Health Service (SENASA) have agreed to put in [Read More …]

Yogurt, butter and American-type cheese provided bright spots in domestic commercial use during Q1

May 29, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Total U.S. dairy exports have steadily increased over the past three months. First quarter U.S. milk production rose 0.8% from a year earlier, due mostly to increased cow numbers; milk solids production grew by 2.1% [Read More …]

NMPF and USDEC Efforts Achieve Streamlined Process for U.S. Dairy Exports to Costa Rica

May 28, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In a key win for U.S. dairy exporters’ ability to help meet Costa Rican dairy demand, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Costa Rica’s National Animal Health Service (SENASA) have agreed to put in [Read More …]

Whole Milk Legislation has 60% Chance This Year, Sen. Welch Says

May 23, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act has a 60% chance of becoming law this year, with congressional momentum building along with consensus that whole milk in schools is the best option for schoolkids, Sen. [Read More …]

Whole Milk Legislation Has 60% Chance This Year

May 22, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act has a 60% chance of becoming law this year, with congressional momentum building along with consensus that whole milk in schools is the best option for schoolkids, Sen. [Read More …]

House Ag Committee Approves Budget Measure; House Ways and Means Approves Section 199A Extension

May 21, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

House Ag Committee Approves Budget Measure Including Farm Bill Elements After two days of intense discussion and debate, the House Agriculture Committee this week approved a spending package that reduces Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program spending [Read More …]

Tariff Pause on Chinese Imports Extended Until November 10

FDA Proposal Eliminates 18 Dairy Standards

Dairy Maintains Momentum Through Turbulence

Farmer Focus: Casa Grande Dairy Co. Casa Grande, AZ

U.S. Dairy Industry Celebrates Julie Callahan Nomination for Chief Agricultural Negotiator

Beautiful Bill’s Passage Paves Way For Whole Milk

Preparing for Immigration Enforcement Challenges

We Call Out The Crock For What It Isn’t

American Butter Institute Takes Aim At Country Crock

Farm Provides Governance Update

Applauds Senate Reconciliation Dairy Provisions, Urges Congress Toward Final Action

NMPF Applauds Senate Reconciliation Dairy Provisions, Urges Congress Toward Final Action

NMPF: 2025 Joint Dairy Industry Annual Meeting – Nov. 9-12

In Washington, Change is a Challenge

NMPF Dairy Market Report June 2025

Federal Regulations Evolving Fast

NMPF Supports Senate Ag Committee Farm Policy Investments

Farmers advocate for dairy, approve trade initiative at board meeting

NMPF Farmers Advocate for Dairy, Approve Trade Initiative at Board Meeting

NMPF Names 2025 National Dairy Leadership Scholarship Winners

FMMO Changes in Effect As Of June 1

Whole Milk Poised for Senate Committee Vote

Whole Milk Bill; Courts Strike Down Tariffs

U.S. and Mexico Dairy Summit Yields Renewed Commitment To Growth And Collaboration

NMPF and USDEC Efforts Achieve Streamlined Process for U.S. Dairy Exports to Costa Rica

Yogurt, butter and American-type cheese provided bright spots in domestic commercial use during Q1

NMPF and USDEC Efforts Achieve Streamlined Process for U.S. Dairy Exports to Costa Rica

Whole Milk Legislation has 60% Chance This Year, Sen. Welch Says

Whole Milk Legislation Has 60% Chance This Year

House Ag Committee Approves Budget Measure; House Ways and Means Approves Section 199A Extension

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