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NMPF statement on USDA Federal Order announcement

July 25, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy farmers nationwide are grateful that USDA is moving forward by including the full scope of NMPF’s proposal to guide the dairy industry forward as it modernizes the Federal Milk Marketing Order system. This recognition [Read More …]

USDA Extends Deadline for Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Until August 11

July 25, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline for the new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) to August 11, 2023. This extension gives Missouri organic dairy producers more than two additional weeks [Read More …]

USDA Under Secretary Moffitt Leads U.S. Delegation to UN Food Systems Summit Stocktaking Moment in Rome

July 21, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt will lead the U.S. delegation to the United Nations Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment in Rome, Italy, July 24-26, accompanied by leaders [Read More …]

Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP)

July 21, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) was created to assist certified organic dairy producers facing a unique set of challenges in recent years, including higher costs attributed to the pandemic and drought conditions across [Read More …]

Data Training Webinar: Dairy Data

July 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Date:  Thursday, June 29, 2023 Time:  1:00 PM ET Duration:  1 hour Presenters: Jerry Cessna and Angel Terán This webinar has been recorded and will be available for viewing on our Multimedia webpage soon. Description:  Did you know that in [Read More …]

USDA Hiring Engineers, Natural Resource Specialists Nationwide

June 29, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Strengthening Inflation Reduction Act Implementation, Enhancing Agricultural Conservation On June 23, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is ramping up hiring for key positions that will help strengthen agricultural conservation efforts and turn [Read More …]

DEC Encourages New Yorkers to Sign Up for ‘Love Our New York Lands’ Stewardship Events

June 28, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Volunteer Events Scheduled at 13 State-Owned Campgrounds on July 8 Online registration now open. Sign up on the Parks & Trails New York’s website (leaves DEC website). New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) [Read More …]

Old Bulls Bring New Genetic Benefits To Light

June 28, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Germplasm Collection at the National Animal Germplasm Program is an Invaluable Asset for Understanding the Genetics Heritage of U.S. Livestock and Preventing the Loss of Genetic Diversity Animal genetics plays a crucial role in [Read More …]

Biden Administration Announces Funding for Homegrown Biofuels as Part of Investing in America Agenda

June 28, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Funds Are Being Provided by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act; USDA Awards First Round of Funding to 59 Infrastructure Projects U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA plans to invest [Read More …]

Biden Administration Announces Intended Investment of Approximately $300 Million in 50 Projects

June 27, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced its selection of 50 projects for potential award, totaling approximately $300 million. These innovative projects will help improve access to land, capital, and markets for underserved farmers, [Read More …]

Data Training Webinar: Dairy Data

June 23, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Webinar Details: Date: Thursday, June 29, 2023 Time: 1:00 PM ET Duration: 1 hour Presenters: Jerry Cessna and Angel Terán Description: Did you know that in recent decades, per capita consumption for several major [Read More …]

Biden Administration Partners with Agricultural Producers to Strengthen Markets and Create Jobs for Producers in 19 States

June 20, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Investments are Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is making investments that will create new and better markets for agricultural producers [Read More …]

Sporadic Showers in the Corn Belt

June 19, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending June 16, 2023 The long-awaited rains have disappointed so far. A weekend drizzle and sporadic showers over the past few days have not added up to much, [Read More …]

USDA Launches Effort to Strengthen Substantiation of Animal-Raising Claims

June 15, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that it is implementing a multi-step effort aimed at strengthening the substantiation of animal-raising claims. This action builds on the significant work USDA has already undertaken to [Read More …]

Biden Administration Announces Over $700 Million to Connect People in Rural Areas to High-Speed Internet

June 14, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Funding Part of Investing in America Agenda U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $714 million in grants and loans to connect thousands of rural residents, farmers and business owners in 19 states to [Read More …]

Biden Administration Announces Over $700 Million to Connect People in Rural Areas to High-Speed Internet

June 14, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Funding Part of Investing in America Agenda U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $714 million in grants and loans to connect thousands of rural residents, farmers and business owners in 19 states to [Read More …]

USDA Issues WASDE Report for June – All Milk Price Estimate for 2023 Lowered to $19.95

June 12, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

In the USDA’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) issued June 9, milk production for 2023 is forecast lower than last month on slower growth in milk-per-cow than previously expected. Milk production for 2024 [Read More …]

USDA Announces $23 Million in Grant Funding Available to Support the U.S. Dairy Industry

June 12, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $23 million in grant funding is available to support processing capacity expansion, on-farm improvements, and technical assistance services to producers through the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives. The [Read More …]

United States Requests USMCA Dispute Settlement Consultations on Mexico’s Agricultural Biotechnology Measures

June 7, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today announced that the United States has requested dispute settlement consultations with Mexico under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). These consultations regard certain Mexican measures concerning products of agricultural [Read More …]

