…USDA provides a number of educational resources to help organic producers access this growing market. These include interactive videos that help candidate farmers understand how to get and maintain organic…
Commerce Department Investigating Argentina and Indonesia Biodiesel Imports
…has been flooding the U.S. market since 2014. The industry claims the subsidized biodiesel from Argentina and Indonesia forced U.S. producers out of their home market. The Commerce Department says…
63 Indictments in Brazil Tainted Meat Scandal
…Allegations also include selling spoiled meat and injecting water to sell poultry at higher prices. Police also reported that the producers under investigation used chemical ingredients, in quantities far above…
NMPF Statement on President Trump’s Comments on Dairy Trade Dispute with Canada
Statement of Jim Mulhern, President and CEO, National Milk Producers Federation Mulhern “We thank President Donald Trump for speaking out in Wisconsin against the harmful pricing policy Canada implemented in…
National Dairy FARM Program Releases Updated Drug Residue Manual
…over 40,000 dairy producers who participate in the FARM Program. It is a convenient resource used by dairy farmers to review the antibiotics approved for use in dairy animals, and…
Bee “Bed and Breakfast” Gets Helping Hand from Science
…pollinators for seasons to come. In turn, that leads to increased yields of alfalfa seed, which is sold to grow premium hay for dairy cows and other livestock. Alkali bees…
$6.3 Million in Funding Available for Resilient Agroecosystems-July 13 Deadline
…face of shifting climate patterns,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “These investments will help provide agricultural and forestry producers, land managers, and other decision makers with valuable tools to help…
NMPF Recognizes Members of Congress for Focusing Attention on Dairy Workforce Needs
As discussions over immigration policy continue on Capitol Hill, the National Milk Producers Federation thanked members of both the House and Senate for working to address the unique labor challenges…
Little Time to Reverse Organic Livestock Rules
…take action. Large organic egg producers want USDA to roll back portions of the Obama-era rule setting animal welfare standards for organic livestock and poultry, but need Perdue in place…
USDA Seeking to Advance Modernized Pork Slaughter
…a system that will focus inspection resources and improve food safety. The effort is supported by the National Pork Producers Council, which says the improvements would increase efficiency and effectiveness…
Immigration Raids Could Send Milk Prices Soaring
Continued immigration raids on American dairy farms could send milk prices soaring. Jaime Castaneda, Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Trade Policy for the National Milk Producers Federation, says…
Dairy, Ag Groups Urge President Trump to Act Immediately to Halt Canada’s Continued Disregard of Trade Obligations
…hardship and possibly force them to go out of business. In a joint letter sent today to President Trump, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), the National Milk Producers Federation…
NFU Urging Trump to Keep U.S. in Paris Climate Agreement
…issues,” said Johnson. “NFU asserts the value of seeking agreeable paths forward on rural power generation and livestock methane.” Family farmers and ranchers have been experiencing costly disruption from climate…
Grassley Bill Would Ban Packer Ownership of Livestock
…on ownership of livestock. NPPC President Ken Maschhoff (mash-off), says “NPPC is opposed to any government mandate that would restrict producers’ ability to sell and packers’ ability to buy livestock.”…