…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…
$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…
Grassley Bill Would Ban Packer Ownership of Livestock
…moved to concentrate and vertically integrate, noting the beef industry is showing similar signs of consolidation. Pork Network Magazine reports online the National Pork Producers Council is opposed to mandates…
Livestock Groups, Roberts, Praise GIPSA Rule Delay
…to June 10th on whether to further delay or withdraw the rule. The National Pork Producers Council said the regulation “likely would restrict the buying and selling of livestock, lead…
Canada Closes a Door on U.S. Dairy Farmers
…through lower milk prices. Milk processors receiving milk from independent milk producers do not have this price flexibility and must pay Federal Milk Marketing Order minimum prices to milk producers….
Pork Producers Applaud White House Action on GIPSA Rule
…move applauded by the National Pork Producers Council, which opposes the Obama-era rule. It also will take public comments on what to do with the regulation. The so-called Farmer Fair…
Hog Prices Expected to Increase in 2017, Despite Challenges
…spring and slightly below year previous levels for this coming summer. Producers indicated to USDA that they had four percent more animals in the market herd, reflecting four percent higher…