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And I Thank You Show: S1 EP1 Matt Dery
The show is explained. Matt Dery is introduced. We Get A Few Things Out Of The Way: 1. People are excited and dancing about their diabetes. 2. Dr. Ruth is back to help the globe deal with loneliness and gets an apology. We thank our sponsor Dynamic Breath Mints. We then go deep with Matt on broadcasting, radio, the sports media landscape - the good, the bad, and the slappy, -- and oh so many other things that character limitations prohibit their description. We finish with Disclaimers.* And I Thank You.
Southland farmer challenges Nestle's token premium and calls for internal focus
Herrick argues that the additional payment of 1-2c/kgMS lacks financial viability for most farmers. In an interview with Rural News, he stated, "If you are going to dangle a carrot, make sure it is something decent to encourage change or what is going to be the actual beneficial outcome: zero." Nestle's offer is tied to Fonterra's Co-operative Difference framework, which outlines farming and business practices emphasizing quality, safety, and sustainability.
Global farm management software market projected to reach $12.79 billion by 2031
Source: The DairyNews 19 InsightAce Analytic Pvt. Ltd. has released a market assessment report on the global Farm Management Software and Data Analytics Market, projecting significant growth. The market, valued at US$ 3.61 Bn in 2022, is anticipated to reach US$ 12.79 Bn by 2031, with a robust CAGR of 15.52% during the forecast period of 2023-2031. While the market exhibits promising growth prospects, certain challenges may impact its expansion.
Kerry Co-op elects new chair
A Kerry native and Limerick-based farmer, Tangney succeeds Denis Carroll, a Kerry dairy and sheep farmer, who held the position for the past two years. Tangney, who had previously run for the chairperson position, emerged successful in this election. The announcement follows a board meeting where Lorraine Mulvihill was appointed as the company secretary. James Tangney.
Bright Dairy stands firm in support of Synlait amidst recovery
During Synlait's annual meeting, Julia Zhu, Bright's leading representative on the board, affirmed that Bright's commitment to Synlait remains steadfast. She emphasized that Bright Dairy sees itself not just as a shareholder but as a significant stakeholder deeply invested in the history and future success of Synlait. Zhu stated, "We place tremendous value on the stability and sustainability of Synlait’s operations and its continued development.
Rabobank's Report: global dairy market faces transition in 2024
Looking ahead to 2024, Rabobank anticipates a transition to the next phase in the dairy market cycle, with prices expected to rise. However, the report emphasizes the market's finely balanced nature, with lingering uncertainty regarding underlying demand for the coming year. The global milk supply outlook for 2024 has weakened, with sluggish growth projected across major export regions.
Farm Aid: over $1.3 million in grants distributed in 2023
The grants were strategically allocated to organizations championing farmer-led solutions to climate change, addressing family farmers in crisis, promoting racial equity in agriculture, and opposing the growth of industrial and corporate power in the farming sector.
India: Milk producers says hike in procurement price of milk will not yield fruitful results
Source: The DairyNews 9 Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's decision, made in response to demands from farmer and milk producer associations, was met with appreciation, but many argue that the increment falls short of addressing the challenges faced by both farmers and Aavin. M.G. Rajendran, the general secretary of TNMPWA, acknowledged the Chief Minister's gesture but highlighted a crucial concern.
In 2023, the coffee shop landscape in China experienced a remarkable 15.9%
Leading the pack is Shanghai, boasting almost 8,500 cafes, while Guangzhou, Beijing, Chengdu, Shenzhen, and Hangzhou each have surpassed 4,000 stores. Notably, Dongguan, Shenyang, and Changsha exhibited growth rates exceeding an impressive 30%. The trend in milk tea consumption has been on a steady incline since May, reaching its pinnacle in August, and maintaining a robust level in September and October. Coffee, on the other hand, enjoys heightened popularity in the months of March and September.
International Delight launches Bridgerton-inspired creamers and iced coffee
The Bridgerton Berries & Crème flavor is a tempting option available in both iced coffee and creamer iterations. In addition to this, the creamer lineup features a delectable English Toffee variant. The Bridgerton Berries & Crème flavor is a tempting option available in both iced coffee and creamer iterations. In addition to this, the creamer lineup features a delectable English Toffee variant.
The UK will support the operation of the Ukrainian sea corridor
This was reported by the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The coalition was created at the initiative of the United Kingdom. It should increase Ukraine's maritime capabilities to ensure the safety of civil navigation and the operation of the sea corridor. Members of the coalition will provide Ukraine with ships, equipment, train boat personnel of the sea and River Flotilla of the Navy, Marine Corps, Air Defense, Mine Action units, and so on.
