Articles tagged under: National Milk Producers Federation

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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Labeling Debate Continues

Published April 25, 2019

The Food and Drug Administration received thousands of public comments about the labeling plant-based beverages with dairy terms, like soy milk or almond milk. The Plant-Based Foods Association reviewed the public comments and found 76 percent oppose labeling restrictions. National…
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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…
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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…
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