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IDFA Briefing on USDA’s New Food Box Distribution Program

April 27, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

USDA released solicitation and information about the $3 billion Food Box Distribution Program, which was announced one week ago by Secretary Perdue. This program is open to food producers, processors, and distributors that will supply [Read More …]

IDFA Update on New USDA Purchase & Distribution Program

April 24, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Earlier today, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) hosted a webinar on the new Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) USDA Purchase & Distribution Program, also known as the “food boxes” distribution program. The webinar will be [Read More …]

IDFA COVID-19 Membership Briefing, Thursday, April 23rd

April 23, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

We would like to remind you to tune into the IDFA Membership Briefing focused on COVID-19 and it’s impact on the Dairy Industry, today at 1 p.m. ET. You can review the briefing agenda by [Read More …]

IDFA COVID-19 Membership Briefing, Thursday, April 23rd

April 22, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Please join IDFA on Thursday, April 23rd at 1 p.m. Eastern for our next Special Membership Briefing focused on COVID-19 and it’s impact on the Dairy Industry. During the hour, we will provide the dairy [Read More …]

Statement from IDFA’s Michael Dykes on Support for Dairy in USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

April 22, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

“Today’s announcement by the White House and USDA—the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program—is an important first step that begins to bring much-needed relief to the U.S. dairy industry. With $16 billion in payments to producers and [Read More …]

OSHA & Safety Webinar

April 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The IDFA Environment, Sustainability & Safety (ESS) Committee invites all IDFA dairy processing member and gold business partner members to join their upcoming committee webinar meeting on April 30, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. eastern. The webinar [Read More …]

COVID-19 Cleaning and Disinfection Practices for Dairy Companies

April 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The International Dairy Foods Association and Ecolab are hosting a special webinar for IDFA members and others across the dairy industry on Wednesday, April 22, at 1:00 p.m. ET, on how dairy businesses can effectively [Read More …]

Ice Cream Technology Conference/Yogurt & Cultured Innovation Conference Canceled

April 16, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Dear IDFA Members, After careful consideration regarding the health and safety of everyone in our industry, IDFA has made the difficult decision to cancel the Ice Cream Technology and Yogurt & Cultured Innovation conferences this [Read More …]

Navigating the CARES Act – An Analysis for Dairy Webinar

April 15, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The CARES Act, signed in late March by President Donald Trump, enacts $2 trillion worth of emergency provisions to help protect employers and employees during the COVID-19 crisis. The bill contains provisions designed to keep [Read More …]

IDFA – Updates, Resources, and News on the COVID-19 Crisis

April 15, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Dear Dairy Community, We hope that you, your families and your colleagues are doing well and staying healthy. To those who have sent a note telling us that our work for you is helpful and [Read More …]

Minnesota Dairy Producers Light the Way to Industry Recovery

April 15, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

There’s the dairy industry recovery plan everyone is talking about, and then there’s the plan everyone should be taking about. This week, the National Milk Producers Federation-International Dairy Foods Association captured the lion’s share of [Read More …]

Volatility Reigned In The Markets Again This Week

April 13, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending April 10, 2020 Volatility reigned in the markets once again this week. After much back and forth, nearby Class III futures finished even lower than last Friday. [Read More …]

IDFA: Navigating the CARES Act – An Analysis for Dairy

April 10, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The CARES Act, signed in late March by President Donald Trump, enacts $2 trillion worth of emergency provisions to help protect employers and employees during the COVID-19 crisis. The bill contains provisions designed to keep [Read More …]

IDFA Fights For Dairy During COVID-19

April 10, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Dear Dairy Community, Throughout the COVID-19 outbreak, our industry has stepped up to ensure a reliable, safe and nutritious food supply for our fellow Americans. In turn, IDFA has been hard at work in Washington [Read More …]

IDFA – NMPF Submit Joint Plan to USDA to Support Dairy Industry Through COVID-19

April 7, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

For the past six weeks, IDFA has worked day and night to ensure the federal government hears and understands the unique challenges facing our dairy industry because of COVID-19. As the impact deepens across our [Read More …]

IDFA Quick Bites: Shifting Dynamics

March 30, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Click Image to expand Shutdowns, lockdowns, and quarantines are altering the way people eat in the U.S…and in a hurry. In the fourth quarter of 2019, Americans spent just about as much money at restaurants [Read More …]

IDFA Statement on CARES Act and Need for Immediate Dairy Purchases by Government

March 27, 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 Congressional passage of the $2 trillion CARES Act and highlights the need for the federal government to [Read More …]

In New Video Series, Dairy Industry Leaders Share How to Succeed in Today’s Dynamic Food Sector

March 26, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy Innovator Dialogues presented by IDFA talks with leading dairy executives about innovation, sustainability and giving back to the community Today’s dairy leaders are redefining what it means to be sustainable businesses by elevating good [Read More …]

IDFA’s Latest on COVID-19; IDFA Launches #ESSENTIAL Campaign

March 25, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Dear Dairy Community, IDFA wants to take a moment to recognize and honor all of you for your work throughout the dairy industry to protect our food security. You are essential. To highlight and honor [Read More …]

