Jim Mulhern, President of NMPF

This week's Open Mic guest is Jim Mulhern, President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation.The dairy industry has turned sour as the NMPF celebrates its 100th anniversary, but dairy farmers have high hopes for new policy and greater global market access.  In this interview, the dairy industry veteran discusses the challenges farmers face despite an amended federal dairy policy.  Mulhern sees no guarantee of a new farm bill and says debate over biotech disclosure legislation could be a precursor to upcoming debate over food and farm policy. Mulhern says the outcome of the 2016 election will set a definitive course for agriculture for the future of the dairy industry.Jeff NalleyJim Mulhern, President of NMPF