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USDA Approves Up To $1 Billion in Contracts for Food Box Program

September 24, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced yesterday the approval of up to $1 billion in contracts for Round 3 of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. The list of Round 3 approved contractors can [Read More …]

Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling

September 23, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

IDFA’s introductory webinar series on dairy labeling is back and refreshed with new information on the latest requirements and best practices in labeling. Whether you’re interested in learning more about the nutrition facts panel, allergens, [Read More …]

IDFA and Blimling Announce “The Dairy Download,” a Podcast With Sharp Market and Policy Insights

September 18, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Subscribe to The Dairy Download on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Pandora The International Dairy Foods Association and Blimling and Associates are partnering to produce “The Dairy Download,” a new podcast for anyone [Read More …]

Dairy Forum 2021 to Feature Peter Diamandis: Chairman, Singularity University

September 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

With the message for companies of “evolve or die,” Peter Diamandis is a dynamic, inspirational speaker who provides real value to his audience by showing them how to drive breakthrough thinking. Based on the success [Read More …]

American Dairy Consumption Reaches All-Time High

September 16, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Cheese, Butter and Yogurt Continue to Drive Growth for Dairy Industry Americans are turning to dairy products at a rate never seen before, according to the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS). New ERS data on [Read More …]

Dairy Forum 2021 to Feature Chris Wallace, Emmy Nominated Fox News Sunday Host

September 16, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

IDFA is pleased to bring you Emmy Nominated Fox News Sunday Host Chris Wallace as one of the main keynote speakers at Dairy Forum 2021. As one of the country’s most seasoned journalists, Wallace draws [Read More …]

Cyber Security – Where Do We Start?

September 8, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Wednesday, September 16th | 1:00 p.m. Eastern Cyber Security has become an integral part of daily business functions. Without a solid cyber security foundation, businesses risk production disruptions, loss of intellectual property, and data loss [Read More …]

Dunford, Rani, Ryan and Stroup to headline Leadership Learnings in Time of Crisis

September 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

IDFA is pleased to announce a brand new panel at this year’s The Power of People virtual program: “Leadership Learnings in Time of Crisis.” IDFA President and CEO Michael Dykes, D.V.M., will moderate this interactive [Read More …]

This October, IDFA’s “The Power of People” Conference is Going Virtual – Register Today!

August 18, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

IDFA’s The Power of People conference is transitioning to a virtual format on October 19-21 to provide this exciting new programming to executives and human resource leaders across the country. Shifting to a virtual conference [Read More …]

IDFA Encourages Trump Administration to ‘Stay the Course’ in U.S.-Kenya Negotiations

August 7, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer regarding trade negotiations between the governments of the United States and Kenya, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) said a U.S.-Kenya agreement has the potential to [Read More …]

Are You Prepared For COVID-19 Lawsuits?

August 3, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Thursday, August 13 | 1:00 p.m. Eastern Food producers and retailers are facing a wave of class action lawsuits by their workers and the public, challenging the adequacy of COVID-19 protections and often seeking court [Read More …]

Ernst Introduces New Bill to Reward COVID-19 Front Line Workers

July 23, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The bill includes a payroll and income tax holiday and has the support of 27 industry groups U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today introduced her new bill to allow essential workers on the front lines [Read More …]

IDFA Welcomes 28 Future Dairy Industry Leaders Into NextGen Leadership Program

July 13, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced that 28 future leaders of the dairy industry have been accepted into the second class of the NextGen Leadership Program, a signature program of IDFA’s People Strategy. [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Exports Continue to Overperform in 2020 with Rising Demand from Asia

July 7, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement today on the May 2020 agricultural export data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture: “U.S. dairy exports continue [Read More …]

Don’t Blink: Dairy Markets Moving at Light Speed

July 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Eastern Dear Dairy Community, IDFA is pleased to announce a brand new webinar on dairy markets featuring moderator Phil Plourd of Blimling & Associates and the collective [Read More …]

Tap Into the Power of E-Commerce for Milk and More!

June 29, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Tuesday, June 30, 2020 | 1:00 p.m. Eastern Dear Dairy Community, The COVID-19 pandemic is fundamentally changing the way consumers purchase, store and consume food and beverages. As consumers look for ways to limit trips [Read More …]

Tap Into the Power of E-Commerce for Milk and More!

June 25, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Tuesday, June 30, 2020 | 1:00 p.m. Eastern Dear Dairy Community, The COVID-19 pandemic is fundamentally changing the way consumers purchase, store and consume food and beverages. As consumers look for ways to limit trips [Read More …]

Federal Dietary Committee Recommends 3 Servings of Dairy Per Day

June 22, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Puts Dairy in Healthy Foods Category with Fruits, Veggies, Legumes, Whole Grains The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) released the following statement: “Today, members of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) confirmed dairy products should [Read More …]

IDFA Encourages Dietary Guidelines Committee to Consider Full Range of Scientific Evidence

June 19, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Supporting Dairy Foods at All Fat Levels The International Dairy Foods Association is urging the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) to include the full body of scientific literature from recent years showing that dairy [Read More …]

