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), …
Disappointment in FDA’s Proposal for Plant-Based Milk Alternatives
Dairy industry groups have expressed concern about the latest proposal for labeling plant-based milk alternatives. A draft guidance was recently issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The …
Additional Dairy Assistance Coming From USDA
Additional dairy assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is being made available to producers. The support will be offered through the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program (PMVAP) and …
Deadline to Enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage Has Been Extended
The enrollment period for Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and Supplemental Dairy Margin Coverage (SDMC) programs has been extended. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that the new deadline to …
Proposed WIC Change Would Decrease Access to Dairy Products
A proposed change to WIC could mean less dairy. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) …
NMPF: Prioritize Food Access at Hunger Conference
Prioritizing a discussion on food access. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) recently led eleven national agriculture, anti-hunger, nutrition, and medical groups …
Dairy Industry Encourages Action to Address Supply Chain Problems
Industry groups are continuing calls for action from federal officials to address ongoing supply chain problems. The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) have …
Dairy Export Issues Highlighted During White House Roundtable
Dairy export issues were one of the many aspects discussed during a recent virtual roundtable focused on supply chain challenges. Members of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force …
Biden Administration Welcomed by Agriculture Industry
Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on January 20 on the West side of the U.S. Capitol. Kamala Devi Harris was …
November 2019 Dairy Market Report
(NMPF) — The recent upsurge in dairy prices is forcefully showing up in data, with many of the most recently announced and reported key milk and dairy prices achieving their …
California Receives Nearly $28 Million for Dairy Margin Coverage
The Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program will be issuing more than $300 million in 2019 to nearly 23,000 dairy producers. California enrolled the highest production volume of any state, while …
Study Shows Trade Agreements by Competitors will Threaten U.S. Dairy Exports to Japan
A study released by the U.S. Dairy Export Council projects that new trade agreements between Japan and other countries will put U.S. dairy exports at a competitive disadvantage, resulting in …