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Today on AgNet News Hour: Freight, Fuel, and Food Security Take Center Stage It's a jam-packed Tuesday on the AgNet News Hour, and today's episode dives deep into the issues that matter most to growers, shippers, and ag advocates across the nation. With hosts Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and Josh McGill leading the conversation, this episode brings a frank and timely look at the agricultural headlines shaping our industry this week. Top of the show is coverage of the ongoing G7 summit in Canada, where global leaders are tackling everything from war and trade to AI and climate change. But noticeably absent from their formal agenda? Agriculture. That's why the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture launched a concurrent summit in Alberta, focused exclusively on food security, innovation, and small-scale farmers. Nick and Josh unpack how these global conversations (and omissions) ripple into policy and practice here at home. From there, the focus shifts back to the states with an in-depth breakdown of the “Big Beautiful Bill”—a sweeping piece of legislation touching everything from SNAP reform and border security to crucial updates in farm safety net programs and estate tax relief for family farms. Featuring insights from the National Milk Producers Federation, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, and pork industry leaders, this segment highlights how the bill could support dairy, livestock, and long-term farm viability. Listeners also get the latest on Blue Diamond Almonds' planned closure of its century-old Sacramento processing plant. Nick and Josh discuss what the consolidation means for employees, land use, and ag manufacturing in California. Finally, freight, fuel, and trade frustrations take the spotlight. With diesel prices soaring and regulatory burdens piling up, truckers and ag haulers are reaching a breaking point. Special guest Nick Folio from Folio Commodities joins the show with real talk on California's freight crisis, followed by Dave Puglia of Western Growers sharing policy perspectives and urgent calls for reform. Don't miss today's candid and critical conversations.

Expanded milk options in school lunch menus is anticipated to lead to less food waste and support child nutrition and the US Dairy Industry.

The National Milk Producers Federation explains why plant based meat and milk are boring.

Something as simple as the name of a food can be a trade barrier for U.S. dairy. Shawna Morris is the executive vice president for trade policy and global affairs for the National Milk Producers Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council. She says there are quite a few unfair trade policies that the European Union forces on the United States. Geographical Indications are an example -- GIs are a protective label for products with a specific geographical origin. Morris explains why GIs are problematic for dairy products that, according to other places in the world, have a common name.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. dairy industry took a milestone step to further collaborations with Indonesia. Shawna Morris is the executive vice president for trade policy and global affairs for the National Milk Producers Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council. These are two of several organizations that signed a memorandum of understanding with Indonesia that could result in more dairy exports for U.S. producers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with thoughts on weather premium in the markets and perspective on price action ahead of the holiday weekend with DuWayne Bosse from Bolt Marketing. In Segment Two, we have a conversation about the dairy industry, the reconciliation process and more with Paul Bleiberg, Executive Vice President, Government Relations at the National Milk Producers Federation. In Segment Three, we have a conversation about reconciliation moving to the Senate, the Farm Bill, mental health awareness in agriculture and much more with Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS). Then we close the show with an update and comments on the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission report released on Thursday with Caleb Ragland, President of the American Soybean Association.  

We have a special State of the Dairy Industry program featuring Farm Journal's Milk editor Karen Bohnert and Phil Plourd, head of market intelligence at EverAg. Plus William Loux of the National Milk Producers Federation also shares his knowledge on dairy, including exports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Scott sits down with Gregg Doud, president of the National Milk Producer's Federation, to discuss the evolving dairy industry, highlighting rising global protein demand, the need for better ag education among policymakers and the importance of technology and sustainability. He emphasizes trade diversification, regulatory reform and industry unity while advising future ag leaders to focus on communication, risk management and strong mentorship.

