Moving the issue of milk price reform is now in USDA’s court, as we hear from Chris Galen with the National Milk Producers Federation:

Chris Galen with the National Milk Producers Federation updated Dairy Radio Now listeners on the latest efforts to reform the federal milk pricing system:

While the process of a USDA FMMO hearing and a referendum vote by producers will take some time, the National Milk Producers Federation already have come a long way toward achieving improvements to milk pricing that will modernize this important program. NMPF’s Chris Galen shares more on today’s Dairy Radio NOW:

National Milk’s Chris Galen joins us to discuss the public comment period for FDA’s guidance of plant based labels. Dairy advocates may learn more about the issue and offer comments here. Galen also updated us on legislation called DAIRY PRIDE, an acronym for the Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, Milk, and Cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday Act.

The National Milk Producers Federation commended a bipartisan group of senators for re-introducing the DAIRY PRIDE Act, which would end the problem of consumer confusion of the nutritional content of plant-based beverages the Food and Drug Administration took inadequate steps to remedy last week.

FDA is accepting comments on its draft guidance until April 24. Meanwhile, DAIRY PRIDE introduction in the House of Representatives is expected within weeks. NMPF’s Chris Galen gave Dairy Radio Now listeners an update from our nation’s capital:

The National Milk Producers Federation commended three NMPF cooperative members who spoke up for dairy producers today at a bipartisan House Agriculture Committee farm bill listening session held in Tulare, CA. California earlier this week. Chris Galen provided an update on today’s Dairy Radio Now:

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) commended a recent announcement that the U.S. Trade Representative has formally moved to advance a U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) dispute settlement proceeding and establish a second panel to determine whether Canada has been in violation of its market access obligations under the agreement. NMPF’s Chris Galen tells us about it on today’s Dairy Radio Now:

Chris Galen with the National Milk Producers Federation joined us on today’s Dairy Radio Now to discuss the challenges of getting a new Farm Bill passed.

The 118th Congress convenes and clear policy challenges lie ahead. Chris Galen with the National Milk Producers Federation joined us on today’s Dairy Radio Now to discuss the top priorities for ’23:

Chris Galen with the National Milk Producers Federation updated Dairy Radio Now listeners on what the congressional lame duck session has been up to, as we close out 2022.

Holiday giving season is under way, and NMPF’s National Dairy Leadership Scholarship Program is a worthy beneficiary for anyone who cares about a better industry future, explains Nicole Ayache, who leads the program at NMPF, in the latest Dairy Defined podcast. The full podcast is here. You can also find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.

Chris Galen with the National Milk Producers Federation joined us on today’s Dairy Radio Now to share the importance of Congress acting now on ag labor reform rather than wait for a new divisive Congress.

The International Dairy Federation (IDF) World Dairy Summit brings unique opportunities for U.S. dairy as the host nation for the Chicago event, to be held next Oct. 16-19. The global conference returns to the United States for the first time in three decades, at a moment when rising exports and world-leading sustainability gives the U.S. industry a great story to tell, according to three leaders in organizing next year’s events. Listen Here to the NMPF Dairy Defined Podcast

Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude and giving thanks. We are very thankful for today’s dairy farmers who put in the hours every day of the year. National Milk’s Chris Galen joins us today:

Chris Galen with the National Milk Producers Federation joined us on the days after the mid-terms:

The National Milk Producers Federation recently wrapped up their joint annual meeting with Dairy Management, Inc. Chris Galen gives us a recap from Denver:

The 2022 Joint Annual Meeting of the National Dairy Board, the National Milk Producers Federation and the United Dairy Industry Association is approaching quickly, October 23-26, at the beautiful new Gaylord Rockies Resort, which is just a few minutes from the Denver International airport. NMPF’s Chris Galen gave Dairy Radio Now listeners a preview:

Dairy farmers are receiving assistance from USDA when it comes to Climate Smart Solutions. Chris Galen with the National Milk Producers Federation tells us more on today’s Dairy Radio Now:

The National Milk Producers Federation is continuing to combat the dairy imitators as we hear from NMPF’s Chris Galen:

The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act will pour billions of dollars into the agriculture industry. We hear more from Chris Galen with the National Milk Producers Federation:

Chris Galen with the National Milk Producers Federation joined us on today’s Policy Thursday to discuss the revamping of the scuttled Build Back Better initiative:

Chris Galen with the National Milk Producers Federation joined us on today’s Dairy Radio Now to update us on the next steps to help dairy producers with important climate technology, now that the Biden Administration’s Build Back Better proposal is dormant.

