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New Dairy Export Program to Launch July 1

Published June 12, 2025

The National Milk Producers Federation board of directors voted to implement a new member-funded export assistance program called NEXT (NMPF Exports and Trade). This is the successor organization to the Cooperatives Working Together or CWT program. NMPF members will support…

From CWT to NEXT

Published March 5, 2025

The National Milk Producers Federation board of directors has voted to change the name of its voluntary dairy export assistance program. Cooperatives Working Together was created in 2003 with dairy co-ops and individual producers contributing to this program. The new…

Canadian Dairy Export Policy Under Fire

Published February 26, 2025

The House Ways and Means Committee focused on expanding trade at Tuesday's hearing. Former agricultural trade ambassador Gregg Doud, who is now the president and chief executive officer of the National Milk Producers Federation, spoke about the importance of trade…

Making Every Drop Count

Published October 24, 2024

The dairy industry is standing tall against the threat of H5N1 and farm bill delays. National Milk Producers Federation Chairman Randy Mooney made that point at the joint annual meeting for NMPF, National Dairy Board and the United Dairy Industry…

AMPI Chair Elected to NMPF Board

Published June 6, 2024

The National Milk Producers Federation board has elected three new members, including Associated Milk Producers Inc. Chairman Dave Peterson. Peterson farms at Boyd, Wisconsin.

Policy Highlighted at NMPF Board Meeting

Published June 6, 2024

The National Milk Producers Federation leadership has wrapped up its summer board meeting. The modernization of federal milk marketing orders and the H5N1 response were high on the agenda. The board also considered improvements to its Cooperatives Working Together self-help…

Dairy Provisions Included in Farm Bill

Published May 26, 2024

The National Milk Producers Federation Executive Vice President of Communications and Industry Relations Alan Bjerga said the ag committee's farm bill provides certainty for dairy farmers over the next five years.The overall support for the dairy industry was evident in…

Dairy Cattle Transportation Restriction Order Passes

Published April 26, 2024

A recent federal order restricting the transportation of dairy cattle unless they can produce a negative test of bovine influenza A has the approval of many in the dairy industry. National Milk Producers Federation Director of Regulatory Affairs Miquela Hanselman…

Flavored Milk Remains Important in Children’s Diets

Published April 25, 2024

The USDA announcement on school nutrition standards generally received a positive reaction from the ag industry. According to National Milk Producers Federation Director of Regulatory Affairs Miquela Hanselman, flavored milk plays an important role in children's diets. "A big reason…

No Impact to Human Health or the Milk Supply

Published March 26, 2024

After the USDA confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a small number of dairy herds, National Milk Producers Federation Executive Vice President for Communications and Industry Relations Alan Bjerga was quick to assure the dairy industry and…

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Articles tagged under: National Milk Producers Federation

New Dairy Export Program to Launch July 1

From CWT to NEXT

Canadian Dairy Export Policy Under Fire

Making Every Drop Count

AMPI Chair Elected to NMPF Board

Policy Highlighted at NMPF Board Meeting

Dairy Provisions Included in Farm Bill

Dairy Cattle Transportation Restriction Order Passes

Flavored Milk Remains Important in Children’s Diets

No Impact to Human Health or the Milk Supply

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