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Restoring Faith in the System

Published May 20, 2019

A government shutdown following the signing of the 2018 Farm Bill delayed implementation of the new Dairy Margin Coverage Program. Five months later, Associated Milk Producers Incorporated Vice President of Public Affairs Sarah Schmidt says AMPI members are starting to…

Ag Outlook Conference: Record Meat Production

Published February 25, 2019

U.S. meat production is projected to break new records this year. Commercial beef production for 2019 is forecast to increase three percent to 27.6 billion pounds. That would break the previous record set in 2002. Commercial pork production is projected…

NMPF Seeks FDA Action on Labeling Dispute

Published October 31, 2018

The National Milk Producers Federation is again urging the FDA to end deceptive labeling. In particular, the dairy industry wants the government to prevent plant-based beverages from using the term ‘milk.’ A new study commissioned by Dairy Management Inc. found…

Meat and Dairy Forecasts Mixed in USDA Report

Published October 11, 2018

The forecast for 2018 red meat and poultry production declined from last month. According to the October USDA report, beef production dropped due to an expected decline in fourth quarter slaughter. Carcass weights were also down due to more cows…

Dairy Revenue Protection Insurance Now Available

Published October 9, 2018

Effective October 9, Dairy Revenue Protection insurance is available. This insurance product was developed by the American Farm Bureau Federation and is backed by the Federal Crop Insurance program. This policy provides risk management protection, picking up the difference between…

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…

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Labeling Standards to be Addressed

Published July 18, 2018

Speaking at a Politico event in Washington, D.C., FDA Administrator Scott Gottlieb said the agency will soon enforce regulations that define milk as an animal product and not a plant-based food. The National Milk Producers Federation has sought enforcement of…

Funding Available for ND Dairy Farms

Published July 6, 2018

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has cost-share funds available for North Dakota dairy farms. The North Dakota Dairy Improvement Assistance Program will help dairies invest in necessary updates and improvements to comply with national rules for fluid milk. Some…

Milk Prices Top Concern at MFU Rural Dairy Discussions

Published June 13, 2018

In honor of National Dairy Month, Minnesota Farmers Union hosted Rural Dairy Discussions in Stearns and Wabasha counties. The discussions are an opportunity for farmers to share thoughts on the current dairy economy. MFU President Gary Wertish says the major…

Dairy Revenue Insurance Should be Available by Late Summer

Published May 3, 2018

The American Farm Bureau Federation has developed a new risk management product focused on milk revenue prices. The current landscape of insurance products available to dairy farmers involve margin-based tools. Director of Market Intelligence John Newton says Dairy Revenue Protection…

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Restoring Faith in the System

Ag Outlook Conference: Record Meat Production

NMPF Seeks FDA Action on Labeling Dispute

Meat and Dairy Forecasts Mixed in USDA Report

Dairy Revenue Protection Insurance Now Available

USDA Buys Fluid Milk For Nutrition Programs

Labeling Standards to be Addressed

Funding Available for ND Dairy Farms

Milk Prices Top Concern at MFU Rural Dairy Discussions

Dairy Revenue Insurance Should be Available by Late Summer

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