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin releases top-five food trends for 2024
USA 15.12.2023 Source: The DairyNews 7 Suzanne Fanning, Chief Marketing Officer for Wisconsin Cheese and Senior Vice President of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, stressed the significance of understanding consumer dynamics for successful businesses.
Dairygold announces increase in milk price for November
This adjustment translates to an average farm gate milk price of 46.8c/L, considering the average November milk solids achieved by Dairygold milk suppliers. The quoted milk price for November, based on EU standard constituents of 3.4% protein and 4.2% butterfat, is stated at 38.8c/L by the processor. The company attributes the uptick in global milk markets to a recent reevaluation of supply and demand dynamics, resulting in increased value.
Mexico's dairy demand poised for growth in 2024
Betty Berning, an analyst with the Daily Dairy Report, notes that the strengthening Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar, coupled with strong demand from the United States, particularly in the top dairy export market, is likely to support dairy product movement and prices. A recent USDA Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN) report predicts a 2% year-over-year increase in Mexico's milk production in 2024, reaching over 30.4 billion pounds.
USDA reports decline in dairy imports in Indonesia for 2023
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates Indonesia's total dairy consumption at 4.22 and 3.7 million metric tons in 2022 and 2023, respectively, with a projected rebound to 4 million metric tons in 2024. The FMD outbreak, starting in mid-April 2022, has significantly impacted domestic milk production, resulting in a 35 to 60 percent decrease.
USA: House approves legislation to restore whole milk options in school lunches
In a significant shift, the House of Representatives has passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, signaling the end of a decade-long ban on whole and reduced-fat milk in school lunches. The bill, which received overwhelming support on December 13, aims to amend the milk requirements set by the National School Lunch Program under the Department of Agriculture (USDA).
How VAT disparity hinders plant-based dairy in Europe
Ever since plant-based milks popped up on our grocery lists, latte orders and news feeds, there has always been one complaint – both from vegans and dairy drinkers. These things are expensive. At least most of them – especially the branded ones – are. Sure, exceptions like Lidl’s now cost-comparable alt-milks in Germany exist, but for the large part, milk alternatives continue to carry a price premium over conventional dairy.
Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act. allows schools to offer students healthful milk options
Source: The DairyNews 14 This bill allows schools to offer students healthful milk options that they are more likely to choose to drink by expanding the milk options schools can choose to serve to also include the most popular and also nutritious reduced fat and whole milk varieties.
Novozymes and Chr. Hansen revealed the future name of their combined entity - 'Novonesis.'
Subsequently, on March 30, 2023, shareholders of Novozymes and Chr. Hansen greenlit the proposed merger, paving the way for the creation of a leading global biosolutions entity. The finalization of this merger is contingent on customary merger control processes and regulatory clearances fr om pertinent authorities.
Opinion: American farmers need Innovative FEED Act now
When you stare into the eyes of a bull, can you tell if his systems are working properly? Likely not, as a complete veterinary exam is needed to rule out any underlying problems. As a large animal veterinarian, we know that former Rep. Ted Yoho would understand that, but what we are grappling with is why he might take that same simplistic approach to looking at new feed ingredients that can keep American agriculture competitive and combat public health and environmental issues?
Reader Opinion – As FMMO Hearing Moves Forward, Dairy’s Path is Becoming Clearer - Western Ag Reporter
Click the "Play" button to listen to this article! USDA’s Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) hearing is well underway, and thus far its progress is much as expected. With the National Milk Producer Federation’s (NMPF) proposed modernization plan serving as its bedrock, the topics under discussion very much reflect the areas we identified as key areas of improvement to FMMOs. At the same time, cross-examination and counter-proposals from other parties have been thorough, and at times, off-base.
A Critical Moment Arrives on the FMMO Scene
Hoard's Dairyman: A Critical Moment Arrives on the FMMO Scene May 11, 2023 By Jim Mulhern, President and CEO, NMPF The march to milk-pricing modernization reached another milestone this month, as the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) submitted to USDA our comprehensive proposal for Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) reform.
A critical moment arrives on the FMMO scene
The march to milk-pricing modernization reached another milestone this month, as the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) submitted to USDA our comprehensive proposal for Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) reform.
FDA Guidance On Plant-Based Beverage`s Use Of Dairy Terms Is a First Step, NMPF Says While Calling For Complete Transparency In Labeling
By Jim Mulhern “Today’s FDA announcement is a step toward labeling integrity for consumers of dairy products, even as it falls short of ending the decades-old problem of misleading plant-based labeling using dairy terminology.
