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Milk-drinking is having a moment

February 25, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Driving much consumer interest in real milk consumption is the awareness that it’s a protein powerhouse. And that’s only part of the unique package of essential nutrients milk has to offer that leaves over-engineered, nutritionally inferior [Read More …]

Dairy Market Report: Fluid milk sales rise as cheese exports hit record highs

February 21, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Fluid milk sales in the United States showed their first year-over-year gain in 15 years during 2024, rising by 0.6% over 2023. 2024’s fourth quarter was a rather weak one for U.S. dairy exports, but [Read More …]

NMPF Fights Back on Flawed FDA Labeling Regulations

February 20, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

U.S. Dairy Hits New Record Low for Milk and Dairy Beef Residues The National Milk Producers Federation’s latest Regulatory Register outlines emerging and ongoing regulatory issues affecting American dairy farmers and their cooperatives in the [Read More …]

Science Makes the Case for Whole Milk, Teicholz Says

February 14, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

You don’t have to be part of the dairy sector to see how important whole milk is for children, best-selling author Nina Teicholz, Ph.D., said in the latest Dairy Defined Podcast. That’s because nutrition [Read More …]

NMPF Statement on Bipartisan Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

February 14, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

“NMPF commends House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-PA, and Rep. Kim Schrier, D-WA, for continuing to lead their bipartisan Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act to help increase kids’ access to milk’s vital [Read More …]

FMMO Victory Caps Successful 2024, Gives 2025 Momentum

February 7, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Four years of NMPF’s coordinated leadership set a positive tone for 2025, with USDA’s announcement Jan. 16 that all federal orders had accepted its proposal for Federal Milk Marketing Order modernization. NMPF thanked USDA [Read More …]

NMPF Fights Back on Flawed Labeling Regulations, Prepares for Regulatory Freeze

February 7, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

NMPF filed comments with the Food and Drug Administration Jan. 17 opposing its proposed rule that would require saturated fat, sodium and added sugar to be displayed prominently on the front of packaged foods. The proposed nutrition label, referred [Read More …]

NMPF Prepares Trade Policy Asks

February 6, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

NMPF and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) shared their U.S. dairy trade priorities with USDA and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on Jan. 27, following an “America First Trade Policy” executive order issued by President [Read More …]

NMPF applauds bipartisan effort to expand access to whole milk

January 28, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

“NMPF commends Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson, R-PA, and Kim Schrier, D-WA, and Senators Roger Marshall, R-KS, Peter Welch, D-VT, Dave McCormick, R-PA, and John Fetterman, D-PA, for their leadership in boosting students’ access to crucial [Read More …]

NMPF ready to work as new government takes shape

January 22, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Milk Producers Federation congratulates President Donald Trump and the leaders of the new Congress and administration and is ready and eager to work on a wide range of challenging issues as the new [Read More …]

NMPF Congratulates President Trump, Agricultural Leadership as Government Takes Shape

January 21, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Milk Producers Federation congratulates President Donald Trump and the leaders of the new Congress and administration and is ready and eager to work on a wide range of challenging issues as the new [Read More …]

NMPF thanks members, USDA for FMMO leadership

January 20, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

NMPF thanked USDA and the dozens of farmers and cooperative leaders who successfully steered Federal Milk Marketing Order modernization to a successful conclusion. “Dairy farmers and cooperatives have done what they do best – lead [Read More …]

FDA Releases Labeling Guidance for Plant-Based Foods Other Than “Milk”

January 15, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The FDA made a little noise this week on the fake dairy food labeling issue that unfortunately does nothing to improve a situation that NMPF has been tackling for years, i.e., that many other plant-based [Read More …]

Ready for Action: NMPF’s Bleiberg Anticipates Busy 2025

January 15, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

With a Republican “trifecta” of House, Senate and White House control, 2025 will be an active year in Washington, NMPF Executive Vice President for Government Affairs Paul Bleiberg said in a Dairy Defined Podcast released [Read More …]

New Year, New Challenges – New Opportunities for Dairy

January 9, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

A new year, a new administration, a new Congress, and new challenges. Regardless of what does or doesn’t happen this year, buckle up. And welcome to 2025. The watchword of the year is change. Voters [Read More …]