This episode was recorded at the 2025 Western Dairy Management Conference in Reno, Nevada. Gregg Doud, National Milk Producers Federation, begins with an overview of his talk regarding recent and ongoing investments in the dairy industry. Dan Siemers, Siemers Holsteins, notes they were able to build a new dairy and find a new milk market because Agropur built a new plant in their area. Corey Geiger, CoBank, describes that the US is approaching $9 billion of new investment in dairy plants coming online through 2027, over half of that in cheese. High-quality whey protein isolates are in equal demand as cheese, so that has been a large part of the investment as well. He mentions investment in class one beverage milk and extended shelf life, as well as growth in yogurt and Greek yogurt. The panel also discusses milk in schools.  (1:35)Corey talks about the generational change on dairy farms regarding components. Dan mentions that in one generation, you can increase the fat percentage by 0.4 using bulls available today. The focus on pounds of fat and protein plus health traits has resulted in somewhat less milk. Dan feels that the industry needs to focus a bit more on pounds of milk as a carrier to get protein back in the business. Some plants indicate there might almost be too much fat, so a focus on protein pounds may be in order. (11:03)Corey states that 92% of dairy farmers get paid on multiple component pricing, and 90% of that milk check is butter fat and protein. While some cheese plants don't quite need all the butter fat that's coming from dairy farms, it's important to note that we are still not filling our butter fat needs domestically. There are definitely opportunities in the butter sector. The panel discusses some shuffling in domestic processing might also be needed to better use the sweet cream that's available. (13:01)Scott asks about export markets in developing countries. Gregg mentions that many Central American dairy products contain vegetable oil, so there is a lot of potential there. Corey agrees and states there is also similar potential in the Middle East and North Africa. He also notes that lack of refrigeration is still an issue in some parts of the world, so shelf-stable products are critical. Gregg mentions that drinkable yogurts are in demand in Latin America. (18:29)The panel dives into the way beef on dairy has changed the industry. Dan notes the baby calf market has been a huge profit center, where the dairy can essentially break even and the calves provide the profit. This may be creating a challenge where a lot of dairies aren't creating enough replacement dairy heifers. (23:16)Data and how we use it is the next topic the group discusses. Gregg shares a story of an MIT grad who is developing an artificial intelligence algorithm to combine cow genetics with different diet ingredients and feed additives to decrease methane production while improving cow productivity. (28:49)The panelists close out the episode with their take-home messages. Corey gives listeners a look at the impact of the domestic dairy market. Dan shares the sustainability story and climate impact of the dairy industry will continue to be important. Gregg is excited about new technologies, but asks for assistance in working with the federal government to get those technologies approved at the speed of commerce. The panel also discusses the impacts of tariffs on agriculture and how dairy farmers need to be communicating with their members of Congress. (32:56)Please reach out to your Congress members. Start the conversation, and  help them understand!Please subscribe and share with your industry friends to invite more people to join us at the Real Science Exchange virtual pub table.  If you want one of our Real Science Exchange t-shirts, screenshot your rating, review, or subscription, and email a picture to anh.marketing@balchem.com. Include your size and mailing address, and we'll mail you a shirt.

Lorrie Boyer and Nick "The Pagmeter" discussed the challenges faced by young farmers and ranchers, highlighting the American Farm Bureau Federation's FUSION Conference in Denver. Key issues include high costs of farmland, machinery, and cattle, financial barriers, and the impact of taxes and regulations. They noted the enthusiasm and innovation among young farmers, such as diversifying into cheese making. Infrastructure challenges. Lorrie and Nick also discuss the hay market, noting that 2023 was tough for dairies and predicting a slow start to 2025 due to rain in California. They highlight the importance of hay and alfalfa for dairies and mention the impact of rain on tree fruit blooming. Avocado and strawberry seasons are off to a good start, with steady demand and quality. They also address government restructuring, potential closures or consolidations of USDA and NRCS offices, and the impact on farmers. Water allocation is at 35%, with concerns about land sinking and alkalinization affecting farming in California. Lorrie has an interview with the National Milk Producers Federation, who reported strong dairy margins due to low feed grain prices and stable milk prices. The conversation also touched on water management, with farmers in the western U.S. receiving 35% of their water allocation, up from 15% last year. The importance of specialized knowledge in water management and the challenges of aging infrastructure were highlighted. The segment concluded with a discussion on the future direction of the Export Assistance Program.

The National Milk Producers Federation applauds the bipartisan Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, and Farmers for Free Trade executive Director, Brian Kuehl (KEEL) reacted to the imposition of Section 232 tariffs.

