July 22 2024
USDA’s official recommendations on FMMO modernization were published and Its plan endorses the fundamental principle behind all five proposals submitted by the NMPF and adopted unanimously by its...
July 22 2024
With minimal progress made last year, the 2018 bill was extended through the end of September 2024 in the hope that progress could be made this year
Jan. 8 2024
The dairy situation and outlook for 2024, presented by: Leonard Polzin, University of Wisconsin-Madison This presentation will provide an overview of dairy markets
Nov. 15 2023
We don’t have a new farm bill yet, but steps taken this week ensure programs important to dairy producers will continue for the time being
Aug. 14 2023
We will witness a piece of history when the hearing to amend pricing in the 11 Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMO) begins this month
July 17 2023
Think globally, act locally. It’s an oft-quoted rallying cry spoken at environmental policy conferences. However, both dairy trade and scientific literature tend to report on environmental imp
Feb. 10 2023
It’s important to share your perspective on the issues that matter to you with those elected to serve you
Feb. 6 2023
Plant-based companies continue to use dairy terms on their products, violating labeling laws while the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) looks the other way
Feb. 2 2023
In response to the article “More farmers should run for elected office,” there is no question that farmers often can, and do, make incredibly good politicians
Feb. 2 2023
We have a farm bill by this September if certain requirements are met
Jan. 30 2023
Dairy Business Association’s Dairy Strong conference encouraged audience members to run for political office
Jan. 12 2023
For the second year in a row, a Wisconsin county has looked to limit milk truck traffic
Oct. 18 2022
Getting out of our bubble gives us valuable perspective
June 27 2022
“Manufacturers don’t actually know what they will have to pay for your milk until federal orders deliver the monthly announcement of prices,” wrote Mark Stephenson
June 23 2022
Lolly Lesher testifyingPreparations have begun on a new farm bill and that’s the reason the House Agriculture Committee met on Wednesday, June 22, at the Longworth House Office Building. Presiding...
June 16 2022
Secretary Vilsack wants consensus; the dairy industry will have a chance to create consensus.The American Farm Bureau Federation is planning a gathering for farmers and industry leaders to discuss changes...
June 6 2022
Dairy farmers today have dramatically different scales of production, technological capabilities, and global pressures than they did generations ago
Nov. 22 2021
The following is an edited version of NMPF Chairman Randy Mooney’s remarks at the NMPF Joint Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Nev., on November 16
Sept. 23 2021
In May, the U.S. dairy herd expanded to its highest level in 27 years, climbing to over 9.5 million head
Aug. 18 2021
By taking on leadership roles, we all have an opportunity to help shape the future of the dairy industry