Month: January 2024

In-market educational programs target SE Asia trade and opinion leaders with a message that all proteins are not created equal. As Southeast Asia’s health-conscious consumers pursue more power-packed nutrition, U.S. Dairy Export Council market research [Read More …]

Whole Milk Ready for Breakthrough Year

With consumer choice scientific research and congressional legislation all going its way, 2024 promises to be a breakthrough year for whole milk, NMPF’s Head of Nutrition Policy Claudia Larson and Regulatory Affairs Director Miquela Hanselman [Read More …]

IDFA Foundation Donates Nutritious Dairy Foods to Food Insecure Families in Arizona

As a successful Dairy Forum 2024 comes to a close, we want to share good news of the IDFA Foundation bringing nutritious dairy foods to food insecure families in Arizona. Over the past few weeks, [Read More …]

Animal Agriculture Alliance opens 2024 enrollment in Animal Ag Allies program

Farmers, ranchers, veterinarians encouraged to apply The Animal Agriculture Alliance is seeking applicants to join the rankings of Animal Ag Allies in 2024. The Animal Ag Allies program, launched in 2020, is a development program [Read More …]

Dairy Market Report January 2024

U.S. dairy exports mostly kept pace with export levels of one and two years earlier during the first quarter of last year, but then dropped to remain in a band between 16 percent and 17 [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Companies and Retailers Partner to Reduce Hunger in Phoenix Area

The IDFA Foundation along with several leading dairy companies and food retailers donated more than 33,000 pounds of nutritious milk and dairy foods as well as $15,000 in financial contributions to St. Mary’s Food Bank [Read More …]

Bateman’s Mosida Farms Named 2024 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year

Bateman’s Mosida Farms of Mosida, Utah was recognized today as the 2024 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year at the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) Dairy Forum. The award is presented each year by IDFA [Read More …]

Explore Genomics, Dairy Characteristics and Animal Care at PDP Dairy Wellbeing Workshop

Two sessions on Feb. 6 and 7, 2024, feature leading experts, behind-the-scenes tour As genetic selection and genomics become an increasingly important tool for dairy producers to improve their herd, understanding how form and function [Read More …]

Farm Family Mental Health and Wellbeing Services Revolutionized

A landmark alliance is launching free, anonymous, online mental health and wellbeing services to provide a nationwide safety net of confidential and on-demand support to farmers, ranchers and farm families. Unveiled at the American Farm [Read More …]

Dairy Strong conference celebrates strength through sustainability

Dairy Business Association’s annual event draws 450 attendees More than 450 people attended the annual Dairy Strong conference to explore the industry’s latest innovations, celebrate its collaborations and delve deep into sustainability. Conference attendees included [Read More …]

International Agri-Center® Prepares for 57th World Ag Expo®

The International Agri-Center® is set to hold the 57th annual World Ag Expo®, welcoming attendees and exhibitors from around the world for the “Best Farm Show on Dirt”. World Ag Expo® provides a platform for networking, [Read More …]

Straus Family Creamery Expands Its Premium Organic, Sustainable Dairy Lineup

Launch of Organic Kefirs in Reusable Glass Bottles –Straus Family Creamery—renowned for its minimally processed premium organic dairy products and leadership in sustainable and regenerative carbon farming practices—announces the launch of its organic lowfat kefirs, available [Read More …]

New Podcast Episodes from Zoetis Showcases Producer’s Herd Productivity Through Genomic Testing with CLARIFIDE® Plus

Producers share real-world experience with genomic testing in the Clarity at Workpodcast series. For dairy producers eager to discover how genomic testing can help them set their herds up for improved health, productivity and profitability, [Read More …]

Great Lakes Cheese Leader Receives IDFA’s 2024 Food Safety Leadership Award

Rob Shumaker of Great Lakes Cheese received the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) 2024 Food Safety Leadership Award during IDFA’s Dairy Forum today. The award, now in its eighth year, honors an individual, group or [Read More …]

Applications Open for George Miller Memorial Scholarship

Applications for the 2024 George Miller Memorial Scholarship are due April 1, 2024. The scholarship fund was created in honor of the late George Miller, who was an icon within the Holstein Breed and dedicated [Read More …]

Preventing Dairy Cow Ketosis: Nutritional Management during Transition

January 25, 2024 Join Dr. Robert Van Saurn, Penn State Extension Veterinarian, to learn the latest about preventing ketosis in dairy cows—essential for pros, students, and farm staff. Join our upcoming webinar where you’ll delve [Read More …]

Understand Options for Reducing Emissions, Capturing Credits at January 30 Carbon Conference 2.0

PDP presents one-day conference with information to steer through complex markets Reduction of emissions has become a top priority for individuals, governments and organizations of all sizes around the globe, with increasing expectations for agriculture [Read More …]

2024 State of Women in Dairy Report

IDFA’s first-ever State of Women in Dairy report provides IDFA members and dairy industry with data-based metrics and recommendations to support gender equality across the entire supply chain. Women in the U.S. dairy industry are better represented than [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers Innovating for a Cooler Climate, Cleaner Air, and Overall Sustainability

Continuous innovation is allowing California’s dairy farmers to make a big difference for the planet. Climate scientists and leaders across the globe, including Governor Newsom, have recognized that tackling methane emissions is key to quickly [Read More …]

Pennsylvania 2023 Myers Family Farm Leopold Conservation Award Recipient

Joel Myers has a passion for agricultural conservation, an ability to bring people together, and a willingness to teach by example. As the driving force behind the creation of the Pennsylvania No-Till Alliance he was [Read More …]

Walmart’s new Georgia Milk Plant Will Change Dairy in the Southeast.

Walmart built a fluid milk processing plant in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 2018 to produce their “Great Value” fluid milk for the Walmart stores and “Member’s Mark” fluid milk for Sam’s Club. The new plant [Read More …]

2024 CFAES Farm Bill Summit

The Ohio Dairy Producers Association is pleased to share the following free educational opportunity with its members. Ever wondered how the Farm Bill affects our food and agricultural landscape? The Farm Bill, a substantial legislative [Read More …]

Whole farm efficiency webinar series

12:00 – 1:00 PM Tuesdays, January 9 to March 12, 2024 Join us for this webinar series on enhancing farm efficiency. Explore innovative practices and cutting- edge technologies to optimize feeding and management. Webinars will be [Read More …]

Application Now Open for $22 Million Dairy Manure Management Incentive Offered by Carbon A List

Carbon A List, in collaboration with Danone North America and key industry partners, is excited to announce the launch of up to $22 million in a Dairy Manure Management Incentive, a cornerstone of the Transforming [Read More …]

IDFA Names New Members of Executive Council and Directors for Five Industry Segment Boards

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced new members of the organization’s Executive Council as well as new directors for the group’s five Industry Segment Boards. IDFA’s Executive Council is composed of executives from [Read More …]

Ricky Dickson, Recently Retired CEO & President of Blue Bell Creameries, Honored with IDFA Laureate Award