
National Milk Producers Federation
@nmpf
Representing farmer-owned #dairy cooperatives on Capitol Hill since 1916
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http://www.nmpf.org 31-07-2009 19:02:36
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The EU think "if you canât beat âem, ban âem!" Thatâs why NMPF urges United States Trade Representative and Dept. of Agriculture to establish a proactive strategy to counter the EU's campaign of abusing geographical indications to monopolize common cheese names like "parmesan" that shut out fair competition.





The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act has a 60% chance of becoming law this year, with congressional momentum building along with consensus that whole milk in schools is the best option for schoolkids, Senator Peter Welch said in the latest Dairy Defined podcast: nmpf.org/whole-milk-legâŚ

We thank United States Trade Representative for standing up for Americaâs dairy farmers by urging the International Trade Commission to investigate unfair trade practices for nonfat milk solids. U.S. dairy products can compete anywhereâ so long as there is a level playing field. usitc.gov/press_room/newâŚ

AM #AgriTalk - Deep dive into State of Dairy Industry Report - Farm Journal's MILK Editor Karen Bohnert did survey and led effort to summarize and analyze. Phil Plourd Ever.Ag was in on the conversation and we talked exports w/Will Loux National Milk Producers Federation U.S. Dairy Exporter. agritalk.com

We thank the House for advancing a bill that continues vital support for #dairy programs and makes the 199A tax deduction permanent, helping farmer-owned cooperatives nationwide. Grateful for House Committee on Agriculture and Ways and Means Committee leadership on these priorities.

Access to safe, effective feed additives helps dairy farmers drive innovation. We thank Sen. Dr. Roger Marshall, Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Sen. Senator Jerry Moran and Michael Bennet for advancing the bipartisan Innovative FEED Act to modernize U.S. FDAâs approval process. marshall.senate.gov/newsroom/pressâŚ

Starting the week with a chat on trade from someone who's been in the room at the highest level. And we hear about challenges the #dairy industry faces in trade. Gregg Doud is our guest from National Milk Producers Federation iowapbs.org/shows/mtom/mtoâŚ

Grateful for the opportunity to meet Senate Ag Committee Republicans's finest, Senator Jim Justice and Babydog Justice!

At the OECD âĄď¸ Better Policies for Better Lives Forum on Critical Supply Chains last week, Dr. Jamie Jonker, Chief Science Officer, highlighted the vital coordination between dairy farmers, private veterinarians, and federal and state agencies in tackling the bird flu outbreak in #dairy cattle.


We'll be watching Senate Ag Committee Republicans and Senate Ag, Nutrition, & Forestry Committee Dems as they markup the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act next week. You can watch live, too, at 3 p.m. Tuesday: agriculture.senate.gov/hearings/businâŚ

Under a new Dept. of Agriculture agreement, U.S. dairy facilities can now register their exports to Costa Rica with a streamlined processâcutting red tape and boosting access to a growing market. Our heartfelt thanks to Foreign Ag Service, USDA Ag Mktg Service, U.S. FDA and United States Trade Representative for their great work!

USDEC and National Milk Producers Federation thank Dept. of Agriculture, U.S. FDA and United States Trade Representative for securing a streamlined process for U.S. dairy exports to Costa Rica. It's a big win! Learn more: bit.ly/3SpYt7e

Thank you, Dept. of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, for your leadership in securing improved access to international customers on behalf of Americaâs dairy farmers! Along with our farmer-owners, we stand ready to meet the growing global demand for American dairy products that help nourish the world.

Representatives from the U.S. and Mexican dairy sectors met in Wisconsin this week to reaffirm their shared commitment to mutual growth and cooperation. Among the attendees were these two Mexican dairy farmers, board members of AMLAC Productores de leche. Learn more: bit.ly/3SpHYYE



Esta semana estamos participando en la 7th Binational Summit & Meeting of the Dairy Industries from the United States Of America & Mexico 2025 #lecherosdemĂŠxico Canilec cnog_mx USDEC Latinoamerica National Milk Producers Federation Consejo Nacional Agropecuario


Our Chief Science Officer, Dr. Dr. Jonker - @jsieds.bsky.social, represented U.S. dairy this week at World Organisation for Animal Healthâs 92nd General Session of the World Assembly of Delegates. Key topics included global standards for animal health, vaccination for FMD and bird flu, and tackling antimicrobial resistance. đ