On Friday's AOA, we start the show with a reaction and thoughts on the 45Z/climate smart agriculture guidance and where we go from here with Chris Bliley, Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Growth Energy. In Segment Two, we get perspective and reaction to USDA's updates to Federal Milk Marketing Orders released on Thursday. Paul Bleiberg, Executive Vice President, Government Relations for the National Milk Producers Federation joins us to discuss.   In Segment Three, we examine the Make America Healthy Again movement and potential impacts to food, nutrition and the agriculture industry as a whole. Brandon Lipps is Principal and Founder for Caprock Strategies and he joins us for that conversation. In Segment Four, we close the show with a recap of EPA nominee Lee Zeldin's confirmation hearing this week and new appointees announced for USDA under the incoming Trump Administration in news headlines.

A slight increase in milk production could mean decent price margins.

In this episode, Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer explore the devastating Southern California wildfires and their ripple effects across the agricultural sector. They delve into differing perspectives on the fires' causes, contrasting remarks from President-elect Donald Trump and Governor Gavin Newsom. The discussion highlights the agricultural challenges posed by wildfires, including damage to crops, livestock losses, and water resource strain. They advocate for improved wildfire management strategies and innovative agricultural practices, such as grazing livestock to reduce wildfire fuel. Key Highlights: Chris Galen Interview (at 13:00): Lorrie speaks with Chris Galen, Senior VP at the National Milk Producers Federation, about pressing agricultural and policy issues: The Trump administration's goals, including tax cuts, border control, and tariff strategies. Concerns for the dairy industry due to the lack of a visa program for full-time foreign workers and the potential impacts of deportations. 2025 projections for stable milk prices and production growth, despite bird flu outbreaks. The importance of the H-2A visa program for seasonal workers, with a 2% increase in certified positions for FY 2024. Congressman Adam Gray Interview (at 25:35): Sabrina interviews Adam Gray, newly elected Congressman for California's 13th district: His role in founding the California Problem Solvers Caucus to promote bipartisan collaboration. Key legislative priorities, including the farm bill, water supply improvements, and addressing healthcare shortages in the San Joaquin Valley. Gray's focus on bringing results for his district and reshaping Washington's political climate. Subscribe to AgNet News Hour for in-depth coverage of agricultural issues, policymaker insights, and actionable solutions for the farming community. 

The National Milk Producers Federation does not support raw milk sales.

National Milk Producers Federation advocates for resticted sales of raw milk given recent test results that have resulted in positive bird flu milk samples.

On today's episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer delve into the topic of using autonomous vehicles on farms. They discuss the ongoing conversations and concerns surrounding Cal OSHA's role in regulating these technologies, focusing on safety, liability, and operational protocols. They highlight the broader implications of autonomous machinery in agriculture, including societal concerns, the potential risks involved, and the need for effective oversight to ensure safe implementation. They also discuss the phenomenon of Tulare Lake, once dried up for 130 years, now reappearing due to extreme weather patterns. This reemergence has caused significant disruptions for California farmers, submerging tens of thousands of acres of farmland, destroying crops, and damaging infrastructure including homes, roads, and irrigation systems. The hosts address the broader implications for water management and insurance in the area, noting the challenges farmers face as they lose valuable agricultural land to this unexpected floodwater revival. Lorrie talks with Chris Galen, the Senior Vice President of Member Services and Strategic Initiatives at the National Milk Producers Federation. They discuss the current lame duck session in Congress, focusing on temporary funding measures and delays in the new farm bill. The conversation explores the potential impacts of the upcoming Trump administration on dairy producers and personnel shifts in key agricultural positions. Galen provides an economic overview of the dairy industry, noting good harvests and steady margins. They also address the ongoing bird flu issue, emphasizing the risks associated with raw milk and advocating for pasteurization.

Tariffs are top of mind for the National Milk Producers Federation.

It is Monday October 21st and it is going to be another hot day nearing record highs according to Stu Muck during the Compeer Financial Ag weather update. Bob Bosold joins the show with Peter Vitaliano, the vice president for economic policy and market research for the National Milk Producers Federation, to discuss FMMO policies and reform that is needed in the dairy industry. Charitee Seebecker joins the show with Chad Vincent, CEO of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin to discuss how sustainable agriculture is changing the dairy industry for the better, helping increase productivity.  Stephanie Hoff also joins the show with Paul Koch, the UW-Madison Extension turf grass specialist, to discuss how to best care for your lawn in the fall to have a good yard come spring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On this episode of Agriculture Today, we'll learn about all of the details and information from USDA's latest Supply and Demand report that was released on Friday, perspective on the farm bill from the National Milk Producers Federation, how U.S. ag trade progressed in 2024, and some crop and harvest updates across different parts of the Corn Belt.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The U.S. Dairy Export Council and National Milk Producers Federation expressed their strong disappointment with a preliminary ruling by Colombia's government that targets U.S. dairy exporters.

