In October, the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and American Farm Bureau Insurance Services (AFBIS) will submit their final proposal to the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) for a new dairy insurance poli
A new dairy revenue protection (DRP) program launched this year. U.S. Farm Report sat down with one of the program of the creator to see how the program works and how it differs from MPP.
Rob Vandenheuvel, General Manager, Milk Producers Council of California, discussed the upcoming MPP-Dairy enrollment deadline in MPC's latest weekly newsletter.
The 2011 Food and Farm Facts book and map poster, produced by the American Farm Bureau Federation's Public Relations Department, is fresh off the press.
The American Farm Bureau Federation has outlined its recommended changes to the Dairy Margin Protection Program which it believes would increase the effectiveness of the risk management program.
Here’s what AFBF is su
During the final day of their annual meeting on Monday, delegates of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation voted to change their language regarding supply management.
Currently under MPP-Dairy, dairy farmers purchasing federal income margin insurance were required to pay 25% of the premium to USDA in February, with the balance due June 1. Schumer's proposal allows dairy co-ops or pri
Sen. Kristen Gillibrand is imploring fellow New Yorker and President Donald Trump to only support Farm Bill legislation that aids dairy farmers by refunding Dairy Margin Protection Program payments.
Dairy farmers have a stronger safety net against low milk prices and high feed costs under the new federal farm bill, and more federal dollars will be spent to spur international trade of American agricultural products.
When shopping the open market consider your family’s current and upcoming needs, such as major surgeries or the birth of a child. In addition, see what subsidies you might be able to use.