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Mar 01 13:40

USDA Final Decision on Large Producer Milk Bottlers Levels Playing Field for Dairy Farmers

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Ag Department's Final Rule Closes Loophole

ARLINGTON, VA – The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued its final decision Friday to limit the unfair pricing exemption enjoyed by large, vertically-integrated farmer-owned bottling plants, which according to NMPF will close the loophole for the largest “producer-handler” milk bottlers. read more»

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Mission Statement

NMPF is a farm commodity organization representing most of the dairy marketing cooperatives serving this nation. NMPF members market the majority of the milk produced in the U.S., making the NMPF the principal voice on national issues for dairy cooperatives and their dairy farmer members.

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Other Organizations

NMPF manages Cooperatives Working Together, a voluntary, producer-funded, multi-dimensional, national program that has been strengthening milk prices and bringing long-term price stability to America's dairy farm families since 2003:

The National Dairy FARM Program: Farmers Assuring Responsible Management℠ is a nation-wide, verifiable program that addresses animal well-being. Its mission is to demonstrate and verify that U.S. milk producers are committed to providing the highest standards of animal care and quality assurance:

The American Butter Institute is a trade association for manufacturers, processors, marketers, and distributors of butter and butter products. Originally established as the National Association of Creamery Butter Manufacturers in 1908, ABI's mission is to promote and protect the interest and welfare of the butter industry:

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NMPF is accepting applications for its 2010 scholarship program. Graduate-level students actively pursuing dairy-related fields of research are encouraged to apply. Application materials must be received by April 26, 2010.

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The Animal Care and Handling Conference for the Food Industry is the leading animal welfare educational opportunity for meat companies, their customers, and those involved in the production and management of livestock and meat products.

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