National Milk Producers Federation
National Milk Producers Federation praises Senate decision to end farm bill debate.
Inaction puts U.S. “behind the curve."--Jerry Kozak, National Milk Producers Federation.
The California congressman has been a leading champion of the U.S. dairy industry.
Voting ends Dec. 15 to select three national winners.
If Congress fails to approve the pending 2012 farm bill, the 1949 permanent law will kick in next month. The result could be dairy support prices of $40 per cwt.
Mulhern’s position is a new one within National Milk Producers Federation.
Time running out for legislators to improve dairy farmer safety net.
With White House status quo, other leadership shifts will shape direction of farm and dairy legislation.
Since enrollment began in September 2010, the FARM Animal Care Program has been implemented on dairy farms accounting for 41% of the nation’s milk supply.
Revamped website to be followed with new product descriptors.
With milk prices low and feed costs high, the folks at Greenbacker DairyFarm in Durham have found themselves receiving some financial assistance over the past several months, along with dairies across the country, in the form of a federal farm subsidy.It’s not all that much, “but it helps,” said Joe Greenbacker, who, with his family, runs the expansive farm on Route 68 - and whose ancestors have farmed in the region for centuries.
With the expiration of the 2008 farm bill, dairy producers are left without a safety net. Our partners at AgDay look at what it means for the industry.
The coalition effort will call attention to the fact that the farm bill is important to more Americans than just those working in agriculture.
National dairy leader says U.S. dairies are approaching a crisis comparable to or worse than 2009.
Reps. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) and David Scott (D-Ga.), would make dramatic changes to the farm bill’s dairy title by eliminating its market stabilization program.
The House farm bill draft contains the major elements of the Dairy Security Act, which evolved from Foundation for the Future.
Supreme Court ruling on controversial Arizona law underscores need for uniform federal solution to resolve immigration troubles.
Bipartisan legislation would enable U.S. companies to expand exports to Russia when it joins the World Trade Organization this year.
The Senate is expected to begin debating this and other amendments to the Farm Bill this week.
Sarah Leonard joins several young farmers in Washington, D.C., to discuss the importance of the farm bill for the next generation of ag producers.
NMPF working with ag committee leaders to expedite vote in Senate.
National Milk Producers Federation says measure’s impact creates huge out-of-pocket increases for dairy farmers.
Nearly 30 farm groups endorse dairy policy changes.
National Milk Producers Federation promotes dairy reform package at its annual meeting.
This is an opportunity to place a renewed emphasis on highlighting the importance and value of American-made dairy foods.
Twenty-five dairy manufacturers sent letters to Agriculture Committee members, calling on them to oppose supply management proposals and adopt a compromise producer safety net.
By not allowing states to increase their vehicle weight limits, dairy coalition says safety of nation’s roads are in jeopardy, additional costs are imposed on businesses.
The updated nutrition standards require that low-fat or fat-free milk remain a part of every school meal.
NMPF says now is the time to move forward, even if that requires dairy-specific provisions that not necessarily align with “any requirements for the beef industry.”
U.S. dairy farms will have until May 1 to come into compliance.