J. Mark HuffmanUSDA Report Points Toward Policy Overhaul USDA has completed a report to Congress reviewing the effects of various dairy programs, some of which have been in existence for

J. Mark HuffmanExports to Chile Rise, Butter Imports Increase USDA data shows the U.S-Chile Free Trade Agreement has been good for the U.S. dairy industry. U.S. exports of cheese and

J. Mark HuffmanWTO Agreement Would Phase Out Subsidies The latest round of WTO negotiations may result in Congressional action to eliminate many long-standing agricultural export subsidies, which would be phased

J. Mark HuffmanDairy industry representatives are lining up in opposition to proposed new federal requirements for trans fat labeling on food products. The current FDA rule requires most foods to

Rising milk prices have coincided with declines in milk production, a trend that has accelerated in the first three months of 2004, according to a USDA report.

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation in the House of Representatives to extend the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) for two more years.

Dairy industry representatives have been keeping a close eye on negotiations for two new trade deals, in an effort to head off negative impact on U.S. producers and processors.

The first-time appearance of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, or "mad cow disease," in the United States is likely to renew debate in Washington over food inspection regulations, and many industry representatives see some type of increased regulatory scrutiny in the works.

J. Mark HuffmanExports Going Nowhere USDA's Dairy Export Incentive Program (DEIP) was all but invisible in the second half of 2003. USDA records show there was no activity in the

J. Mark HuffmanAllergen Proposal Reviewed A Senate committee has given its initial review to legislation requiring new food labels warning of potential food allergen risks. The legislation, S. 741, has