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NMPF Pursues Energy Cost Indexing During USDA Make Allowance Hearing
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 The U.S. Department of Agriculture held a hearing Sept. 14 to examine new data concerning dairy plant manufacturing costs, as the USDA decides whether and how to adjust make allowances for cheese, whey, butter, and powder products under the Federal Milk Marketing Order system. More ...
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Young Cooperators Make First Fly-In A Success
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 NMPF held the first ever Young Cooperator Fly-in last week in Washington D.C. YC's who attended previous Legislative and Policy forums were invited to do another round of Capitol Hill visits with their elected officials. NMPF tried to reach as many state delegations as possible, to once again highlight the importance of immigration reform, CERCLA/EPCRA clarification, the Dairy Farmer Caucus and the upcoming Farm Bill. More ...
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USDA Extends Emergency Grazing on CRP Acres in 30 States
 Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns has extended the window for emergency livestock grazing on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres for farmers and ranchers who are impacted by drought in 30 states. The traditional deadline for emergency grazing on CRP acres is September 30. More ... |
National Animal Health Monitoring System to Study Dairy Industry in 2007
| The USDA's National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) is launching its fourth national study of the U.S. dairy industry next year. The NAHMS Dairy 2007 study will address priority issues facing the industry. More ... |
Group Forms to Study Dairy Farm Impact On Health, Environment
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Former U.S. government officials, environmentalists and industry leaders have launched a two-year study into health and environmental impacts of large-scale animal farms. . More ...
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Mexico Reimposes Tariffs on U.S. Dairy Blends
| As part of a World Trade Organization (WTO) case, Mexico was given the authority to impose tariffs on exports of U.S. dairy preparations to Mexico last year. This was in response to a U.S. law that the WTO ruled was not compliant with our WTO obligations. More ... |
Look for NMPF at World Dairy Expo
| For the first time, NMPF will have a booth display at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI. The Expo will be held October 3 - 7. NMPF will highlight the Dairy GREAT program and have a drawing for a $100 gift certificate each day. Employees at the booth will also answer questions about all NMPF and CWT programs. Look for the NMPF booth in the Arena Level #173.More ... |
Annual Meeting Fast Approaching
| The deadline for the NMPF Annual meeting is fast approaching, and room reservations must be made by this Friday. The NMPF annual meeting will once again be held in conjunction with the DMI annual meeting. This year the meeting will take place at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV, October 30 - November 2. Visit www.dairyevents.com to register online or call the NMPF offices for more information. More ... |
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Colorado Livestock Association provides information and educational opportunities for members to help them improve their bottom line by including program that improves employee safety, beef quality assurance, proper animal handling and issues related to hiring foreign workers.More ...
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