…attention today and others that would benefit from additional changes in the next Farm Bill. Specifically, he mentioned the Agricultural Risk Coverage program, Price Loss Coverage program, Dairy Margin Protection…
NMPF, IDFA Urge Congress to Challenge WHO Proposal
NMPF, IDFA Urge Congress to Challenge WHO Proposal Prohibiting Promotion of Milk & Milk Products to Young Children The National Milk Producers Federation and the International Dairy Foods Association urged…
USDA Expands Safety-Net for Dairy Operations
USDA Expands Safety-Net for Dairy Operations Adding Next-Generation Family Members Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that dairy farms participating in the Margin Protection Program (MPP) can now update their production…
Dairy Organizations Seek Congressional Support for TPP
The National Milk Producers Federation, U.S. Dairy Export Council and the International Dairy Foods Association asked members of Congress in a letter today to support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement…
Organic Dairies Straining to Meet Consumer Demand
Consumer demand for organic dairy products is outstripping the ability of organic dairy companies to provide them. Gary Crawford has more. Dairies Straining to Meet Consumer Demand…
Agri View: 2016 Farm Outlook
…billion or 0.9 percent) decline in crop receipts. The expected drop in 2016 cash receipts is led by declines in nearly all major animal/product categories (including dairy, meat animals, and…
Some Regions Prime for Dairy Exports
Some economists believe California dairies should pay extra attention to some specific regions of the world. Some Regions Prime for Dairy Exports Dairy production is forecast to grow in several…
Agri View: Soybeans, U. S. Second Largest Crop
…vegetable protein (TVP) are ingredients in many meat and dairy analogues. Soybeans produce significantly more protein per acre than most other uses of land. Traditional nonfermented food uses of soybeans…
Food Price Survey
…2015 at record high levels. “Since then, a combination of increasing beef production, weaker exports, and lower competing meat prices have led to modest price declines,” he said. Dairy product…
Agri View: Standards and Grades Facts
…marketing and procurement. Quality Standards USDA provides quality standards for agricultural products such as cotton, dairy, fruits and vegetables, livestock, poultry, nuts, and processed foods. Quality Standards for Grain USDA…
Milk Production to Increase Outside CA
…agriculture Cornelius Gallagher showed a map to attendees at the Golden State Dairy conference that showed forecast growth in overall milk production. The map highlighted the states that will see…
First Group Testing ILRP Nitrogen Reporting
…coverage. Regulatory coverage is not required if a property is not used for commercial purposes, or if commercial irrigated lands are covered under the Dairy Program. Options for regulatory coverage…
Food and Ag Groups Express Optimism for New Opportunities in Cuba
…Statement by Connie Tipton, President & CEO, International Dairy Foods Association “Cuba is a natural market for the products made by U.S. dairy companies. We look forward to working with…
Parmesan Cheese Taste
…with the identification number of the dairy, the production month and year, a code identifying the individual wheel and stamps regarding the length of aging. American generic Parmesan cheese A…