The National Milk Producers Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council are asking the U.S. government to leverage all available tools if Colombia implements countervailing tariffs on U.S. milk powder exports.

Beth Panko Briczinski, Ph.D. is the Senior Science Advisor for Milk Safety in the Office of Food Safety at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In this capacity, she advises FDA senior leadership on policies and programs involving scientific matters affecting the safety of milk. Prior to working at FDA, Dr. Briczinski was a Vice President with the National Milk Producers Federation, where she worked with state and federal agencies on regulatory issues in the areas of food safety and nutrition. Dr. Briczinski holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Food Science, as well as a Ph.D. in Food Science, all from Pennsylvania State University. Casey McCue is the Conference Chair for the National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments (NCIMS) and the Director of the Division of Milk Control and Dairy Services for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, a position he has held since 2000. Casey has served in many positions since starting as a Dairy Products Specialist in Jefferson and Lewis counties. He grew up deeply involved in his grandparents' dairy farm near Lowville, and after graduating from SUNY Canton with a degree in Milk and Food Quality Control, he began his career in industry on both the producer and processor sides. Casey was also the 2012 recipient of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture's Administration Award for his work on behalf of New York's rapidly growing dairy industry. Megin Nichols, D.V.M. serves as the Deputy Division Director for the Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases at the CDC's National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases. Prior to this role, she lead the team at CDC responsible for investigating multistate outbreaks of Salmonella and Escherichia coli resulting from exposure to animals, pet products, and raw milk. Prior to joining CDC, Dr. Nichols worked in her home state at the New Mexico Department of Health for five years. She holds a B.S. degree in Animal Science from New Mexico State University, a D.V.M. from Colorado State University, and an M.P.H. degree in Food Safety and Biosecurity from the University of Minnesota. She is board certified in veterinary preventive medicine, and her areas of interest include zoonotic disease, food safety, and pediatric health. In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with Dr. Briczinski, Mr. McCue, and Dr. Nichols [29:50] about: What the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) requires of milk and dairy producers, how it differs from Grade “A” milk standards, and the public health impact of PMO since its adoption 100 years ago The accomplishments of NCIMS since the first conference was held in 1950, and revisions to the PMO that have come out of recent NCIMS conferences The microbial risks of, and foodborne illnesses caused by, raw milk and dairy products, which have been increasing in popularity among consumers The possibility of combining audits for producers that make both Grade "A" and non-Grade "A" products Ways in which public health agencies and food safety professionals can combat misinformation about “natural” foods like raw milk and dairy being healthier than pasteurized products FDA's future plans to expand upon the PMO and milk and dairy product safety. News and Resources FDA Publishes Dairy Food Safety Research Agenda for HPAI H5N1Federal Report Gives FDA Nine Recommendations to Improve Infant Formula OversightEU to Develop New Traceability Requirements to Tackle Honey Adulteration, Revises Origin Labeling Rules Second Bill Introduced to Weaken FSMA 204; Safe Food Coalition Voices Opposition The End of Chevron Doctrine Does Not End Food Safety Regulation, But it May Make It More Difficult Upcoming Webinar—How Rapid Development of Technology has Revolutionized Food Safety We Want to Hear from You! Please send us your questions and suggestions to podcast@food-safety.com

Gregg Doud with National Milk Producers Federation joins Trent Loos and Jay Truitt to discuss current dairy issues, the H5N1 virus and Chevron.

