Articles tagged under: Minnesota Milk Producers Association
Dairy Holds the Key to Farm Bill Decision
Published October 30, 2023
The farm bill process was put on a shelf when Congress was trying to elect a new speaker. With a full legislative agenda, lawmakers will have a difficult time completing the farm bill before the end of the year. If the…MMPA Release Priorities for 2023
Published January 27, 2023
The Minnesota Milk Producers Association has released its policy and fiscal priorities for the upcoming year. Executive Director Lucas Sjostrom says there is overlap with many issues with soil health practices like alfalfa, conservation, and manure management at the top…MMPA Installs Officer Team
Published December 13, 2021
During the Minnesota Milk Producers Association annual meeting, board members affirmed the current slate of officers. Shelly DePestel is president and Garrett Luthens is vice president. The MMPA secretary is Bob Dombeck and Rick Smith is the treasurer.Cows Are the Answer
Published August 5, 2021
As the focus on sustainability and carbon grows, Minnesota Milk Producers Association Executive Director Lucas Sjostrom says there is a simple solution--more cows. During Farmfest, Sjostrom said Minnesota allows some types of livestock farms exist and does not give the…Preparing for the Meeting With the Lender
Published January 18, 2021
Volatility became the norm for dairy farmers this past year. During the Minnesota Milk Minne-Series, ag business and financial consultant Gary Siporski stressed the need for communication with the lender. Preparation is important for those meetings. "If you've done your…MN Milk Names Peterson Legislator of the Year
Published September 14, 2020
Minnesota Milk Producers Association awarded House Agriculture Committee Chair Collin Peterson the 2020 Legislator of the Year. "Peterson has decades of history supporting the dairy industry and he's really went above and beyond for us. There were certain issues where…USDA Rejects Proposed Change to Federal Orders
Published April 29, 2020
USDA has rejected a request for an emergency hearing for a temporary increase in the Class I milk price. Major dairy processors proposed a minimum $15.68 Class I milk price in June, July and August. Agricultural Marketing Service Administrator Bruce…Mid-Size and Beginning Dairies Remain Vulnerable
Published April 20, 2020
USDA will provide $16 billion in direct payments to farmers and ranchers through the coronavirus economic stimulus package. From that total, dairy farmers will $2.9 billion. Minnesota Milk Producers Association Executive Director Lucas Sjostrom is pleased USDA is delivering a…Feedlot Permit Changes Impact MN Dairy Farmers
Published March 31, 2020
According to Minnesota Milk Producers Association executive director Lucas Sjostrom, changes to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits influence dairy farming. "This impacts large dairies and the dairies with fewer cows could see the regulations copied and pasted at…