NMPF calling for adequate aid for all dairy producers, citing analysis
A new economic analysis projecting a 58 percent decline this year in net cash income for U.S. dairy farms due to coronavirus-related market disruptions further demonstrates the need to eliminate a proposed $125,000 payment cap in federal disaster assistance, according to Jim Mulhern, president and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation.
NMPF appreciates USDA step in dairy farmer aid, even as more will be needed
The National Milk Producers Federation expressed appreciation to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue for including dairy in its $19 billion-dollar agriculture disaster assistance package released today while noting that more will be needed to stem steep losses in the dairy sector.
Analysis of Key Points from proposed IDFA and NMPF Dairy Market Interventions
Last night, IDFA and NMPF released a joint proposal to USDA that would alter dairy market conditions. Below we provide analysis on the key market impacts.
NMPF coronavirus for dairy production website expands
The National Milk Producers Federation’s coronavirus webpage is expanding further, adding a farmer handbook to address dairy production needs and launching a podcast series featuring experts discussing crucial issues faced by dairy farmers and the broader industry as they work to feed the U.S. and the world.
NMPF Ready to Help Dairy Farmers Meet Coronavirus Challenges
ARLINGTON, VA – In response to the continued spread of COVID-19 (the coronavirus) in the United States and the virus’s potential impact on domestic and international markets, National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Jim Mulhern said the following:
NMPF Welcomes Congressional Prod to FDA on Fake Dairy
NMPF commends the 58 members of the House of Representatives who wrote FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn today, urging the agency to quickly finish and act upon its examination of how to enforce regulations defining what may be labeled a dairy product.
NMPF CHAIR SAYS DAIRY NEEDS A NEW DIRECTION
The chairman of the National Milk Producers Federation says farmers need to be committed to protecting the dairy industry.
NMPF Thanks USDA, Urges Farmers to Sign Up for Dairy-Friendly DMC Program
The National Milk Producers Federation welcomed USDA’s announcement that signup for the long-awaited Dairy Margin Coverage Program will begin June 17, applauding the department’s inclusion of the cost of high-quality alfalfa feed in payment calculations, a boon for dairy farmers facing a fifth year of low prices.
Dairy Report Says U.S. Exports to Japan Endangered
A study released Wednesday by the U.S. Dairy Export Council projects new trade agreements between Japan and other countries will put U.S. dairy exports at a competitive disadvantage, resulting in lost sales of $5.4 billion over 21 years.