The New IDFA.ORG Website

March 23, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dear Dairy Community, Today IDFA launches our new and improved website at www.idfa.org. We are excited to share this new tool for advocacy, education and networking on behalf of the dairy industry. Moreover, we’re confident that [Read More …]

IDFA COVID-19 Update

March 20, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

IDFA continues to track developments on how coronavirus (COVID-19) is impacting the dairy industry within the food and agricultural sector. With improved testing capabilities across the country, the number of confirmed U.S. cases has risen [Read More …]

IDFA Pleased that White House, Federal Agencies Confirm Food Industry is a “Critical Infrastructure Industry”; Additional Guidance Needed

March 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), released the following statement today: “On behalf of the nation’s dairy industry, the International Dairy Foods Association is grateful that the Administration [Read More …]

Helping our Communities: USDA’s Milk Donation Reimbursement Program

March 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Congress created the Milk Donation Reimbursement Program as part of the 2018 Farm Bill. The goals of this program are to reduce food waste and provide nutrition assistance to low-income families and individuals. Under the [Read More …]

IDFA Statement on COVID-19 and Dairy Availability in the U.S.

March 16, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Statement from Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, on COVID-19 and the Availability of Dairy Products Across the Nation Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy [Read More …]

Statement from Cary Frye, Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), on Leading Scientists’ Consensus Statement on Saturated Fats

March 9, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

A group of established U.S. and international nutrition scientists, including three former members of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, have requested the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services give serious and immediate [Read More …]

International Dairy Foods Association Names Joseph Scimeca to New Role as Senior Vice President, Regulatory and Scientific Affairs

March 5, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced today that Joseph Scimeca, Ph.D., has been named senior vice president, regulatory and scientific affairs. Scimeca comes to IDFA after serving for 16 years with Cargill Inc., most [Read More …]

IDFA joins large coalition in opposition to truck-only vehicle miles tax

March 3, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

IDFA and a large coalition of associations in the food and agriculture sector wrote a letter to U.S. Senate Finance Committee leadership, cautioning the committee against imposing a truck-only vehicle miles tax (VMT) that would [Read More …]

Dairy industry leaders visit Washington to advance dairy’s appropriations priorities

March 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Dairy industry leaders from across the country are in Washington this week to urge Congressional leaders and appropriators to fund important research, a SNAP milk incentive pilot program, and dairy standards modernization at the Food [Read More …]

Statement from Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President & CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), on 2019 U.S. Dairy Exports

February 7, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

“Despite significant disruptions in trade throughout 2019, U.S. dairy exports surged to $5.93 billion last year—a level unseen since the high-water mark of 2014, proving that American dairy continues to be the bright spot among [Read More …]

IDFA Adds Andrew Jerome to Communications Team as Director of External and Member Communications

February 4, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) has named Andrew Jerome director, external and member communications, within the executive and strategic communications department. Jerome will manage IDFA’s communications, marketing and reputation management activities for IDFA members [Read More …]

IDFA Briefing on USDA’s New Food Box Distribution Program

IDFA Update on New USDA Purchase & Distribution Program

IDFA COVID-19 Membership Briefing, Thursday, April 23rd

IDFA COVID-19 Membership Briefing, Thursday, April 23rd

Statement from IDFA’s Michael Dykes on Support for Dairy in USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

OSHA & Safety Webinar

COVID-19 Cleaning and Disinfection Practices for Dairy Companies

Ice Cream Technology Conference/Yogurt & Cultured Innovation Conference Canceled

Navigating the CARES Act – An Analysis for Dairy Webinar

IDFA – Updates, Resources, and News on the COVID-19 Crisis

Minnesota Dairy Producers Light the Way to Industry Recovery

Volatility Reigned In The Markets Again This Week

IDFA: Navigating the CARES Act – An Analysis for Dairy

IDFA Fights For Dairy During COVID-19

IDFA – NMPF Submit Joint Plan to USDA to Support Dairy Industry Through COVID-19

IDFA Quick Bites: Shifting Dynamics

IDFA Statement on CARES Act and Need for Immediate Dairy Purchases by Government

In New Video Series, Dairy Industry Leaders Share How to Succeed in Today’s Dynamic Food Sector

IDFA’s Latest on COVID-19; IDFA Launches #ESSENTIAL Campaign

The New IDFA.ORG Website

IDFA COVID-19 Update

IDFA Pleased that White House, Federal Agencies Confirm Food Industry is a “Critical Infrastructure Industry”; Additional Guidance Needed

Helping our Communities: USDA’s Milk Donation Reimbursement Program

IDFA Statement on COVID-19 and Dairy Availability in the U.S.

Statement from Cary Frye, Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), on Leading Scientists’ Consensus Statement on Saturated Fats

International Dairy Foods Association Names Joseph Scimeca to New Role as Senior Vice President, Regulatory and Scientific Affairs

IDFA joins large coalition in opposition to truck-only vehicle miles tax

Dairy industry leaders visit Washington to advance dairy’s appropriations priorities

Statement from Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President & CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), on 2019 U.S. Dairy Exports

IDFA Adds Andrew Jerome to Communications Team as Director of External and Member Communications

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