NMPF Statement On Record Dairy Exports
By Jim Mulhern “For the third consecutive year, U.S. dairy farmers have proven how their dedication to innovation and sustainability leadership increasingly have made them the world’s provider of choice for nutritious dairy products. In both value and in volume, U.S. sales are at all-time highs, and in 2022, a record percentage of U.S. milk production was exported overseas.
Dairy Agenda Today - Dairy News
By Jim Mulhern CEO NMPF A Washington truism is that the period that occurs after an election cycle is complete, but the next one hasn’t yet overtaken everyone’s attention, is when policy gets done. That makes it important for this industry to push for significant progress in 2023, as the 118th Congress convenes and clear policy challenges lie ahead.
NMPF Statement On USDA’s Extended Deadline For Dairy Margin Coverage Signup
By Jim Mulhern “NMPF thanks Secretary Vilsack and USDA’s Farm Service Agency for extending the deadline for Dairy Margin Coverage Program signup to Jan. 31. With input costs at record highs and early projections showing possible DMC payments for the first eight months of 2023, it’s imperative that producers have time to consider their coverage needs and make choices that best fit their operations and risk-management plans.
Enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage
OPINION With increasing costs eroding dairy margins despite greater milk prices, the National Milk Producers Federation is urging farmers to enroll for maximum coverage in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Dairy Margin Coverage program. Despite record prices in 2022, accompanying record costs resulted in Dairy Margin Coverage payments for August for farmers enrolled at the maximum coverage level.
Enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage
OPINION With increasing costs eroding dairy margins despite greater milk prices, the National Milk Producers Federation is urging farmers to enroll for maximum coverage in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Dairy Margin Coverage program. Despite record prices in 2022, accompanying record costs resulted in Dairy Margin Coverage payments for August for farmers enrolled at the maximum coverage level.
Enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage
OPINION With increasing costs eroding dairy margins despite greater milk prices, the National Milk Producers Federation is urging farmers to enroll for maximum coverage in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Dairy Margin Coverage program. Despite record prices in 2022, accompanying record costs resulted in Dairy Margin Coverage payments for August for farmers enrolled at the maximum coverage level.
Dairy Industry Embraces Climate-Smart Solutions [Opinion]
America’s dairy community applauds USDA’s support for the robust efforts dairy farmers are leading to develop and implement climate-smart solutions that will benefit the entire food chain, from producer to consumer. As an agricultural leader in sustainability, dairy farmers appreciate this funding that will help us meet our ambitious industry-wide goals for net-zero emissions and optimized water use.
Federal order modernization takes careful cultivation
Sept. 22 2022 11:19 AM Work continues to bring forth a proposal to update Federal Milk Marketing Orders for the first time in over two decades. Every dairy farmer knows that raising a calf to maturity takes great care, with an appreciation of the challenge and a goal of doing what’s best rather than what’s easy. That analogy applies quite well to ongoing discussions on modernizing milk pricing.
Legislation reflects key wins for dairy
OPINION The National Milk Producers Federation commends the inclusion of $20 billion in new funding for U.S. Department of Agriculture conservation programs in the Inflation Reduction Act that was approved this week by the U.S. Senate. The funding, spearheaded by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman U.S. Sen.
Dairy wins on facts in looming ‘lab-based’ labeling battle
The marketers are at it again, breathlessly promoting “innovation” as a storm of startups gather, each hoping to cash out their venture capital before their business models crash and burn. It’s happened in “meat,” it’s happened among some plant-based food manufacturers, and the consumers are always the ones left holding the bag, with nutritional needs that aren’t met and a Wild West government attitude toward food labels that creates confusion over what a food is and isn’t.
Dairy Agenda Today - Dairy News
Mulhern: FMMO Modernization Must be Done Right By Jim Mulhern NMPF CEO For all of the positive developments we are seeing in dairy, from record exports to much improved prices, this industry always faces challenges. Some are short-term (high input and energy costs), and some develop over longer periods.
Programs grow to help dairy
Programs grow to help dairy OPINION Achieving policies that benefit the nation’s dairy farmers is one of the most gratifying parts of working on their behalf. Since the COVID pandemic began in 2020, there has been no shortage of federal acronyms – CFAP, PPP, EIDL, etc. – for programs to help family farms through difficult times. But those initiatives are also complex and imperfect, which is why once a program takes effect the work has often only begun.
Dairy’s challenges wide-ranging
Dairy’s challenges wide-ranging OPINION While Washington’s wheels turn – slowly, the day-to-day realities of farming are making 2021 another challenging year for dairy nationwide. The western United States is in its worst drought in two decades. The milk-price outlook is cloudy, but increased feed costs are a reality, squeezing margins and balance sheets.
