NMPF Seeks to Improve & Expand Legislative Provisions

Jamie JohansenAg Group, Dairy, Dairy Group, NMPF

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) said the proposed dairy policy reforms included in the newly unveiled congressional disaster assistance package are “much-needed improvements to the dairy safety net,” according to NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern, and come at a time when many of America’s dairy farmers are struggling financially after a third year of stagnant prices. NMPF sent … Read More

Dairy Farmers Launch “Peel Back the Label” Campaign

Jamie JohansenAg Group, Consumers, Dairy, Food, NMPF

America’s dairy farmers launched “Peel Back the Label,” a new campaign to highlight fear-based food labeling and stress the need for truth and transparency in food marketing. The campaign comes as almost 70% of consumers say they look to front-of-label claims when making food purchasing decisions, and as food manufacturers increasingly utilize “free from” labels – i.e. ”no high fructose … Read More

NMPF Says Food Labels Shouldn’t Mislead Consumers

Kelly MarshallGovernment, NMPF, usda

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) wants to ensure that consumers receive clear and accurate information about their food.  As the U.S. Department of Agriculture moves forward preparing a regulatory standard for labeling, NMPF has filed a comment supporting a strict, science-based approach to the regulation of foods made with bioengineering. Since bioengineered foods have repeatedly been found to be … Read More

U.S. & Mexican Dairy Industries Make United Call for NAFTA

Jamie JohansenAg Group, Cattle, Dairy, Dairy Group, Export, NMPF, Trade, USDEC

According to the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), the U.S. and Mexican dairy industries released a unified list of priorities that includes modernizing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to solidify their strong dairy market partnership, and addressing concerns about Canadian and European dairy policies during the United States-Mexico Dairy Alliance. The … Read More

Increased Access to Chinese Market for U.S. Dairy Exporters

jamie johansenAgribusiness, AgWired Animal, Dairy, Exports, NMPF, Trade, USDEC

U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), the National Milk Producers Federation(NMPF) and officials from the U.S. and China have reached an accord on dairy trade by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will increase access to China for more than 200 U.S. dairy exporters. The action creates new opportunities for dairy farmers and processors, and the milk, cheese, infant formula … Read More