This weeks Open Mic Guest is Gregg Doud, president and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation.  The H5N1 virus in dairy cattle has presented yet another challenge for the diary industry.  Doud says extensive testing by FDA confirms the pasteurization process is effective in keeping milk and dairy products safe for consumers.  Doud says USDA now believes the disease is being spread between dairy farms by mechanical means.  The industry is monitoring existing protocols and closing gaps that may have led to the disease spread to a number of dairy states in the nation. Doud also comments on Federal Milk Marketing Order reform and a USDA proposal that will be released soon, and he also talks about the House Ag Committee's farm bill proposal.

Is U.S. dairy consumption going up or down? What is the current dairy product mix and how has it changed over time? What are some of the latest product trends that dairy is part of? Listen in as New York dairy farmer and National Dairy Board member Val Lavigne asks two legendairy experts, Madlyn Daley, Senior Vice President, Strategic Insights & Evaluation at Dairy Management Inc. and Peter Vitaliano, Vice President, Economic Policy and Market Research for National Milk Producers Federation, these questions and much more. They will discuss how U.S. consumers are purchasing and consuming their dairy then versus the past and how they feel about the future of dairy. Tune in to find out! To learn more about the national dairy checkoff and your local dairy checkoffs, please visit www.usdairy.com.   Host & Guest: ·      Host: Val Lavigne, New York Dairy Farmer and National Dairy Board Member ·      Guest: Peter Vitaliano, VP, Economic Policy and Market Research ·      Guest: Madlyn Daley, SVP, Strategic Insights & Evaluation at Dairy Management Inc.

Dairy farmers are descending on Washington next week, as NMPF's Young Cooperators lead the organization's annual fly-in. Hannah and Matthew Lansing, this year's chairs for the YC Program, say policy engagement is critical to dairy's future. “There are so many things that affect us, but they don't affect us in a way that we see every day,” said Matthew Lansing, who along with his wife and her family milk 1,100 cows and farm more than 5,000 acres at Blue Hill Dairy in Clinton, Iowa. said. “Keeping involved and up-to-date as much as we can and pushing for things that we need on a farm on a day-to-day basis is really key for us to propel forward into the future and be what we need to be for consumers going forward.”You can find and subscribe to the Dairy Defined podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Amazon Music under the podcast name “Dairy Defined.” For more on the YC Program, click here. Media outlets may use clips from the podcast on the condition of attribution to the National Milk Producers Federation. 

Gregg Doud, president and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation, is commending House Ag Chair G.T. Thompson for including language in the House farm bill regarding the Class 1 mover.

Leading dairy representatives from the U.S. and Mexico met this week to renew their commitment to collaborate and advocate for mutually beneficial dairy policies.

In recent testimony, the National Milk Producers Federation called for a more proactive U.S. trade policy.

Alan Bjerga with the National Milk Producers Federation has the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mauston School District picked up one of Wisconsin's Farm-to-School grants, and it's moving their locally grown food effort forward.  Charitee Seebecker finds out what's happening with school coordinator, Jacqui Peyer.Craig Trnka is the CEO of the World Championship Blacksmiths, LLC. He explains how blacksmithing has evolved and gives us perspective into the life of a blacksmith. USDA is implementing new testing requirements for dairy cattle crossing state lines.  It's all about monitoring HPAI in the dairy population. Stephanie Hoff gets the details from Alan Bjerga, from the National Milk Producers Federation.Meet Cierra Essock, one of the six finalists for the Alice in Dairyland position.  Essock is currently an agriculture instructor at Hustisford.  Pam Jahnke visits with her. Bryce Windecker, broker analyst with EverAg, gives Pam Jahnke perspective on how the market's reacting to the USDA announcement, and where the appetite is for cheese and butter.  He says the volatility in the Class III milk market has gotten some attention for cheese.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has just launched a federal order that says lactating cows must test negative for the bird flu before they are transported. Specifically, the cows will get tested for Influenza A viruses which include the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. The federal order starts on Monday. Alan Bjerga with the National Milk Producers Federation has the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Tuesday, April 9th, 2024 episode of Agriculture of America (AOA), Jesse Allen had a conversation with National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO, Gregg Doud. They discuss HPAI in dairy cattle, the FMMO modernization process and much more.

