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Published on March 18, 2011 - 15:13 GMT

NMPF Applauds Long-Awaited Arrival of Promotion Checkoff on Dairy Imports

USDA Finalizes Regulation to Apply Promotion Assessment to Foreign Dairy Products ARLINGTON, VA – After many years of delay, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is poised to finally apply the long-delayed promotion checkoff on dairy imports, a …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on March 9, 2011 - 03:10 GMT

NMPF Board of Directors Approves Proposal to Improve Federal Milk Marketing Order System as Part of Foundation for the Future

ARLINGTON, VA – The National Milk Producers Federation’s Board of Directors agreed today to support a series of major reforms in the Federal Milk Marketing Order program, intended to renovate the economic structure of the U.S. dairy sector. The changes …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on March 5, 2011 - 06:14 GMT

Dairy Industry Statement on Supplemental Antibiotic Residue Testing

ARLINGTON, VA – The dairy industry is committed to providing safe and wholesome milk to consumers. The nation’s 55,000 dairy farmers have a strong track record of compliance with state and federal regulations, and support education and enforcement …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on March 5, 2011 - 06:13 GMT

Dairy Groups Welcome U.S. Government’s First Step Towards Resolution on NAFTA Trucking Dispute

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) today welcomed the release by the Department of Transportation of an “initial concept document” intended to allow for a long–haul, cross-border Mexican trucking …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on March 5, 2011 - 06:12 GMT

New Staff Member Bolsters NMPF's Efforts on Capitol Hill

ARLINGTON, VA – This week the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) welcomed a new staff member to its ranks with the addition of Jonathon Glueck, who will serve as the Manager of Government Relations. In his new role at NMPF, Glueck will join …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on March 5, 2011 - 06:11 GMT

Dairy Groups Urge Passage of Three FTAs to Grow Jobs in the USA

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) submitted comments to the House Committee on Ways and Means regarding a hearing held today on the pending Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with Colombia, Panama and South …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on March 5, 2011 - 06:10 GMT

NMPF Pleased With Outcome of Estate Tax Debate

ARLINGTON, VA – The National Milk Producers Federation expressed its support for how Congress finally resolved the issue of the estate tax. Thursday night, the House of Representatives approved the controversial tax extension bill, which includes a …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on March 5, 2011 - 06:10 GMT

Dairy Industry Gears Up for 2011 National Dairy Producers Conference

ARLINGTON, VA – Dairy producers from around the country will pack their bags and head to Omaha, Nebraska for the May 15-17, 2011 National Dairy Producers Conference (NDPC). Formerly known as the National Dairy Leaders Conference, the NDPC will provide an …

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Published on March 5, 2011 - 06:10 GMT

NMPF Statement Regarding IDFA-Sponsored Informa Economics Study

MIAMI, FL – While attending the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) 2011 Dairy Forum here this week, NMPF President & CEO Jerry Kozak issued this statement in response to the newly-released Informa Economics study that IDFA sponsored: …

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Published on March 4, 2011 - 15:11 GMT

NMPF Statement on Dairy Industry Advisory Council Vote on March 3rd from Jerry Kozak, President and CEO of NMPF

ARLINGTON, VA – “The vote taken Thursday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Dairy Industry Advisory Committee is a welcome development, in that many of the recommendations in the report approved by the Committee are reflected in the Foundation for …

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Published on March 2, 2011 - 14:10 GMT

NMPF Analysis Shows IDFA-Funded Informa Study Miscalculated Impact of Foundation for the Future Program

New Analyses from NMPF, FAPRI Show Program Would Have Increased Dairy Farmer Revenue ARLINGTON, VA – The Informa Economics review of the National Milk Producer Federation’s Foundation for the Future dairy proposal was extremely limited in its scope and …

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Published on January 25, 2011 - 21:10 GMT

Dairy Groups Urge Passage of Three FTAs to Grow Jobs in the USA

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) submitted comments to the House Committee on Ways and Means regarding a hearing held today on the pending Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with Colombia, Panama and South …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on January 25, 2011 - 20:14 GMT

NMPF Statement Regarding IDFA-Sponsored Informa Economics Study

MIAMI, FL – While attending the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) 2011 Dairy Forum here this week, NMPF President & CEO Jerry Kozak issued this statement in response to the newly-released Informa Economics study that IDFA sponsored: …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on January 13, 2011 - 21:12 GMT

New Staff Member Bolsters NMPF's Efforts on Capitol Hill

ARLINGTON, VA – This week the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) welcomed a new staff member to its ranks with the addition of Jonathon Glueck, who will serve as the Manager of Government Relations. In his new role at NMPF, Glueck will assist …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on January 6, 2011 - 22:10 GMT

Dairy Groups Welcome U.S. Government’s First Step Towards Resolution on NAFTA Trucking Dispute

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) today welcomed the release by the Department of Transportation of an “initial concept document” intended to allow for a long–haul, cross-border Mexican trucking …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on December 17, 2010 - 21:13 GMT

NMPF Pleased With Outcome of Estate Tax Debate

ARLINGTON, VA – The National Milk Producers Federation expressed its support for how Congress finally resolved the issue of the estate tax. Thursday night, the House of Representatives approved the controversial tax extension bill, which includes a …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on December 9, 2010 - 21:12 GMT

Agriculture Report Questions EPA Model for Regulating Pollution in Chesapeake Region

ARLINGTON, VA – The Agriculture Nutrient Policy Council (ANPC), of which NMPF is a member, released a new report today that raises significant questions regarding the accuracy of the data used by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set pollution …

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Published on December 6, 2010 - 16:11 GMT

Dairy Groups Urge Immediate Passage of U.S.-South Korea Trade Agreement

ARLINGTON, VA – The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) applauded the successful negotiations between the U.S. and South Korea aimed at resolving areas that have prevented advancement of the U.S.-Korea Free …

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Published on December 3, 2010 - 17:13 GMT

Child Nutrition Bill Passes House, Heads to President to Become Law

ARLINGTON, VA – NMPF is applauding the House of Representatives for passing the Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act (S. 3307) Thursday by a vote of 264-157. The bill will go to President Obama to be signed into law. “The health of the nation’s school …

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Published on November 30, 2010 - 20:14 GMT

Dairy Producers Urge Congress to Pass Estate Tax Reform in Lame-Duck Session

Expiration of Current Law Could Spell Disaster for Family Farms WASHINGTON, DC – The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) joined nine other farm and agriculture organizations here at a National Press Club news conference today to urge members of …

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