National Milk Producers Federation

Dairy farmers rely on a skilled workforce to produce safe, nutritious food year-round. We are eager to work with the Trump Administration on common sense solutions to help secure a stable food supply and urge Congress to enact long-term legislation that addresses #dairy’s longstanding labor needs.

Last Friday, Maola® farmer Justin Burdette was invited to attend the Great American Agriculture Celebration on the South Lawn of the White House, an event recognizing farmers and producers from across the country. Justin joined a small group of dairy farmers from New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, who gathered through the @nmpf before heading to the White House together. The event brought together farmers from multiple sectors to represent American agriculture in a national setting. Remarks were delivered during the program, and the White House lawn was transformed for the occasion, complete with farm equipment on display, including tractors positioned in front of the White House. We’re proud to see Maola farmers represented and appreciate the opportunity for dairy producers like Justin to take part in moments that highlight the people behind our food system.

Rice urged subcommittee members to remember that dairy farmers — and the economic sector at large — are vulnerable to what’s currently a foreign-dominated maritime shipping industry, increasingly subject to economic volatility and geopolitics. on.hoards.com/260323-2

Trade is playing an increasingly important role in the future of the U.S. dairy industry. NMPF is a proud sponsor of the Feeding the Economy report, released today. Read more: feedingtheeconomy.com

With all the talk of the #FarmBill today, we wanted to celebrate that the latest Farm Bill includes an amendment that expands the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) to include farmer-owned cooperatives with fewer than 2,500 employees. Special thanks to @RepDustyJohnson and @RepJimCosta for championing this amendment. REAP is an important program for our #dairy farmers to access anaerobic digesters.

With less than one month to Tax Day, we’re grateful this tax season for the permanent Section 199A deduction that was included in last year’s mega tax and domestic policy bill. This deduction is a vital tool for supporting innovation and investment in the #dairy industry.

Earlier this month, the House Agriculture Committee advanced a #FarmBill with some key wins for #dairy. Special thanks to @RepTonyWied, @RepRileyNY, @RepVanOrden, and @RepJimCosta for your amendment to include yogurt in the dairy nutrition incentive program.

.@nmpf CEO and President Gregg Doud is not surprised by the increasing demand for cottage #cheese. brownfieldagnews.com/news/demand-fo… @brownfield #agnews

We’re grateful for @USTradeRep Ambassador Callahan’s support for addressing dairy issues in the upcoming USMCA review. Amb. Callahan notes that "we want to maintain what's working and improve on areas that may not be delivering what U.S. farmers and ranchers expected ... Canada dairy will of course be part of the discussion." Take a listen: agweb.com/news/business/…

Thank you to @CongressmanGT and the 33 other @HouseAgGOP and @HouseAgDems who voted to advance this #FarmBill with many key provisions that support and strengthen the #dairy industry. nmpf.org/nmpf-applauds-…

Consumers have spoken and real milk came out on top (again). For the fourth straight year, fluid milk’s market share rose compared to plant-based beverages. Learn more: nmpf.org/real-milk-exte…

With the DMC enrollment deadline just days away, current market signals are prompting producers to take a closer look at 2026 coverage options. dairyherd.com/news/business/…

Here’s what’s new with Dairy Margin Coverage. Remember to complete your enrollment by February 26. 🥛 Enhanced Coverage: Tier 1 coverage level increased from 5 to 6 million pounds.

Low milk prices are a grim reality for dairy producers in the near term, but smart policy can help mitigate dairy pain, NMPF economists said in the latest #DairyDefined Podcast. Tune in🎧: nmpf.org/smart-policy-c…

Enrollment for the 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program runs Jan. 12–Feb. 26. DMC helps protect your operation when the margin between milk prices all-milk price and average feed cost falls below a coverage level chosen by the producer. fsa.usda.gov/resources/prog…

We applaud USDA and @SecRollins for their work to administer and roll out payments for America’s #dairy producers who experienced severe floods in 2023 and 2024. This relief is crucial to helping dairy farms get back on their feet after tough times.

Thank you, Chairman @MikeCrapo and Ranking Member @RonWyden for your time today at the @SenFinance hearing, and for your strong support of ensuring U.S. dairy receives the full benefits of the USMCA.

America’s dairy farmers thank @USTradeRep for securing major tariff cuts in Bangladesh, the world’s eighth most populous country, along with key nontariff commitments, including protections for cheese names like parmesan.