Articles tagged under: National Milk Producers Federation
How the U.S. Dairy Industry is Navigating COVID-19
Published March 25, 2020
There are economic challenges for the U.S. dairy industry, including the impacts of COVID-19. "In late 2019, there was a light at the end of the tunnel in terms of milk prices. Now, prices are expected to be lower in…Dairy Sector May Request Relief
Published March 23, 2020
As lawmakers work on additional coronavirus-related assistance, the National Milk Producers Federation is preparing to ask for dairy-specific relief from USDA and Congress. Government purchases for federal nutrition programs and food banks are being discussed as an option to help…Labor Challenges Discussed at NMPF Meeting
Published November 6, 2019
At the National Milk Producers Federation annual meeting in New Orleans, dairy farmers were challenged to take a proactive role in farm policy. NMPF Milk Chairman Randy Mooney, who farms in Missouri, addressed the immigration issue. "Immigration is not a…Ag Labor Bill Reforms H2A Visa Program
Published October 31, 2019
A bipartisan agriculture guest worker bill has been introduced in the House. This bill would provide legal status to current ag workers and their families. It also makes changes in the H2A visa program, allowing year-round permitting. The National Milk…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…Farms Exempted From Emissions Reporting Rule
Published June 5, 2019
The EPA has finalized a new rule that exempts farmers from reporting air emissions from animal waste. The National Milk Producers Federation praised the decision, but said it expects the latest rule to be challenged in the courts. National Cattlemen’s…Dairy Industry Waiting for More Details
Published May 24, 2019
Hog and dairy farmers will receive support through the Market Facilitation Program. Pork producers will receive a payment based on their inventory within a certain timeframe. For dairy farmers, the payment will be based on production history. National Milk Producers…DMC Seen as Effective, Targeted Assistance
Published May 14, 2019
The past five years have been very challenging for dairy farmers. National Milk Producers Federation Senior Vice President of Communications Alan Bjerga says the Dairy Margin Coverage program should be considered. "Signup is starting June 17 and you'll see payments…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…