The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has proposed amendments to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs) after a comprehensive 49-day hearing held in Indiana. The amendments aim to update milk …
Senate Farm Bill Framework Receiving Industry Support
The Senate Republican-drafted farm bill framework is reportedly “answering the call for a farmer-focused farm bill.” U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, …
Differing Opinions on Updates to WIC Nutrition Program
Updates to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) are receiving mixed responses. The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has celebrated the updates to the WIC …
NMPF, IDFA Concerned with Final WIC Rule Reducing Access to Dairy
The dairy industry responds to a new WIC final rule. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association …
Next Steps for FMMO
The USDA has finished the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) hearing and is now considering more than 12,000 pages of testimony as it formulates its plan for FMMO modernization. The …
Federal Milk Marketing Order Hearing Concludes
The National Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) public hearing, which began on August 23, 2023, has concluded after 12 weeks of testimony and examination. The hearing aimed to consider proposals …
Milk Loss Assistance Available for Producers Impacted by Natural Disasters
Milk loss assistance is being made available by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Announced today, assistance from the Milk Loss Program (MLP) can be applied for through October 16. …
Dairy Pricing Hearing Set for Next Month
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is moving forward with the process for reforming the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) system. August 23 is the date that has been set …
IDF World Dairy Summit Heads to US
Hundreds of dairy industry professionals from around the world will gather in Chicago this fall for the International Dairy Foundation (IDF) annual conference. Shawna Morris, senior vice president of trade …
USDA Moving Forward with Potential FMMO Modernization
Industry groups have expressed appreciation for the Action Plan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Last week USDA detailed a series of actions for considering revisions to the Federal …
Dairy Group Submits Plans for Updating the FMMO System
A proposal for modernizing the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) system has been submitted by the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF). It has been more than 20 years since the …
U.S. Dairy Leading on Climate Coalition
U.S. dairy takes the lead in a climate coalition. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) …
DAIRY PRIDE Act Reintroduced to Address Labeling of Dairy Alternatives
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators reintroduced the DAIRY PRIDE Act in the Senate on February 28. The move comes on the heels of a recent U.S. Food and Drug …
Dairy Coalition Applauds Court Decision on “Gruyere”
What’s in a name? Court cases and a bit of trouble, when it comes to cheese. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), …