NMPF’s executive vice president Shawna Morris assesses how the U.S. dairy sector could be impacted by the new tariffs imposed against imports by the Trump Administration, and how foreign countries may in turn raise their own tariffs against American exports.
Author: Chris Galen
NMPF’s Galen Explains Importance of DMC Signup in 2025
NMPF’s senior vice president Chris Galen discusses why farmers not already enrolled in the Dairy Margin Coverage program should consider using the risk management tool this year. DMC is one of several options, including Livestock Gross Margin and Dairy Revenue Protection programs, that can be used in tandem. The deadline for producers to sign up for the USDA program is Monday, March 31.
NMPF’s Bjerga Reviews Milk Consumption Trends
NMPF’s executive vice president Alan Bjerga explains for listeners of Dairy Radio Now how real milk is fighting back against plant-based imitators, with the latest government data demonstrating that milk demand is rising, while fake “milks” are losing market share. Meanwhile, whole milk in particular is in greater demand, as NMPF fights to return it to the school lunch program.
NMPF’s Bleiberg Offers Update on House Legislation to Increase School Milk Choices
NMPF’s executive vice president Paul Bleiberg tells the listeners of Dairy Radio Now about the passage this week by the House Education and Workforce Committee of new legislation that would increase the range of milk options available to school children. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act would give schools the option of serving 2% and whole milk once again. The bill is now expected to move to the full House for further consideration.
NMPF’s Galen Explains Importance of New Legislation to Increase School Milk Choices
NMPF’s senior vice president Chris Galen discusses the introduction of new legislation in the House and Senate that would increase the range of milk options available to school children. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act would give schools the option of serving 2% and whole milk once again. The House passed a similar bill in 2023, but the Senate didn’t act on it – prompting a renewed effort this year in Congress.
NMPF’s Bleiberg Reviews Capitol Hill Agenda in New Year
NMPF’s executive vice president Paul Bleiberg discusses the current agenda for Congress as the leadership transitions in Washington from President Biden to President-elect Trump. Bleiberg also highlights that the USDA plans to soon open the 2025 sign-up for the Dairy Margin Coverage program, for those farmers not already enrolled in the federal safety net.
NMPF’s Galen Reviews 2024 Highlights, Latest on Farm Bill Extension
NMPF’s senior vice president Chris Galen outlines for Dairy Radio Now listeners how Congress is wrapping together a farm bill extension with a government funding bill, just a few days before Christmas, and how NMPF will work with Congress on a new farm bill early in 2025. He also summarizes highlights for dairy farmers from 2024, including strong margins and near-record levels of dairy consumption.
NMPF’s Bleiberg Assesses Agenda for Congressional Lame Duck Session
NMPF’s chief lobbyist Paul Bleiberg explains for listeners of Dairy Radio Now what Congress will focus on during the first few weeks of December in the congressional lame duck session that is following last month’s election. Members of the House and Senate will have to address government spending for 2025, but are not expected to pass a new farm bill in 2024, instead preferring to extend current policy and work on a new version next year.
NMPF’s Ayache Explains Benefits of new FARM Environmental Stewardship Component
NMPF Chief Sustainability Officer Nicole Ayache, in an interview for Dairy Radio Now, explains how farmers can benefit from using the new information tool that allows a more precise computation of their carbon footprint. The FARM Environmental Stewardship program recently refined the voluntary model to help track the progress being made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
NMPF’s Bleiberg Analyzes November Election Results
NMPF’s chief lobbyist Paul Bleiberg assesses for listeners of Dairy Radio Now how the election of former president Donald Trump, along with a Senate majority led by the GOP, will impact dairy policy and agricultural issues in Washington and in farm country going forward.
NMPF’s Galen Offers Highlights of 2024 Annual Meeting in Phoenix
NMPF’s Senior Vice President Chris Galen reviews highlights of National Milk’s 2024 annual meeting in Phoenix for the listeners of Dairy Radio Now. The annual conference, which just concluded Oct. 23, reviewed NMPF’s work this year on FMMO modernization, the farm bill, and dealing with HPAI in dairy cows.
NMPF’s Galen Previews Upcoming Joint Annual Meeting in Phoenix
NMPF’s Senior Vice President Chris Galen provides Dairy Radio Now listeners the highlights of National Milk’s 2024 annual meeting in Phoenix, which runs Oct. 20-23. The annual conference, held jointly with the dairy checkoff, will feature keynote presentations on new revenue opportunities for farmers, an assessment of the upcoming November elections, a psychographic profile of the farmer of the future, and a presentation from the CEO of Domino’s Pizza. The meeting also brings together the Young Cooperator program representatives from NMPF’s member co-ops.
