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Have you advocated for dairy lately? Tell USDA to keep healthy dairy options available in school meals.

March 14, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced this spring that it would allow schools to continue to serve low-fat flavored milk and that it would put on hold the stringent sodium targets for the next two [Read More …]

Food & Ag Policy Dialogues: Nutrition

March 11, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

What are the nutrition trends and priorities shaping policy and legislation in Washington, DC? Find out on Wednesday, March 30th at 3 p.m. ET in the first Food & Ag Policy Dialogues—a discussion on federal nutrition policy and [Read More …]

NMPF and IDFA Join NY Members of Congress in Encouraging NYC Mayor to Maintain Milk Options for NYC School Children

March 9, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) responded today to a bipartisan letter from Rep. Antonio Delgado and Members of Congress from New York encouraging New York City Mayor [Read More …]

8 in 10 New York City and U.S. Voters Support Keeping Low-Fat Flavored Milk on School Menus

March 4, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Voters in New York City and across the country widely support offering low-fat flavored milk in public school meals, according to a new Morning Consult national tracking poll commissioned by the International Dairy Foods [Read More …]

Despite Supply Chain Challenges, Dairy Companies, Port of Los Angeles, and CMA CGM Make Progress to Prioritize U.S. Dairy Exports

February 24, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), the Port of Los Angeles, and CMA CGM — a world leader in shipping and logistics — say the groups are working together to prioritize exports of U.S. dairy [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds Bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act Introduced in Senate

February 7, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Calls for Swift Passage to Give Dairy Companies New Tools to Address Supply Chain Bottlenecks Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement today on introduction [Read More …]

IDFA Pleased with Biden Administration Announcement on Partnership to Ease Port Congestion for Ag Exports, Calls for Greater Collaboration and Problem Solving

February 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement today on the Biden Administration’s announcement to seek additional capacity at the Port of Oakland and improve service for [Read More …]

IDFA, Port of Los Angeles, and CMA CGM Form Joint Initiative to Advance U.S. Dairy Exports

January 27, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), the Port of Los Angeles, and CMA CGM — a world leader in shipping and logistics — announced today the formation of a Dairy Exports Working Group aimed [Read More …]

Global Dairy Associations Applaud USMCA Report Holding Canada to its Trade Obligations

January 5, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Today, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), the International Cheese Council of Canada (ICCC), the Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ), and Eucolait applaud the findings of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement’s (USMCA) dispute panel [Read More …]

Appeals Court Lifts Stay on OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)

December 24, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Dear IDFA Members, Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit lifted the stay of the OSHA Covid-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), making it effective immediately even as other court proceedings continue. An appeal [Read More …]

IDFA Urges Swift Passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021

December 10, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement today on the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 (H.R. 4996): “Supply chain bottlenecks—including those at our ports—have [Read More …]

IDFA Recognizes Six Officials for Supporting U.S. Dairy

December 7, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Annual holiday celebration pays tribute to six lawmakers and policy leaders who have deepened the positive impact of U.S. dairy The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) has recognized six individuals whose work in federal [Read More …]

The Dairy Download dives into supply chain issues with key officials from Land O’Lakes, American Farm Bureau Federation

November 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

From finding enough truck drivers to sourcing ocean containers, overcoming logistics challenges is a daily — and costly — issue. The latest episode of The Dairy Download features two experts who offer insights into how [Read More …]

Blake Waltrip, Chief Executive of the USA Region for The a2 Milk Company on Dairy Innovator Dialogues

November 15, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy Innovator Dialogues LIVE returns this fall for a special session with Blake Waltrip, chief executive of the USA region for The a2 Milk Company. Join Waltrip and IDFA President and CEO Michael Dykes for [Read More …]

How Will Dairy Win the Marketplace?

November 4, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Join Us at Dairy Forum 2022 To Find Out In February 2021, IDFA commissioned a study to explore areas in which the current U.S. milk pricing system is creating challenges for U.S. dairy stakeholders across [Read More …]

IDFA Advances U.S. Dairy Trade through National Trade Estimate Report, Agriculture Trade Education Council Leadership

November 1, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) submitted comments recently on the 2022 National Trade Estimate (NTE) Report, which details U.S. concerns with foreign barriers to trade for Congress annually. This year, IDFA’s submission included a [Read More …]

Ice Cream Technology Conference and Yogurt & Cultured Innovation Conference Return In Person in March

October 29, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

We’re back, in-person, and co-located for the first time ever! IDFA’s flagship Ice Cream Technology Conference and Yogurt & Cultured Innovation Conference will be co-located in Bonita Springs, Florida, and bring together the leading innovators in the ice cream, yogurt [Read More …]

IDFA and Dairy.com to host DairyTech Conference in 2022

October 28, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

IDFA and Dairy.com are partnering to host a brand new conference, DairyTech, May 18-19, 2022, to bring the dairy industry together to form new connections and showcase innovative solutions. This two-day conference will offer a [Read More …]

Leadership Coaching as Leadership Development

October 12, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

IDFA’s People Strategy Webinar Series returns this October with a discussion on effective and impactful coaching conversations with team members. Join IDFA and the experts at Egon Zehnder for “Leadership Coaching as Leadership Development,” [Read More …]

Dairy Doing Well with Consumers, Export Markets

October 11, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

In the face of negative reports about traditional dairy, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) has released statistics showing growth of dairy products amount U.S. domestic consumers as well as export markets. IDFA represents [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Consumption Beats Expectations in 2020 and Continues to Surge Upward Despite Disruption Caused by Pandemic

