NMPF Joins Farm Groups Touting Benefits of Agricultural Trade in Letter to Incoming Trump Administration
The National Milk Producers Federation joined 15 other farm organizations in sending a letter to President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect Michael Pence highlighting the importance of trade to America’s farmers. By National Milk Producers Federation.
Dairy farmers are losing the battle over ‘milk’
The word “milk” may be a misnomer. By Melody Hahm.
Dairy subsidies are hard to swallow
Some might say too much cheese is a good problem to have. Finally, shoppers at the grocery store can afford pricier cheese for their Triscuits.
NMPF endorses Trans Pacific Partnership
The National Milk Producers Federation Board of Directors today endorsed the Trans Pacific Partnership after its staff and the U.S. Dairy Export Council spent the last few months analyzing the trade agreement.
Deadline extended for Dairy Margin Protection Program
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, speaking recently at the National Milk Producers Federation annual meeting, announced extended deadlines for the Dairy Margin Protection Program. Farmers have until Dec. 5 to enroll in the voluntary program, established by the 2014 Farm Bill.
NMPF Launches Online Calculator to Help Farmers Select Coverage Levels under New Dairy Safety Net
The National Milk Producers Federation today launched an online, downloadable calculator to help farmers select coverage levels under the new federal dairy safety net, known as the Margin Protection Program for dairy (MPP). The calculator is located at www.futurefordairy.com/mpp-calculator.
NMPF, USDEC Threaten To Withdraw Support for Trans-Pacific Partnership
The majority of U.S. dairy farmer cooperatives and dairy processing companies, all of which are members of the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) or the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), today threatened to withdraw support from the pending Trans-Pacific trade agreement if Japan and Canada refuse to follow through on pledges to provide comprehensive market […]
DFA #Cheeses Recognized
Congratulations to Dairy Farmers of America’s (DFA) for having six of its cheese products earned recognition at the 2012 National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Championship Cheese Contest in Orlando, Fla.
Report Concludes #Dairy Security Act in Farm Bill Best for Farmers
US – A new analysis issued by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) points out the advantages of the margin insurance and market stabilization-based approach to reforming dairy policy, according to the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), which urged members of Congress to review the report and act on the Farm Bill yet in 2012.
#NMPF and IDFA Oppose Raw Milk Amendment
The two organizations representing America’s dairy farmers and dairy foods companies jointly announced their opposition to a proposal in the Senate that would allow the interstate sales of raw milk.