…improvements to the dairy safety net. The measure raises the maximum covered margin in the dairy Margin Protection Program (MPP) to $9/cwt. and provides increased flexibility in the amount of…
Canada Dairy Group Understanding of U.S. Frustrations
The largest dairy processor in Canada says President Trump “has a point” when it comes to dairy trade between the U.S. and Canada. Saputo Inc. told Reuters:“Canada should consider eliminating…
Plant-Based Milk Alternatives Changing Dairy Market
…small and is not a major factor behind declining fluid milk sales.” Still, CoBank says plant-based alternatives are helping revolutionize how the dairy industry does business. The report found that…
Sales of Organic Poultry Hits New Record in 2017
…sold. OTA also reported that the organic dairy and egg category experienced slow growth in 2017 noting USDA’s withdrawal of the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices regulation as a potential…
USDA Appoints Members to National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board
…appointees represent a cross section of the fluid milk processing industry. I know that the dairy industry will be well served by them,” said Perdue. Members serving three-year terms, July…
Secretary Perdue Comments on Canada Dairy Issue
…Speaking with reporters after the event, Perdue discussed Canada’s Dairy Supply Management System, targeted by the U.S. dairy industry as a priority to address through the North American Free Trade…
Senate Agriculture Committee Approves Farm Bill
…dairy farmers. Following passage by a margin of 20-1, the bill now moves to the full Senate for consideration. The Senate Farm Bill contains enhancements to the dairy Margin Protection…
Senate Farm Bill Receives Stamp of Approval from CFBF
…changes that were made to a dairy donation program, along with continued funding for several different types of conservation programs and the maintenance of trade programs that provide necessary market…
NFU, Canada Farmers Group, Make Joint Statement Supporting Trade
…Canada over the weekend and early this week regarding dairy trade, and other issues included in the North American Free Trade Agreement renegotiation effort. Johnson, along with CFA President Ron…
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Dairy Margin Protection Program
Re-enrollment Continues Through June 22, Dairy producers urged to act now U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the re-enrollment deadline for the Margin Protection Program (MPP) for Dairy will be…
Mexico Calling for Flexibility in NAFTA Talks
…is focused on automobile trade, dairy is a sticking point for Canada, which is not backing away from its dairy program. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Mexican Cheese Tariffs Could Devastate American Dairy Export Sales
Mexico is an important export market for American dairy, specifically cheese. Mexico takes up 28 percent of all U.S. cheese exports, which means it buys more American cheese than any…
Agri View: Staggering Food Waste
…dairy products followed by meat. Meat waste totaled about 17 percent. If you put the amount you eat on your plate, the food waste would almost vanish. Think about that….
Senate Agriculture Committee Leaders Find Common Ground in Bipartisan Farm Bill
…dairy, livestock, and other producers Providing flexibility for producers during times of natural disasters Continuing and strengthening export and trade-related programs Supporting agriculture research and encouraging research partnerships that make…