Articles tagged under: Jim Mulhern
Doud to Succeed Mulhern at NMPF
Published June 7, 2023
The National Milk Producers Federation board of directors has unanimously voted to name Gregg Doud as its next president and CEO. Doud will succeed Jim Mulhern, who is retiring at the end of the year. Doud was the chief agricultural…NMPF Wants Trade Representative Tai to Enforce USMCA Provisions
Published May 5, 2021
The National Milk Producers Federation wants trading partners to live up to their end of the bargain in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada-Agreement. According to NMPF CEO Jim Mulhern, that was a big part of a half hour Zoom call with U.S. Trade…2021 Dairy Margin Coverage Sign-Up Underway
Published October 16, 2020
The National Milk Producers Federation is encouraging dairy farmers sign up for maximum coverage under the 2021 Dairy Margin Coverage program. Program sign-up is now open. COVID-19 related volatility is expected to continue well into next year and DMC payments…Significant Losses in Farm Income Forecast
Published April 30, 2020
A new analysis from Texas A&M University is forecasting a massive decline in farm income. This study projects net cash income for dairy farms will drop 58 percent this year. Income for beef operations will decline 47 percent. Agricultural economist…NMPF Submits H-2A Visa Request to USDA
Published April 10, 2020
The National Milk Producers Federation is asking the USDA and Labor Department to accept and approve H-2A visa applications from dairy farmers, offering temporary immigrant farm worker employment up to 364 days. In a letter, NMPF President and CEO Jim…Section 232 Tariffs Must Go, Says NMPF
Published April 25, 2019
National Milk Producers Federation CEO Jim Mulhern is urging action on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. During a Farmers for Free Trade event, Mulhern said the Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum nullify the benefits of USMCA. "We've got to get…USDA Buys Fluid Milk For Nutrition Programs
Published August 14, 2018
USDA will buy $50 million worth of fluid milk for distribution at food assistance programs across the country. Section 32 funds were used for this purchase. This is a separate action from USDA’s $12 billion aid package to help farmers…Dealing with a NAFTA Delay
Published May 16, 2018
National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO, Jim Mulhern, says there’s still work that needs to be done in the North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations. “Until they get an agreement on rules of origin, I don’t think much else…