October 5, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released their annual per-capita dairy consumption data today and the story, despite major shocks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, remains America’s growing love for dairy products of all shapes [Read More …]

Webinar Series: Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling

September 27, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

October 20-21, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. Eastern IDFA’s popular “Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling” is back this fall with the most up-to-date, essential information you need to produce compliant and effective labels for your products. This [Read More …]

Statement from Michael Dykes, D.V.M., IDFA President and CEO, on Nomination of Elaine Trevino as USTR Chief Agriculture Negotiator

September 17, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement today on the Biden-Harris Administration’s nomination of Elaine Trevino to serve as the chief agriculture negotiator in the Office [Read More …]

IDFA and Dairy Companies Applaud USDA’s New Dairy Donation Program Aimed at Addressing Hunger, Food Waste

August 27, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and several IDFA members today offered their support for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new $400 million Dairy Donation Program (DDP). The Department today released an interim final [Read More …]

IDFA Opens Nominations for Annual Industry Awards

August 24, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Nominations now open for IDFA Laureate, Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year, and Food Safety Leadership The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is seeking nominations for three top awards presented annually to leaders in [Read More …]

Cyber Threats in the Dairy Sector

August 19, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

September 28, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. Eastern Cybercrime incidents like denial of service, ransomware, and data and intellectual property theft occur every day and pose a growing corporate risk to dairy businesses. In the [Read More …]

Statement from Michael Dykes, D.V.M., IDFA President and CEO, on USDA Update to the SNAP Thrifty Food Plan

August 18, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

“The International Dairy Foods Association is pleased to see the important changes announced today by USDA to the Thrifty Food Plan, which will increase the average SNAP benefit by $36.24 per person, per month, or [Read More …]

IDFA Recognizes 34 Dairy Companies with Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Award

August 11, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today recognizes 34 dairy companies for their outstanding achievements in worker safety in 2020 with the IDFA Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Award. This is the eighteenth year that IDFA [Read More …]

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., IDFA President and CEO, on Senate Appropriations Committee Passage of the FY2022 Appropriations Bill

August 10, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), released the following statement today: “The funding bill passed yesterday by the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations is a win for [Read More …]

IDFA Announces Dairy Forum 2022: NEW. NOW. NEXT.

July 29, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is pleased to announce that registration for Dairy Forum 2022 opens today. Dairy Forum is back live and in person in 2022 in sunny Palm Desert, Calif. The [Read More …]

Have you advocated for dairy lately? Tell USDA to keep healthy dairy options available in school meals.

Food & Ag Policy Dialogues: Nutrition

NMPF and IDFA Join NY Members of Congress in Encouraging NYC Mayor to Maintain Milk Options for NYC School Children

8 in 10 New York City and U.S. Voters Support Keeping Low-Fat Flavored Milk on School Menus

Despite Supply Chain Challenges, Dairy Companies, Port of Los Angeles, and CMA CGM Make Progress to Prioritize U.S. Dairy Exports

IDFA Applauds Bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act Introduced in Senate

IDFA Pleased with Biden Administration Announcement on Partnership to Ease Port Congestion for Ag Exports, Calls for Greater Collaboration and Problem Solving

IDFA, Port of Los Angeles, and CMA CGM Form Joint Initiative to Advance U.S. Dairy Exports

Global Dairy Associations Applaud USMCA Report Holding Canada to its Trade Obligations

Appeals Court Lifts Stay on OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)

IDFA Urges Swift Passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021

IDFA Recognizes Six Officials for Supporting U.S. Dairy

The Dairy Download dives into supply chain issues with key officials from Land O’Lakes, American Farm Bureau Federation

Blake Waltrip, Chief Executive of the USA Region for The a2 Milk Company on Dairy Innovator Dialogues

How Will Dairy Win the Marketplace?

IDFA Advances U.S. Dairy Trade through National Trade Estimate Report, Agriculture Trade Education Council Leadership

Ice Cream Technology Conference and Yogurt & Cultured Innovation Conference Return In Person in March

IDFA and Dairy.com to host DairyTech Conference in 2022

Leadership Coaching as Leadership Development

Dairy Doing Well with Consumers, Export Markets

U.S. Dairy Consumption Beats Expectations in 2020 and Continues to Surge Upward Despite Disruption Caused by Pandemic

Webinar Series: Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling

Statement from Michael Dykes, D.V.M., IDFA President and CEO, on Nomination of Elaine Trevino as USTR Chief Agriculture Negotiator

IDFA and Dairy Companies Applaud USDA’s New Dairy Donation Program Aimed at Addressing Hunger, Food Waste

IDFA Opens Nominations for Annual Industry Awards

Cyber Threats in the Dairy Sector

Statement from Michael Dykes, D.V.M., IDFA President and CEO, on USDA Update to the SNAP Thrifty Food Plan

IDFA Recognizes 34 Dairy Companies with Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Award

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., IDFA President and CEO, on Senate Appropriations Committee Passage of the FY2022 Appropriations Bill

IDFA Announces Dairy Forum 2022: NEW. NOW. NEXT.

Dietary crude protein: how low can we go thanks to the amino acid balancing concept in dairy cows?

Why Herd Immunity Matters to Your Dairy

What If You Could?

Cover Crops After Corn Silage