On Tuesday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex, we start the show discussing Farm Bill, a need for an emergency E15 waiver, sorghum outlook and more with the Executive Director of the National Sorghum Producers, Greg Ruehle. In Segment Two, we discuss the latest Meat Demand Monitor for March 2024 with Dr. Glynn Tonsor from Kansas State University. Learn more at https://agmanager.info.   In Segment Three, we have a conversation with Gregg Doud, President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation. He talks about the HPAI outbreak in dairy cattle, FMMO modernization and his goals as he is now a few months on the job at NMPF. Finally in Segment Four, we take a look at what has been moving in the dairy markets with Alyssa Badger from Highground Dairy to wrap the show.

In today's show Riley discusses the deadline approaching for rural nurses to apply for continuing education scholarships from AgriSafe Network, Dustin talks with the National Milk Producers Federation about biosecurity in dairy cattle, and Riley visits with Landus Farmer-Owner Kevin Kennedy about data management on the farm.

This past Monday, a report was released on the recent disease event in dairy cattle with reports of affected herds in in 2 states. Samples submitted from dairy cattle affected were confirmed by the USDA to have highly pathogenic avian Influenza.In this special episode of DairyVoice, Connie Kuber of Connor Agriscience and Sealpro silage Barrier Films speaks with Jamie Jonker, Chief Science Officer for the National Milk Producers Federation. They discuss specifically what has been found so far, how it was diagnosed, signs, symptoms and prevention.Jamie also explains that this does not affect the safety of milk to the consumer, with stringent protocols already in place for U.S. dairy farms. This podcast has everything you need to know on this situation.

Michelle Rook sits in for Chip Flory this morning and her guests are Mary Kay Thatcher – senior manager, federal government and industry relations for Syngenta, Geoff Cooper – president & CEO at the Renewable Fuels Association, and Shawna Morris – executive vice president, trade policy and global affairs at the National Milk Producers Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export CouncilSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gregg Doud, set to assume the role of CEO at the National Milk Producers Federation, delves into the significant challenges that lie ahead in his upcoming leadership role.

Gregg Doud is the incoming CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation.

Gregg Doud is getting ready to take the reins as CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation.  Doud's been involved in agriculture his entire life, but admits to Pam Jahnke that dairy is new for him.  They talk farm bill, federal milk orders and the future direction he sees the industry going.The Wisconsin FFA Association has decided to allow 6th graders to fully participate in chapter activities and state leadership opportunities.  That's welcome news for teachers like agriscience instructor, Emma Huber.  She teaches at Portage Middle School and said the students are thrilled with the opportunity.With frost occuring again this morning across the state, more cautionary advice on manage forage supplies through prussic acid elevations.  Yoana Newman, forages specialists from UW-River Falls, explains how the plant reacts to first frosts.John Hineberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend is keeping an eye on escalating battles between Hamas and Israel, and the U.S's involvement.  He also recaps last week's USDA WASDE report, and lets us follow the conversations influencing beef and pork pricesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While at World Dairy Expo yesterday we had the good fortune to record a conversation with National Milk Producers Federation president and CEO Jim Mulhern and his recently hired successor, former Ambassador Gregg Doud, who was the chief ag negotiator for the U.S. Trade Representative. Hear what they say is the number one issue today and how NMPF is getting ready to seize future opportunities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The challenges in dairy are many. Jim Mulhern, President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation, speaks with Bob Bosold about the various issues currently affecting dairy. Those challenges include dumping milk, losing producers, updating the Federal Milk Marketing Orders, and prices.  Madison College is a technical college in Madison that offers an Agricultural Equipment program for students looking for a 1 or 2 year degree program. The program size is currently about 12-14 students. Ron Olson is the Associate Dean for the School of Technologies and Trades. He speaks about the challenges of offering "field days" for students on a campus that is surrounded by the City of Madison, his hopes for the program, and how he sees the agriculture program evolving to keep up with current trends in the industry. Investing in rural America is crucial to the success of agriculture. John Monson of Compeer Financial, speaks with Pam Jahnke about several legislative priorities that Compeer is championing. One of the legislative initiatives that Compeer is hoping to move forward is investing in rural healthcare. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Adams is back as guest host today and we have a busy show! In Segment One, we get an update on the fight against "fake milk" and more with Clay Detlefsen, Chief Counsel for National Milk Producers Federation. Dan Halstrom from the U.S. Meat Export Federation joins us in Segment Two for an update on meat demand. In Segment Three, Mike talks a bit about checkoff programs and the fight by some to reform them plus we hear a little bit from Meghan Kaiser, chair of the United Soybean Board. Then finally in Segment Four, we talk markets with Naomi Blohm from Total Farm Marketing.

