Articles tagged under: Chris Galen
Consider Signing Up for the Dairy Margin Coverage Program
Published November 30, 2020
The Dairy Margin Coverage Program may be a beneficial risk management tool for dairy farmers again in 2021. That’s according to National Milk Producers Federation Senior Vice President for Member Services Chris Galen in the latest episode of the dairy…Inching Closer to a Vote on USMCA
Published October 4, 2019
Despite the impeachment inquiry, the House continues to work on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. National Milk Producers Federation senior vice president Chris Galen says it is a slow process, but lawmakers are inching closer to a vote. "We need something to…Fear-Based Marketing Claims Affects the Farmer
Published February 6, 2019
With every trip down the supermarket aisle, consumers are inundated with conflicting messages about the health, safety and sustainability of food. Speaking at the American Sugarbeet Growers Association Annual Meeting, National Milk Producers Federation senior vice president Chris Galen said…An Improved Dairy Safety Net
Published December 20, 2018
Dairy farmers will receive an improved safety net in the new farm bill. The Margin Protection Program will be rebranded as the Dairy Margin Coverage Program. "The coverage levels become even higher, and the premium rate structure becomes more favorable…Lawmakers to Review USMCA
Published October 2, 2018
National Milk Producers Federation Senior Vice President of Communications Chris Galen says the clock is ticking to review the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. "The longer an agreement goes on, it can be harder to conclude because it gets picked apart by…Dairy Industry Disappointed in Aid Package
Published August 29, 2018
USDA says a dairy farmer’s payment in the Market Facilitation Program will be based on Margin Protection Historical Production. National Milk Producers Federation Senior Vice-President of Communications Chris Galen confirms payment will be calculated by using the first half of…Dairy Industry Could Benefit from USDA Trade Aid
Published July 31, 2018
Trade uncertainty is causing a challenge for all agriculture, particularly the U.S. dairy industry. Red River Farm Network’s Carah Hart reports Commodity Credit Corporation funding could be one of the more important tools to help dairy farmers.