National Milk Producers Federation
From $150 Holstein steers to $1,500 Angus-cross calves: NMPF’s Gregg Doud explains how technology transformed dairy economics and why 70% adoption may be the ceiling.
As beef-on-dairy income drives record herd expansion, former trade ambassador warns federal intervention in commodity markets “never works” and risks disrupting dairy’s global dominance.
As dairy farmers perfect beef integration that supplies 20% of U.S. beef, tariff removal threatens to depress cull cow and crossbred calf prices.
National Milk Producers Federation chief says Section 232 tariffs are leveraged to fix Canada’s ‘unique’ dairy trade barriers.
The U.S. dairy industry has lost 71% of its farms since 2000, yet milk production has surged by 38%. Discover how a smaller, high-tech fleet of farms is keeping up.
Between a new DHS clarification and G.T. Thompson’s transformative 350-day contract bill, dairy leaders Gregg Doud and Rick Naerebout weigh in on the path to workforce stability.
With a steady hand on the tiller of trade and a watchful eye on biosecurity, the industry is poised to turn this era of investment into a legacy of global dominance.
Discover how Dr. Jody Kull takes dairy protocols in stagnant binders and creates fluid risk-management tools that improve calf care, transition health, and team communication.
A new survey shows teenagers trust dairy more than any other age group as schools prepare to bring whole milk back to menus under updated federal nutrition rules.
Beijing’s new duties on EU dairy, a response to EV tariffs, create turbulent waters for European exporters while opening potential, albeit limited, market opportunities for U.S. dairy amid a broader push for global diversification.
Congress has passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, reversing a 2012 restriction and allowing schools to offer whole and 2% milk again (pending the president’s signature).
As the dairy industry navigates the future, it’s clear using a combination of innovation, consumer engagement and sustainable practices will be pivotal.
By continuing to support technological research, providing economic incentives, and fostering industry-wide collaboration, the dairy industry is poised for a promising future, where sustainability serves as the foundation of its growth.
The future of the dairy industry is rife with opportunity. Gregg Doud with NMPF highlighted the industry’s strides forward, its present challenges and the promising path ahead.
As Randy Mooney exits his role as NMPF chairman, he leaves behind not only a legacy of accomplishments but also a thriving community ready to embrace new opportunities.
Addressing workforce challenges is a pivotal concern within the dairy industry. Dairy leaders recently shared their insights and strategies on overcoming these challenges. Here’s what they had to say.
This event is crafted to empower both producers and businesses with invaluable insights and connections that will propel their dairy ventures forward.
From beef-on-dairy calves fetching record prices to $11 billion in new processing plants, U.S. dairy is riding a wave of momentum fueled by consumer demand for protein and historic levels of investment.
Through the perspectives shared by these pioneering producers, it becomes clear progressive dairy farming is a dynamic blend of embracing change, leveraging technology and honoring essential values.
As attendees soon gather at the World Dairy Expo Tanbark to celebrate the illustrious career of Jim Mulhern being named World Dairy Expo’s 2025 Industry Person of the Year, one thing is very clear: his contributions to the U.S. dairy industry.
NMPF and USDEC took center stage as they testified before the U.S. International Trade Commission. Their message was clear: The U.S. government must take decisive steps to hold trading partners accountable.
This landmark agreement promises to open new horizons for American dairy exports, signaling a new era of trade opportunities and partnerships in Southeast Asia.
Aggressive immigration enforcement has had dairy farmers concerned about their ability to milk cows 365 days a year without interruption.
Recently, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has intensified operations, with a spotlight on farms West.
The Senate Agriculture Committee has advanced the bipartisan Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, a major step toward restoring whole and 2% milk options in schools.
A progressive step is expected to enhance market access for U.S. dairy producers, signaling a positive trend in dissolving non-tariff barriers, a commitment upheld by the Trump administration.
The prospect of a U.S.-UK trade agreement has been long overdue. This new framework for negotiations marks a crucial turning point as the U.S. seeks a level playing field with global dairy exporters.