New Year, New Challenges – New Opportunities for Dairy

January 9, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

A new year, a new administration, a new Congress, and new challenges. Regardless of what does or doesn’t happen this year, buckle up. And welcome to 2025. The watchword of the year is change. Voters [Read More …]

Year-End Legislation Preserves Dairy Safety Net, Ensures Disaster Relief

January 8, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Following advocacy from NMPF and other farm stakeholders, Congress passed legislation Dec. 20 extending the 2018 farm bill through 2025 and providing relief to farmers who suffered losses from natural disasters in 2023 or 2024. [Read More …]

DMC Margin Drops Again – To Third Highest Ever

January 8, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The monthly margin under the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program lost $0.88/cwt from a month before, yet, at $14.29/cwt, still came in as the third highest since margin protection became the basic safety net program [Read More …]

Farm Bill Extension – Dairy Consumption Increases

December 17, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Congressional Work Continues on Spending Bill, Farm Bill Extension Lawmakers on Capitol Hill spent most of this week attempting to reach agreement on another short-term spending bill that will prevent a government shutdown after next [Read More …]

NMPF Dairy Market Report: October 2024

December 17, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

October’s Dairy Margin Coverage margin receded $0.40/cwt from its record level a month earlier to $15.17/cwt, the second highest level since margin protection became dairy’s basic federal safety net mechanism. October fluid milk sales were [Read More …]

Driven by Cheese, Dairy Consumption Rises Again

December 11, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Propelled by record cheese use and gains in butter, cottage cheese and yogurt, U.S. per capita dairy consumption returned to 1950s levels last year, according to USDA data released just before Thanksgiving. At 661 pounds per person, the amount [Read More …]

NMPF Poised for Action-Packed 2025 as Republicans Sweep

December 6, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

NMPF is analyzing the results of the 2024 elections, building new relationships and strengthening old ones as business-as-usual in Washington promises to shift next year with Republican control of the White House and both houses [Read More …]

Much Remains Unknown in Washington’s New Era

December 3, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Voters spoke clearly last Nov. 5: They want change in Washington. President-elect Donald Trump’s convincing victory, combined with Republican control of both houses of Congress, provides a clear path for important changes in a wide [Read More …]

Intern for Summer 2025 – Paid Internship

November 25, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

On-site InternshipTemporary Arlington, Virginia, United States Description The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) is offering a 10-12 week summer internship in the Washington D.C. metro area. This internship offers students the unique opportunity to understand better the [Read More …]

Milk-drinking is having a moment

Dairy Market Report: Fluid milk sales rise as cheese exports hit record highs

NMPF Fights Back on Flawed FDA Labeling Regulations

Science Makes the Case for Whole Milk, Teicholz Says

NMPF Statement on Bipartisan Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

FMMO Victory Caps Successful 2024, Gives 2025 Momentum

NMPF Fights Back on Flawed Labeling Regulations, Prepares for Regulatory Freeze

NMPF Prepares Trade Policy Asks

NMPF applauds bipartisan effort to expand access to whole milk

NMPF ready to work as new government takes shape

NMPF Congratulates President Trump, Agricultural Leadership as Government Takes Shape

NMPF thanks members, USDA for FMMO leadership

FDA Releases Labeling Guidance for Plant-Based Foods Other Than “Milk”

Ready for Action: NMPF’s Bleiberg Anticipates Busy 2025

New Year, New Challenges – New Opportunities for Dairy

New Year, New Challenges – New Opportunities for Dairy

Year-End Legislation Preserves Dairy Safety Net, Ensures Disaster Relief

DMC Margin Drops Again – To Third Highest Ever

Farm Bill Extension – Dairy Consumption Increases

NMPF Dairy Market Report: October 2024

Driven by Cheese, Dairy Consumption Rises Again

NMPF Poised for Action-Packed 2025 as Republicans Sweep

Much Remains Unknown in Washington’s New Era

Intern for Summer 2025 – Paid Internship

Affordability Remains A Dairy Strength

Farm Bill Prospects Fade as Washington Prepares for New Leadership

New FARM Initiative Advances Dairy Stewardship

Trump Version 2.0 Returning to Washington

September DMC Margin Sets Second Consecutive Monthly Record

Prairie Farms Celebrates NMPF Dairy Product Contest Awards. Variety Wins Over Judges.

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