Although MLP support is targeted for individual producers, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) is urging cooperatives that spread losses across their membership to inquire about eligibility.

EPA has recently released further amendments concerning Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) guidelines that, while a step in the right direction, still leave much to be desired by ag industry stakeholders.

The new WOTUS rule revises the January 2023 definition to eliminate the “significant nexus” standard to determine when waters or wetlands are covered by the Clean Water Act, as well as the definition of “adjacent wetlands.”

"Dairy" labeling attention turns to "synthetic" products.

With a USDA action deadline nearing, more dairy cooperatives and producer organizations have joined in support of a FMMO hearing and proposed reforms from the National Milk Producers Federation.

The decision released May 25 and written by Justice Samuel Alito halted the agency’s authority under the CWA to regulate “navigable waters of the U.S.” in a fashion that applies authority and penalties on all wetlands near bodies of water, even those indistinguishable from regular geographic land.

The Biden administration’s new Waters of the U.S rule continues to hit judicial roadblocks in its implementation.

In this episode, Tyrell and Ron Scott of Purina Animal Nutrition talk about the need for adapting nutrition guidelines as average cow size grows. Carrie also visits with Mary-Thomas Hart, Chief Counsel, Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association about the current state of the Waters of the U.S. rules and where that leaves cattle producers. David, Tyrell and Carrie also discuss the recent BLM announcement about public land use.