HOW TO FIX DAIRY CRISIS

A recent meeting in Albany, NY organized by Agri Mark dairy cooperative drew more than 300 attendees. The public meeting was held to hear various proposals in an open forum for comment and discussion. More proposals are being accepted at dairyproposals2018.com

Mike Eby, a retired dairy farmer and chair of the National Dairy Producers Organization was one of those in attendance. Like many, he’s concerned about the future and long-term viability of the dairy industry. He tells us his reaction to the meeting and the latest from NDPO.

USA LABELING REFLECTS CONSUMER PREFERENCE

Some livestock groups are asking for more transparency when it comes to where our food is coming from. Mike Eby of the National Dairy Producers Organization tells American Cattle News that his organization is doing what it can to share the 100% USA icon as a statement to consumers and also a brand building tool.

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Are Producer Funded Programs Like Certain Agriculture Checkoffs Really Looking Out for the Producer

Program Would Pay Producers for Problem Cows

Interview with Mike Eby.
A national dairy group is pushing to reduce milk supply while improving the quality of milk at the same time.

Mike Eby with the National Dairy Producers Organization says his organization is not only in favor of adopting a 400,000 SCC standard, but they are developing a plan for paying producers for problem cows. Mike joined us on today’s Dairy Radio Now to explain.

Immigration Reform Hot-Button Topic for Dairy Industry

Interview with Mike Eby.

Update on the Transparency Bill
Mike Eby, Chairman of the National Dairy Producers Organization joined us on DairyLine to update us on NDPO and a special hearing scheduled in Pennsylvania during Ag Progress Days.