NMPF Senior Vice President of Communications Alan Bjerga discusses NMPF’s new resource page for dairy farmers experiencing natural disasters and how that effort, as well as NMPF’s coronavirus page, is set up to serve dairy farmers and all of agriculture in times of need, on the “Adams on Agriculture” podcast.
NMPF’s Senior Vice President of Communications, Alan Bjerga, discusses a Senate effort to keep Canada and Mexico accountable on USMCA dairy provisions, as well as the need for additional dairy disaster assistance including USDA commodity purchases, on RFD-TV.
Paul Bleiberg, NMPF’s vice president for government affairs, discusses where congressional assistance for dairy producers may be heading in the “Adams on Agriculture” podcast. Challenges include: appropriate aid for farms of differing sizes and structures; the extent of USDA food purchases for nutrition programs; and just where the Senate lands with its final package.
Alan Bjerga, NMPF’s Senior Vice President for Communications, discusses the dramatic rally in dairy prices, how federal assistance has helped, the economic outlook for the sector and a potential shift in consumer habits, in an interview on WEKZ radio, Janesville, Wisconsin.
NMPF Senior Vice President Chris Galen discusses the ins and outs of payments under the new Coronavirus Food Assistance Program on the Brownfield Ag News Network. An accompanying article can be found here.
NMPF’s Vice President for Government Relations, Paul Bleiberg, discusses new USDA payments for dairy producers and the effectiveness of the Dairy Margin Coverage Program on the “Adams on Agriculture” podcast.
Paul Bleiberg, NMPF’s vice president for government relations, discusses plans to aid dairy farmers via House of Representatives legislation on the Adams on Agriculture podcast.
NMPF’s vice president for government affairs, Paul Bleiberg, discusses the USDA’s recently announced aid to dairy farmers, and where assistance efforts go from here, on the Adams on Agriculture podcast.
NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern discusses the dairy industry’s request for federal aid on the “Adams on Agriculture” podcast.
In response to the continued spread of COVID-19 (the coronavirus) in the United States and the virus’s potential impact on domestic and international markets, National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Jim Mulhern said the following:
“As the organization representing U.S. dairy farmers and the cooperatives they own, the National Milk Producers Federation stands ready to assist its members in addressing coronavirus challenges. From possible damages to domestic and world markets, to supply chain labor disruptions on the farm, at the processing plant or in transporting milk, the potential ramifications for dairy are wide-ranging. We will devote our resources to the best of our ability to helping dairy farmers and cooperatives respond to whatever challenges they may face.
“The good news is that the U.S. dairy supply is safe, and production of high-quality products continues unimpeded. The FDA has confirmed that heat treatment kills other coronaviruses, so pasteurization is expected to also inactivate this virus. In addition, there is no evidence that this strain of coronavirus is present in domestic livestock such as cattle.
“Still, all producers will remain vigilant as what has now been labeled a pandemic continues its path. We will continue to answer questions and offer information to help our members. Policy solutions also may be needed for producers whose operations have been affected by the virus. In keeping with our mission of serving our members, regardless of the challenge, we will work with lawmakers and regulators to ensure a safe and adequate supply of milk and to mitigate potential economic harm to dairy farmers.”
(Note: NMPF’s Dairy Defined podcast explores today’s dairy farms and industry using high-quality data and podcast-style interviews to explain current dairy issues and dispel myths.)
ARLINGTON, Va. – U.S. dairy farmers have been through challenging times, but they’re ready to face the challenges of trade, the environment, climate and changing consumer tastes, said Randy Mooney, a Missouri dairy farmer and chairman of the National Milk Producers Federation. Mooney spoke this morning at the organization’s annual meeting, this in New Orleans.
“Dairy farmers play an important role in society. We help preserve communities,” he said. “Like all of you, I’m proud to be a dairy farmer, producing the most nutritious product in the world.”
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The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), based in Arlington, VA, develops and carries out policies that advance dairy producers and the cooperatives they own. NMPF’s member cooperatives produce more than two-thirds of U.S. milk, making NMPF dairy’s voice on Capitol Hill and with government agencies. For more, visit www.nmpf.org.
