June 6, 2013 — In celebration of June Dairy Month, efforts by the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) to revitalize the REAL® Seal are taking a big leap forward this month. A new campaign is being launched that allows consumers to learn more about the benefits of real, American-made dairy products and foods made with them, using a new Facebook page, blogger outreach, and digital advertising. National Milk’s Chris Galen talked about it on Thursday’s DairyLine Radio program.

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May 30, 2013 — Two national dairy organizations are urging Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval to veto legislation that would allow the sales of raw milk directly to consumers, arguing that the food and safety risks of the measure represent too great a gamble with the public’s health. National Milk’s Chris Galen shares his thoughts in this DairyBusiness Radio Podcast:

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May 23, 2013 — Two big issues are currently being discussed by lawmakers in Washington, D.C. Immigration and the Farm Bill. National Milk ‘s Chris Galen updated this week on the latest.

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May 16, 2013 — National Milk’s Chris Galen commented on the latest vote from the House Ag Committee approving the Dairy Security Act and not the Goodlatte-Scott amenedment.

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May 2, 2013 — For the second time in two years, state public health and agriculture department officials participating in the National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments (NCIMS) turned down a proposal to reduce the maximum allowable level of somatic cell counts in milk. A lower level of somatic cells indicates higher quality milk. National Milk’s Chris Galen explained the disappointment of the decision in NMPF’s weekly radio address:

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April 18, 2013 — Economists comparing the Dairy Security Act with the Goodlatte-Scott Amendment say DSA would provide the most effective safety net for dairy producers. National Milk’s Chris Galen gave us his take on Thursday’s DairyLine:

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February 28, 2013 — National Milk’s Jim Tillison updates DairyLine listeners the latest import numbers.

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February 14, 2013– Chris Galen, Sr. Vice President of the National Milk Producers Federation updates us on the latest stats regarding net farm income, and reaction to President Obama’s State of the Union address.

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January 31, 2013 — National Milk’s Chris Galen joined us on Thursday’s DairyLine with the latest on what’s happening with immigration reform.

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(August 30, 2012) a coalition of farm groups has joined forces to create “Farm Bill Now,” to raise public awareness of theneed for Congress to pass a new farm bill before current programs expire next month. National Milk’s Chris Galen was on DairyLine today to talk about it.

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