Next Month, Hear from Top Federal Regulators in Food and Beverage

June 16, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

July 21 & July 22, 2020 | 12:00 PM – 3:15 PM Eastern IDFA’s Regulatory RoundUP Webinar Series is the premier annual event connecting dairy professionals with regulatory officials who have direct responsibility for the rules affecting dairy plants, [Read More …]

New Food Safety Guide to be Made Available to Registrants

June 11, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A Culture of Asking = Improved Food Safety with Lone Jespersen, PhD Creating a culture of asking questions is the key to improving your operation’s food safety. IDFA is pleased to announce we will be releasing a [Read More …]

This July, Hear from Top Federal Regulators in Food and Beverage

June 10, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

July 21 & July 22, 2020 | 12:00 PM – 3:15 PM Eastern Dear Dairy Community, IDFA’s Regulatory RoundUP Webinar Series is the premier annual event connecting dairy professionals with regulatory officials who have direct responsibility for the rules [Read More …]

Important Coronavirus Updates from IDFA: Please Remain Vigilant

May 27, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dear Dairy Community, I hope that everyone had an enjoyable, relaxing holiday weekend. My thoughts were with our nation’s veterans, their families, and the sacrifices they made on behalf of our nation. The IDFA family [Read More …]

IDFA Breaks Down USDA CFAP Direct Payments to Dairy Producers

May 25, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The USDA announced details of the direct payments to producers, including dairy farmers, under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). CFAP is meant to provide up to $16 billion in direct payments to farmers and [Read More …]

Dairy Organizations Unite in Calling to Aid Other Nations by Filling Food Needs

May 21, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The National Milk Producers Federation, U.S. Dairy Export Council and the International Dairy Foods Association jointly urged Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to use all tools at his disposal to “ensure high-quality, nutritious U.S. dairy products [Read More …]

IDFA Statement on Dairy Recourse Loan Program in HEROES Act

May 19, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement on the Recourse Loan Program for Commercial Processors of Dairy Products in the HEROES Act legislation as proposed by [Read More …]

IDFA’s New Webinar Opportunities & COVID-19 Updates

May 18, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

IDFA’s Regulatory RoundUP Webinar Series has gone virtual to ensure all IDFA members have access to the dynamic speakers and robust menu of content. July 21 & July 22, 2020 | 12:00 PM – 3:15 [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds AG CHAIN Act for Essential Food Industry Workers

May 13, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

For weeks, the dairy industry as represented by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), has supported bipartisan efforts by Congress to provide targeted financial relief to food industry workers on the front lines of the [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds Significant Dairy Purchases in USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program

May 13, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The International Dairy Foods Association applauds the USDA for moving quickly, aggressively and creatively to formulate the Farmers to Families Food Box program. Not only will this effort purchase roughly $3 billion in food from [Read More …]

Introducing IDFA’s People Strategy: Inspiring Innovative Approaches to Leadership, Workforce Development, and Diversity in Dairy

April 30, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

If the COVID-19 crisis has made one lesson clear, it’s that dairy industry leaders will continue to face a myriad of challenges in the months and years ahead—challenges expected and unexpected. This crisis has also [Read More …]

USDA Approves Up To $1 Billion in Contracts for Food Box Program

Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling

IDFA and Blimling Announce “The Dairy Download,” a Podcast With Sharp Market and Policy Insights

Dairy Forum 2021 to Feature Peter Diamandis: Chairman, Singularity University

American Dairy Consumption Reaches All-Time High

Dairy Forum 2021 to Feature Chris Wallace, Emmy Nominated Fox News Sunday Host

Cyber Security – Where Do We Start?

Dunford, Rani, Ryan and Stroup to headline Leadership Learnings in Time of Crisis

This October, IDFA’s “The Power of People” Conference is Going Virtual – Register Today!

IDFA Encourages Trump Administration to ‘Stay the Course’ in U.S.-Kenya Negotiations

Are You Prepared For COVID-19 Lawsuits?

Ernst Introduces New Bill to Reward COVID-19 Front Line Workers

IDFA Welcomes 28 Future Dairy Industry Leaders Into NextGen Leadership Program

U.S. Dairy Exports Continue to Overperform in 2020 with Rising Demand from Asia

Don’t Blink: Dairy Markets Moving at Light Speed

Tap Into the Power of E-Commerce for Milk and More!

Tap Into the Power of E-Commerce for Milk and More!

Federal Dietary Committee Recommends 3 Servings of Dairy Per Day

IDFA Encourages Dietary Guidelines Committee to Consider Full Range of Scientific Evidence

Next Month, Hear from Top Federal Regulators in Food and Beverage

New Food Safety Guide to be Made Available to Registrants

This July, Hear from Top Federal Regulators in Food and Beverage

Important Coronavirus Updates from IDFA: Please Remain Vigilant

IDFA Breaks Down USDA CFAP Direct Payments to Dairy Producers

Dairy Organizations Unite in Calling to Aid Other Nations by Filling Food Needs

IDFA Statement on Dairy Recourse Loan Program in HEROES Act

IDFA’s New Webinar Opportunities & COVID-19 Updates

IDFA Applauds AG CHAIN Act for Essential Food Industry Workers

IDFA Applauds Significant Dairy Purchases in USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program

Introducing IDFA’s People Strategy: Inspiring Innovative Approaches to Leadership, Workforce Development, and Diversity in Dairy

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