Articles tagged under: National Milk Producers Federation
Seeking Action on Labeling Dispute
Published March 18, 2019
The Dairy Pride Act has been introduced in Congress, calling on the FDA to stop the mislabeling of non-dairy beverages as milk. National Milk Producers Federation Senior Vice President of Communications Alan Bjerga says the timing of this bill comes…Citizen Petition Filed Over Labeling Laws
Published February 22, 2019
The National Milk Producers Federation has filed a citizen petition with the Food and Drug Administration, outlining a road map to resolve the dispute over the labeling of non-dairy products. NMPF executive vice president Tom Balmer said the dairy industry…NMPF Urges Fast-Track Implementation of Dairy Title
Published January 28, 2019
With USDA and other federal employees heading back to work, the National Milk Producers Federation is urging Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to quickly implement the dairy provisions of the new farm bill. Because the language in the dairy title modifies…Truth in Labeling Sought
Published January 10, 2019
According to a study commissioned by the National Milk Producers Federation, over 60 percent of consumers want to restrict non-dairy beverage companies from using the term ‘milk’ on their label. The Food and Drug Administration has regulations that defines milk…An Improved Dairy Safety Net
Published December 20, 2018
Dairy farmers will receive an improved safety net in the new farm bill. The Margin Protection Program will be rebranded as the Dairy Margin Coverage Program. "The coverage levels become even higher, and the premium rate structure becomes more favorable…Dairy Farmers Happy with the New Farm Bill
Published December 12, 2018
In the new farm bill, the Margin Protection Program for dairy farmers is being renamed and will be known as the Dairy Margin Coverage Program. National Milk Producers Federation senior vice president of communications Alan Bjerga says this new program…Dairy Farmers Gather in AZ
Published October 29, 2018
At the National Milk Producers Federation annual meeting in Phoenix, Chairman Randy Mooney said dairy farmers are hurting financially, but the fundamentals in the dairy industry are still good. Domestic and international demand is strong. "We need some help on…Lawmakers to Review USMCA
Published October 2, 2018
National Milk Producers Federation Senior Vice President of Communications Chris Galen says the clock is ticking to review the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. "The longer an agreement goes on, it can be harder to conclude because it gets picked apart by…Dairy Industry Disappointed in Aid Package
Published August 29, 2018
USDA says a dairy farmer’s payment in the Market Facilitation Program will be based on Margin Protection Historical Production. National Milk Producers Federation Senior Vice-President of Communications Chris Galen confirms payment will be calculated by using the first half of…