Proposed WIC Change Would Decrease Access to Dairy Products

Dan Dairy, International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), Marketing, National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), This Land of Ours

A proposed change to WIC could mean less dairy. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) say the USDA’s proposed changes to the Women, Infants, and Children’s Nutrition Program will limit dairy access. “Unfortunately, the changes would decrease access to dairy products and the unique nutrient …

NMPF Chairman Highlights Dairy’s Strengths

Dan Dairy, National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF)

National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Chairman Randy Mooney, a dairy farmer from Missouri, spoke during last week’s NMPF annual meeting in Denver. He said the spirit of collaboration and facing challenges head on, embodied in the cooperative model, will give dairy strength in the years to come. More of Mooney’s comments can be found on the NMPF website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …

NMPF Urges Farmers to Consider DMC

Dan Dairy, Marketing, National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF)

We told you earlier this week that signup for USDA’s Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program for 2023 is underway. And with rising costs eroding dairy margins despite high farm milk prices, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) is urging farmers to sign up for maximum 2023 coverage under the program. DMC is designed to promote stable revenues and protect against financial catastrophe for small …

NMPF on the False Promises of ‘Lab-Based’ Dairy

Dan Dairy, National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF)

Much like plant-based imitators, precision fermentation technology is a sector working to create so-called animal-free dairy products. But, National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Senior Vice President and Staff Counsel, Clay Detlefsen, says a real dairy product cannot be made with precision fermentation technology. During a recent interview with the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, Detlefsen said the marketing of the products is …

U.S., Mexico Dairy Sectors Recommit to Binational Cooperation

Dan Dairy, Exports/Imports, National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), Trade, U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC)

Leading dairy representatives from the United States and Mexico gathered at Dairy Farmers of America headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri this week to discuss strengthening cross-border cooperation on dairy issues. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) served as the U.S. hosts and event organizers. NMPF notes that during the fifth annual meeting, the U.S. and Mexican dairy …

U.S., Mexico Dairy Sectors Recommit to Binational Cooperation

Dan Cattle, Dairy, Exports/Imports, National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), Trade, U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC)

Leading dairy representatives from the United States and Mexico gathered at Dairy Farmers of America headquarters in Kansas City this week to discuss strengthening cross-border cooperation on dairy issues. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) served as the U.S. hosts and event organizers. NMPF notes that during the fifth annual meeting, the U.S. and Mexican dairy industries …

NMPF on Inflation Reduction Act

Dan Dairy, Economy, National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF)

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) recently commended the inclusion of $20 billion in new funding for USDA conservation programs in the Inflation Reduction Act. They note the funding will help dairy farmers advance their proactive sustainability leadership by enhancing farm bill conservation programs with an emphasis on key dairy areas of opportunity, including feed management. NMPF Senior Vice President of Membership …