Like most farmers and ranchers, dairy farmers know a lot about farming but often need to learn more about the ways government actions and farmer checkoffs affect their businesses. That’s where the California Dairy Leaders Program comes in. After a COVID-related hiatus, the program – sponsored by Western United Dairies (WUD) – has selected its 16th class of dairy professionals …
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Dairy Producers Can Now Enroll for 2023 Dairy Margin Coverage
Dairy producers can now enroll for 2023 coverage through the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program, an important safety net program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that helps producers manage changes in milk and feed prices. Last year, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) took steps to improve coverage, especially for small- and mid-sized dairies, including offering a new Supplemental …
NMPF Endorses Federal Milk Marketing Order Modernization Plan
National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) leadership unanimously endorsed a proposal to modernize the Federal Milk Marketing Order milk-pricing system at its annual meeting in Denver. It also welcomed new directors — as well as a new member. “Dairy is positioned to be a trusted anchor in an uncertain world,” said NMPF Chairman Randy Mooney in remarks at the meeting, part …
IDFA Encourages the FMC to Support Dairy Exporters Under Ocean Shipping Reform Act
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) recently submitted comprehensive comments to the Federal Maritime Commissio…
National Dairy Board Scholarship Award Winners Announced
The dairy checkoff has awarded 12 academic scholarships to students enrolled in programs that emphasize dairy and who have s…
California Dairy Farmer Named NMPF “Communicator of the Year”
Laton, California dairy farmer Melvin Medeiros, a family farm-owner of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), was named the Nationa…
Return to ‘Higher of’ Class I Method Near-Unanimous Priority Consensus at FMMO Forum
American Dairy Coalition participated in a productive American Farm Bureau Federal Milk Marketing Order Forum in Kansas City…
Competition Spotlights Globally Inspired Dishes Featuring Real California Cheese
The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) announced the inaugural Global Flavors Culinary Competition, a foodservice event t…
Checkoff Continues Partnership With YouTube Icon MrBeast
The dairy checkoff continues to partner with YouTube sensation Jimmy Donaldson – aka “MrBeast” – who challenged a group of g…
SNAP Dairy Incentive Program Expands to 150+ Retail Outlets with Award to Auburn University
In a strong show of support for healthy nutrition incentive programs, today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announ…
‘Dairy Dream Team’ Influencer Sparks Butter Board Sensation
The “butter board” food craze that has become a viral sensation is rooted in dairy checkoff strategy. Dairy Management Inc. …
NMPF and USDEC Discuss Recent Shipping Challenges with FMC Chairman Maffei
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) met with Federal Maritime Commission (FM…
Benefits of Biosolids Spread Across Decades of Research for Plant Nutrient Uptake
For more than four decades, biosolids have been applied to land and studied by researchers for many useful purposes. Biosoli…
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