A company named “Bored Cow” is marketing an “animal-free” dairy milk, and the National Milk Producers Federation isn't happy about it. Clay Detlefsen, senior vice president and staff counsel with NMPF, says the organization wrote a letter to the Food and Drug Administration about the fake milk product.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jane Dukes, associate director, Value Chain and Consumer Affairs, speaks with Anne Warden, Executive Vice President, Head of Marketing, Communications and Affairs for Dairy Management Inc and Emily Yeiser Stepp Executive Director for the National Dairy FARM Program at the National Milk Producers Federation. Both of these women work tirelessly for the dairy industry. Since 1939 National Dairy Month has encouraged families to make milk their beverage of choice based on its nutritional value. Dairy's rich history continues to this day on more than 37,000 dairy farms and over 9 million dairy cows in the US. “I think there's been such an evolution over the centuries of dairy farming and the advancement of technology, genetics, nutrition, that truly, it feels like it's hard to keep up with from a consumer standpoint.… And so to help communicate those differences, still with that same confidence of care is really what we get the most consumer questions about.” - Emily Yeiser SteppIt's not easy being a dairy farmer. Producers are dealing with a lot of challenges at the moment including inflation, labor shortages, labeling of non-dairy competitors, higher input costs for feed and higher transportation costs. Fortunately for dairy producers, “dairy consumption is at an all time high… people love dairy and love finding ways to include it as a healthy option in their lives.” Programs like the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy fosters collaboration and progress to build a healthy and sustainable future for the dairy community.“The National Dairy Checkoff is focused on growing demand for dairy products. We do that by delivering science behind dairy's benefits, behind its versatility as a category of products, and then giving consumers new reasons to love and trust dairy. So today, that means science that shows how milk and dairy products have a unique and truly unmatched combination of nutrients that can deliver against a wide range of consumer health and wellness needs.” - Anne WardenThis Week's Podcast:Meet Anne Warden, Executive Vice President, Head of Marketing, Communications and Affairs for Dairy Management Inc and Emily Yeiser Stepp, Executive Director for the National Dairy FARM Program at the National Milk Producers FederationExplore the state of the United States Dairy Industry and the challenges it facesDiscover the proactive steps and programs that are established and working hard to support and grow the dairy industryClick the SpeakPipe link and let us...

Thursday's AOA began with Economist Matt Clark of Terrain to discuss the health of the rural economy more broadly as summer 2023 approaches. Alan Bjerga, SVP of Communications at the National Milk Producers Federation next explained the dairy industries goal by updating the Federal Milk Marketing Orders for the first time in over 20 years. Dr. Jim Mintert, Director of the Center for Commercial Agriculture at Purdue University joined us for an update on the Ag Economy Barometer. Dennis Smith of Archer Financial Services closed out the show with a look at the pullback in the cattle industry.

This week's Open Mic guest is Jim Mulhern, president and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation. Many in the dairy industry believe it's time for the Federal Milk Marketing Order to be updated since much has changed in the industry over the last 23 years. The orders help guarantee an adequate supply of milk and dairy products as well as maintain orderly marketing decisions and there is disagreement in the industry on the extent of data that should be considered in the decision-making process. Mulhern describes the function of change and reasons NMPF believes this should be a more exhaustive process. He applauds progress on dairy product labeling but says legislation is needed to help consumers make educated decisions on the nutritional value of the products they buy.

This week's Open Mic guest is Jim Mulhern, president and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation. Many in the dairy industry believe it's time for the Federal Milk Marketing Order to be updated since much has changed in the industry over the last 23 years. The orders help guarantee an adequate supply of milk and dairy products as well as maintain orderly marketing decisions and there is disagreement in the industry on the extent of data that should be considered in the decision-making process. Mulhern describes the function of change and reasons NMPF believes this should be a more exhaustive process. He applauds progress on dairy product labeling but says legislation is needed to help consumers make educated decisions on the nutritional value of the products they buy.