Chris Galen

The Food and Drug Administration is expected to soon enforce regulations that define milk as an animal product, not a plant-based food.  The Washington Ag Network’s Micheal Clements has more.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

The National Milk Producers Federation applauded House passage of the farm bill Thursday, as the bill includes changes to improve dairy programs.  The Washington Ag Network’s Micheal Clements has more.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

While negotiations of an updated NAFTA continue, the National Milk Producers Federation finds itself in the middle of a balancing act.  Chris Galen, NMPF Vice president, told the Washington Ag Network Mexico is a very profitable market where dairy producers have enjoyed growth over recent years.  ...

The dairy industry gathered recently in California at the 101st Annual Meeting of the National Milk Producers Federation in Anaheim.  For the last 20 years, the meeting has been held in conjunction with the National Dairy Checkoff. Chris Galen with the National Milk Producers Federation says there are many topics on the table for the dairy industry.  ...

U.S. dairy industry leaders traveled to Mexico recently to ensure leaders in that nation that U.S. dairymen value the trade partnership between the two nations.  Mexico is the top U.S. dairy exporter, accounting for nearly 25% of all American dairy exports.  Na...

With 2017 now days away, dairy farmers are getting a preview of what the new year may hold when it comes to prices.  And, for most producers its good news.  Class III milk futures in early December have been close to the $17 mark, which is much improved from the $13, $14 and $15 prices felt during much of the past year.   “I th...

America’s dairy farmers are struggling through a round of low milk prices across the country.  Nationally, and around the world, dairy prices have fallen from recent record highs in 2014.  Chris Galen of the National Milk Producers Federation says prices have dropped drastically in the last 18 months.   “We’ve been...