Dairy Will Seize Generational FMMO Opportunity

June 5, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

USDA has moved forward on our request by announcing an “action plan,” and we at NMPF are pleased that the formal process of modernizing Federal Milk Marketing Orders is now officially underway. The department’s plan announced [Read More …]

Too Much Cheese

June 5, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending June 2, 2023 There is simply too much cheese. USDA’s Dairy Market News reports that cheese production schedules are “steady to stronger” and, for some cheesemakers, “limited [Read More …]

USDA Extends Application Deadline for Revenue Loss Programs to July 14

June 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Nine Partner Organizations to Provide Assistance with ERP Phase Two Applications The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline for the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase Two and Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP) [Read More …]

USDA, DHS Cut Ribbon on National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility Release & Contact Info Press Release Release No. 0119.23 Contact: USDA Press Email: press@usda.gov

June 1, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) officials celebrated the dedication and ribbon-cutting of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF). This facility, which offers the [Read More …]

Time Is Running Out to Be Counted in USDA Agriculture Census

May 30, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

This is your last chance to complete the 2022 Census of Agriculture, as there is only one week left to return the questionnaire. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will [Read More …]

Class III Markets Tumble

May 30, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending May 26, 2023 CME spot whey powder touched a record low on Monday, trading below 26ȼ for the first time in its five-year tenure at the spot [Read More …]

ADC sends letter of support for USDA hearing on NMPF petition

May 26, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

“Our farmers agree the Class I mover should be restored to the ‘higher of’ as soon as possible.” American Dairy Coalition sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack asking USDA to grant a hearing [Read More …]

USDA, DHS Cut Ribbon on National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility

May 26, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) officials celebrated the dedication and ribbon-cutting of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF). This facility, which offers the [Read More …]

USDA, University of Kentucky Break Ground on New Forage Research Building

May 24, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new research facility, known as the Forage-Animal Production Research Unit (FAPRU), on the University of Kentucky campus. The ceremony was hosted by the U.S. Department [Read More …]

USDA Offers Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers Cover Increased Costs

May 23, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces assistance for dairy producers with the new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP). ODMAP is established to help mitigate market volatility, higher input and transportation costs, and unstable [Read More …]

WSJ Article Reveals USDA Threat to Ban Flavored Milk in Schools While 90% of Parents with Children in School Oppose the Move

May 17, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

School Milk Processors Have Pledged to Reduce Added Sugars Ahead of USDA Proposed Standards According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, top officials with the U.S. Department of Agriculture remain fixated on banning chocolate [Read More …]

NMPF statement on USDA Federal Order announcement

USDA Extends Deadline for Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Until August 11

USDA Under Secretary Moffitt Leads U.S. Delegation to UN Food Systems Summit Stocktaking Moment in Rome

Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP)

Data Training Webinar: Dairy Data

USDA Hiring Engineers, Natural Resource Specialists Nationwide

DEC Encourages New Yorkers to Sign Up for ‘Love Our New York Lands’ Stewardship Events

Old Bulls Bring New Genetic Benefits To Light

Biden Administration Announces Funding for Homegrown Biofuels as Part of Investing in America Agenda

Biden Administration Announces Intended Investment of Approximately $300 Million in 50 Projects

Data Training Webinar: Dairy Data

Biden Administration Partners with Agricultural Producers to Strengthen Markets and Create Jobs for Producers in 19 States

Sporadic Showers in the Corn Belt

USDA Launches Effort to Strengthen Substantiation of Animal-Raising Claims

Biden Administration Announces Over $700 Million to Connect People in Rural Areas to High-Speed Internet

Biden Administration Announces Over $700 Million to Connect People in Rural Areas to High-Speed Internet

USDA Issues WASDE Report for June – All Milk Price Estimate for 2023 Lowered to $19.95

USDA Announces $23 Million in Grant Funding Available to Support the U.S. Dairy Industry

United States Requests USMCA Dispute Settlement Consultations on Mexico’s Agricultural Biotechnology Measures

Dairy Will Seize Generational FMMO Opportunity

Too Much Cheese

USDA Extends Application Deadline for Revenue Loss Programs to July 14

USDA, DHS Cut Ribbon on National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility Release & Contact Info Press Release Release No. 0119.23 Contact: USDA Press Email: press@usda.gov

Time Is Running Out to Be Counted in USDA Agriculture Census

Class III Markets Tumble

ADC sends letter of support for USDA hearing on NMPF petition

USDA, DHS Cut Ribbon on National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility

USDA, University of Kentucky Break Ground on New Forage Research Building

USDA Offers Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers Cover Increased Costs

WSJ Article Reveals USDA Threat to Ban Flavored Milk in Schools While 90% of Parents with Children in School Oppose the Move

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