The enrollment period for Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and Supplemental Dairy Margin Coverage (SDMC) programs has been extended. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that the new deadline to …
Proposed WIC Change Would Decrease Access to Dairy Products
A proposed change to WIC could mean less dairy. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) …
Dairy Margin Coverage Signups Open Through December 9
The enrollment period for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program is now open for dairy producers. The safety net program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides support for …
California Dairy Industry Priorities for the Next Farm Bill
As Congress continues working on the 2023 Farm Bill, the California dairy industry has several priorities for lawmakers to consider. Director of Regulatory and Economic Affairs for the California Milk …
Dairy Research Centers Celebrate 35 Years
35 Years of dairy research. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The checkoff-funded Dairy Foods Research Centers network is celebrating its 35-year anniversary. It was created to provide …
Federal Order Proves Valuable for California Dairy Farmers
California dairy farmers have been operating under a Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) as of November 1, 2018. Director of Regulatory and Economic Affairs for the California Milk Producers Council, …
Organic Livestock Standards Proposal Praised by Industry Groups
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a proposal for updating organic livestock standards. A Request for Comment has been published in the Federal Register for the Organic Livestock …
NMPF: Prioritize Food Access at Hunger Conference
Prioritizing a discussion on food access. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) recently led eleven national agriculture, anti-hunger, nutrition, and medical groups …
Brewer’s Yeast to Cut Methane
A good use for leftover brewer’s yeast. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Brewer’s yeast used to make beer is typically discarded once it’s no longer needed. Sometimes, …
USDA: School Foods Offer Richest Source of Dairy in Children’s Diets
Where children get the most dairy in their diet. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA’s Economic Research Service released new data showing schools are the richest source …
2022 Dairy Sustainability Award Winners
Honoring sustainable dairy producers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards program recognized a class of seven exceptional farms, businesses and partnerships for their …
Stay Safe During the Summer Grilling Season
Stay safe during the summer grilling season. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. With summer officially here, it’s that time again when a lot of us will be gathering around …
Canadian Dairy TRQ Provisions Remain in Violation of USMCA Terms
The United States is once again seeking dispute settlement consultations in relation to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). At issue are dairy restrictions that Canada has in place, that the U.S. …
Drones to Measure Methane at Dairies
More ways dairy farms are going high-tech. That’s the topic of today’s This Land of Ours. For years, the dairy industry has worked on ground-breaking ways to manage methane, which …