Chris Galen with the National Milk Producers Federation updated Dairy Radio Now listeners on the latest progress of modernizing the Federal Milk Marketing Order pricing system.

Chris Galen with the National Milk Producers Federation updates Dairy Radio Now listeners on revamping the Federal Milk Marketing Order system the milk pricing:

With FDA guidance expected on the proper labeling of plant-based milk alternatives sometime this summer, the National Milk Producers Federation is asking the FDA to rethink plant-based beverages when defining milk. Chris Galen updated Dairy Radio Now listeners on today’s Policy Thursday:

Chris Galen with the National Milk Producers Federation updated Dairy Radio Now listeners on the latest push to approve the H-2A Visa Program for year-round dairy farm employers:

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) recently sent a letter to the Biden administration recommending specific steps to provide relief and support to dairy farmers and exporters facing supply chain constraints. NMPF’s Chris Galen shared more on Thursday’s Dairy Radio Now:

Paul Bleiberg, Senior Vice President of Government Relations for the National Milk Producers Federation, in a Dairy Defined podcast, discussed the latest from Washington, including work on the next farm bill and immigration reform. Listen to the complete Dairy Defined podcast here

Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) is a program designed exclusively by America’s dairy farmers for the benefit of America’s dairy farmers. Chris Galen with the National Milk Producers Federation gives us the latest numbers:

Chris Galen with the National Milk Producers Federation updated Dairy Radio Now listeners on the latest efforts to reduce greenhouse gasses.

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) responded to a bipartisan letter from Rep. Antonio Delgado and Members of Congress from New York encouraging New York City Mayor Eric Adams not to eliminate flavored milk from New York City school meals. Read More

Chris Galen from the National Milk Producers Federation joined us on today’s Dairy Radio Now with an update on the latest enforcement actions against some vessel owners:

Dr. Robert M. Califf was named Commissioner of Food and Drugs. Chris Galen of the National Milk Producers Federation joined us on our Policy Thursday to discuss what the new appointment, and why NMPF is cheering for his success:

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new program to help address the export side of the supply chain crisis. NMPF’s Chris Galen updated Dairy Radio Now listeners on the latest attempts to ease port congestion and get exports flowing again:

The REAL Seal stamp of assurance has been around for decades and is now managed by the National Milk Producers Federation. We get an update from NMPF’s Chris Galen:

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) celebrated a landmark decision published this week which found Canada is improperly restricting access to its market for U.S. dairy products in violation of its U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) commitments. NMPF’s Chris Galen updated Dairy Radio Now listeners on what this means for the U.S. dairy industry moving forward:

Chris Galen with the National Milk Producers Federation updates Dairy Radio Now listeners on what the industry has been through in 2021 and what we can look forward to in 2022:

The National Milk Producers Federation is urging farmers to sign up for maximum coverage in 2022 under the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program, which USDA announced will open for enrollment from Monday, Dec. 13, through Feb. 18. This year’s DMC signup is accompanied by new enhancements that make the program even more valuable for producers seeking protection against unforeseen market risks. NMPF’s Chris Galen updated Dairy Radio Now listeners on Thursday’s broadcast:

There is plenty to be thankful for this holiday season. National Milk’s Chris Galen joined us for a special Thanksgiving broadcast:

The dairy community will soon be gathering at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas Nov. 14-17 for the 2021 NMPF annual meeting, held in conjunction with the national dairy checkoff organizations overseen by Dairy Management Inc.  With a theme of “Make Every Drop Count,” this year’s event will examine how dairy’s policy and promotion organizations work together globally to build markets for dairy products. The annual meeting website has more information. NMPF’s Chris Galen gives Dairy Radio Now listeners a preview:

National Milk’s Chris Galen updated Dairy Radio Now listeners on the latest news from our nation’s capital:

The Build Back Better Agenda is being debated in our nations capital – and as we hear from National Milk’s Chris Galen, the proposed legislation has a hefty price tag to help create jobs, cut taxes, and lower costs for working families.

Chris Galen with the National Milk Producers Federation updated Dairy Radio Now listeners on the latest relief efforts congress is working on to assist dairy producers with their losses due to the global pandemic.

Chris Galen with the National Milk Producers Federation updated Dairy Radio Now listeners on the latest relief aid for dairy farmers: