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USDA Final Decision on Large Producer Milk Bottlers Levels Playing Field for Dairy Farmers
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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CWT Strategic Planning Effort Expanded
The charge of the Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) Subcommittee that is part of the overall NMPF Strategic Planning effort has been expanded to include a thorough review of supply-demand approaches, as well as an examination of ways to expand CWT’s programs. Because of this change, the name of the CWT Subcommittee has been changed to Production Management Subcommittee. read more»
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Congressional Members, Livestock Groups Hold Educational Briefings on Antibiotics
On February 23, livestock and poultry groups hosted educational briefings on Capitol Hill to share the facts about the importance of tools like antibiotics in raising healthy food animals. The informational sessions were co-hosted by NMPF, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association through beef checkoff funding, the National Chicken Council, National Pork Producers Council, National Turkey Federation, American Meat Institute, and National Meat Association. read more»
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ITC Testimony Outlines Negative Consequences of U.S.-New Zealand FTA
NMPF will be testifying at the International Trade Commission’s hearing today on the estimated economic impact of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) FTA. NMPF’s comments will focus predominantly on the severe harm that would result on US dairy producers if U.S.-New Zealand dairy trade were to be expanded as part of the TPP. NMPF is preparing a statement template on the TPP FTA for coops to use to submit comments to the ITC following the hearing if they wish. read more»
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Dairy Groups Support the Cuba Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act
NMPF and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) applauded an introduction of a House bill last week that would allow for open travel for all Americans to Cuba and further facilitate U.S. agricultural exports to that nation. read more»
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Dairy Organizations Comment on NYC National Sodium Reduction Initiative
NMPF commented last month on the New York City (NYC) Department of Health and Mental Hygiene national sodium reduction initiative. The voluntary initiative sought to reduce sodium content on a variety of consumer products including cheese and cheese for frozen pizza. read more»
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USDA Accepts Comments on Changes to WIC Program
In comments to USDA, the National Milk Producers Federation supported efforts to update the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) food packages to reflect current nutrition science. However, NMPF disagreed with USDA’s decision to require any changes in the program to be cost-neutral. read more»
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NMPF Accepting Applications for 2010 Scholarship Program
The National Milk Producers Federation is now accepting applications for its National Dairy Leadership Scholarship Program for academic year 2010-2011. read more»
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Knigge Leaves NMPF for Position with House Ag Committee
After being part of the NMPF staff for six years, Mary Knigge (Manager, Government Relations) left the organization in February to join the House Agriculture Committee professional staff. In her new role, she will be assisting the Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee for Chairman David Scott (D-GA) and Ranking Member Randy Neugebauer (R-TX).
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NMPF Board of Directors to Meet Next Week
The NMPF Board of Director's spring 2010 meeting is scheduled for March 8-9 at the Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City hotel in Arlington, Virginia. read more»
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AMIF Conference to Address Animal Care and Handling Issues
The American Meat Institute Foundation (AMIF) will host the Animal Care and Handling Conference for the Food Industry from March 25-26, 2010, in Kansas City, MO. The conference 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. NMPF is a co-sponsor of the conference.
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T.C. Jacoby & Co. serves several thousand customers, from small, proprietary firms to international food production giants. Jacoby distributes dairy products on a broad scale and the firm provides customers with the expertise required, no matter what the size, to best serve their needs.
Since it was founded, T.C. Jacoby & Co. has grown to become one of the most prominent companies in the industry. T.C. Jacoby & Co. now markets numerous dairy products in all 48 contiguous states as well as around the world.
T.C. Jacoby & Co.’s mission is to be the world's leading supplier of dairy ingredients for food and feed products. They will deliver the highest level of quality and service to every customer, exceeding their expectations for trust and loyalty. T.C. Jacoby & Co. is committed to increasing the profits of our customers, while improving the equity of our company.
Their company representative is Ted Jacoby. To learn more about T.C. Jacoby, please visit their website at www.jacoby.com.
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T.C. Jacoby & Co. serves several thousand customers, from small, proprietary firms to international food production giants. Jacoby distributes dairy products on a broad scale and the firm provides customers with the expertise required, no matter what the size, to best serve their needs.
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