U.S. dairy needs to accept challenge
U.S. dairy needs to accept challenge OPINION The recent temperatures of less than zero in Texas and a blast of late-winter snowstorms aren’t the only signals that climate conversations are destined to become more prominent in agriculture. The Biden Administration is showing its desire to participate actively in global decision-making, rejoining the Paris Climate Accord and making climate an early focus of executive orders. Congress is expected to tackle climate-change legislation this session.
Year holds promise, big to-do list Original
Year holds promise, big to-do list OPINION It would be very difficult to exaggerate the extent of the challenges that the dairy industry and the nation has faced in the past year – and those challenges are far from finished. But it’s also true that the promise of 2021 shouldn’t be underestimated. A new Congress and a new administration are beginning work.
Fluid-milk mover needs changes
Fluid-milk mover needs changes OPINION The National Milk Producers Federation is calling for changes to the so-called Class I fluid-milk-price mover to recover losses dairy producers have faced from the extreme price disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. It’s part of a suite of policies essential to advancing the wellbeing of dairy farmers and the entire industry in response to challenges brought to light by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bipartisanship aids dairy gains Original
OPINION A bitter election season is ending; the shape of the Biden Administration and Congress is becoming clear. Just as clear is another political reality – Washington next year will be, if anything, more divided than it was before. That places bipartisanship at a premium but any lasting solutions to policy challenges will require cooperation from both sides of the aisle.
NMPF applauds additional food-box funding
The National Milk Producers Federation applauded USDA for deciding to fund an additional $500 million for combination food boxes to be delivered through the end of the year. The Farmers to Families Food Box program has delivered approximately $1 billion worth of dairy products to needy Americans since this spring.
Dairy farmers need to register for coverage Original
OPINION With the ongoing COVID-19 crisis teaching hard lessons on risk management throughout agriculture, and with dairy margins expected to be volatile during the next year, the National Milk Producers Federation is urging farmers to register for maximum 2021 coverage under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Dairy Margin Coverage program. Registration begins today.
Dairy farmers need to register for coverage
OPINION With the ongoing COVID-19 crisis teaching hard lessons on risk management throughout agriculture, and with dairy margins expected to be volatile during the next year, the National Milk Producers Federation is urging farmers to register for maximum 2021 coverage under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Dairy Margin Coverage program. Registration begins today.
Crisis should bring opportunity - not opportunism
OPINION There’s an adage that says, “in the midst of every crisis lies great opportunity.” No one would ever wish for what’s happened in dairy markets during the past several months, but this crisis does provide opportunities. to reaffirm the importance of cooperatives in marketing producer milk to appreciate robust risk-management protection initiatives like the Dairy Margin Coverage program, for which 2021 registration starts Oct.
New disaster assistance good for dairy
OPINION The National Milk Producers Federation thanks President Donald Trump and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue for supporting dairy in the latest round of disaster assistance to agricultural producers – as well as Congress for providing the funding in the CARES Act in the spring. The National Milk Producers Federation pledged to work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Congress as they chart paths forward toward providing necessary stimulus to the struggling dairy economy.
Dairy industry begins recovery
OPINION Ready or not, here we come. States across the United States, in varying degrees of caution, are reopening for business after weeks of severe restrictions caused by the worldwide COVID-19 outbreak. Each phase of each reopening is a milestone of sorts – but of what we can’t yet be certain. Will the return to business also bring a resurgence of infections and deaths, leading to another round of lockdowns?
Farm organization CEO says dairy industry has begun recovery
Jim Mulhern Published 11:19 a.m. CT June 3, 2020 Jim Mulhern (Photo: Supplied) Ready or not, here we come. States across the United States, in varying degrees of caution, are reopening for business after weeks of severe restrictions caused by the worldwide COVID-19 outbreak. Each phase of each reopening is a milestone of sorts – but of what we can’t yet be certain. Will the return to business also bring a resurgence of infections and deaths, leading to another round of lockdowns?
Future federal aid must meet vast dairy needs
All eyes are on Washington as the wreckage wrought by coronavirus cascades through the U.S. economy, making it no surprise that USDA’s farm-aid package released April 17 has undergone intense scrutiny across all of agriculture. As dairy continues to struggle with milk dumped due largely to disappearance of food service demand, and the effects of shrinking milk checks, there is much that needs to be done even beyond USDA’s proposal.
Dairy’s response to coronavirus evolves with aid needed now
Nearly one month into the sweeping changes brought to the U.S. by the COVID-19 threat, the initial shock has worn off. Lives are proceeding in ways that are drastically different from just a few weeks ago.
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