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Statement from IDFA President and CEO Michael Dykes on USMCA Press Conference at U.S. Chamber of Commerce

July 25, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) issued the following statement from Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO, on the USMCA press conference held today by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. “The International [Read More …]

IDFA and the Dairy Industry Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with Release of New Ice Cream Data and Trends

July 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

With the average American eating more than 23 pounds of ice cream each year, one could suggest that every month is for ice cream. However, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the dairy industry [Read More …]

IDFA Announces Dairy Forum 2020: The Power of Dairy

July 10, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is pleased to announce that registration for Dairy Forum 2020 opens today. IDFA’s Dairy Forum is the premier event for dairy food executives to advance their knowledge, connect with [Read More …]

Dairy Delivers® for Paperboard Container Manufacturers

July 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

IDFA continues to demonstrate that the dairy industry has a powerful economic impact – $620 billion in total – on the American economy. Did you know that dairy also indirectly supports unique industries across the [Read More …]

IDFA’s 37th Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party Set for June 19th at Union Square Park in Washington

June 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

IDFA member companies donate 1,800 gallons of ice cream to serve 4,000 guests on Capitol grounds To kick off National Ice Cream Month in July, the International Dairy Foods Association will host its 37thannual Capitol [Read More …]

More than 960 Food & Ag Groups Urge Congressional Ratification of USMCA

June 12, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Today, organizations representing U.S. food and agriculture including the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) called on members of Congress to swiftly ratify the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). In a letter sent to Congress, more than 960 [Read More …]

New Economic Analysis of U.S. Dairy Industry Shows $620 Billion in Economic Impact and 3 Million+ Jobs

June 10, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

In honor of National Dairy Month, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today launched an updated version of its popular economic impact tool, Dairy Delivers®, which measures the combined impact of the dairy products industry [Read More …]

NMPF, IDFA Commend Introduction of Bipartisan School Milk Nutrition Act

June 6, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today offered their strong support for a bipartisan bill to codify into law current milk varieties that schools may offer and reaffirm [Read More …]

IDFA Member Chobani Gets Creative to Support Military Families

May 28, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

As we recognize the men and women who gave their lives in service to the country on this Memorial Day, IDFA also recognizes the many IDFA members who have put an emphasis on the importance [Read More …]

Codex Delays Problematic Work on Front-of-Package Labeling

May 28, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The 51st session of the Codex Committee on Food Labelling (CCFL) convened 55 government delegations and 26 non-government organizations from around the world in Ottawa, Canada, last week to address several proposed changes to international [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds New Round of Trade Mitigation Measures by USDA, Including Payments and Purchases to Benefit the Dairy Industry

May 24, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced up to $16 billion in relief to U.S. agriculture as retaliatory tariffs from trading partners continue to disrupt U.S. export activity. International Dairy Foods Association president and CEO [Read More …]

Statement from Michael Dykes, CEO, IDFA on Section 232 tariffs

May 18, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

“On behalf of our more than 500 members across the dairy industry, the International Dairy Foods Association is very pleased with news of this comprehensive agreement to remove Section 232 tariffs as well as retaliatory [Read More …]

New ITC Report Calls U.S. Dairy a Winner in North American Trade Deal

April 30, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

U.S. Dairy Exports to Canada and Mexico Would Surge by $277 Million The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) hailed a new report released today by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that assesses the likely [Read More …]

CFSAN Deputy Director to Headline IDFA’s Regulatory RoundUP

April 10, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Douglas Stearn, deputy director for regulatory affairs for the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), will give the keynote address at IDFA’s Regulatory RoundUP, June [Read More …]

IDFA Selects Directors for Five Industry Segment Boards

February 25, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

The International Dairy Foods Association announced the names of nearly 100 dairy executives who have been selected to serve as directors on the association’s newly formed Industry Segment Boards. These boards, which will launch in [Read More …]

NMPF, IDFA Support Legislation Allowing Whole Milk in School Meals

January 31, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) welcome the introduction of legislation sponsored by Reps. Glenn Thompson (R-PA) and Collin Peterson (D-MN), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, allowing [Read More …]

Frye Presents to Future Ice Cream Leaders at 127th Penn State Course

January 22, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Cary Frye, IDFA senior vice president of regulatory affairs, presented her 11th consecutive annual lecture last week to attentive ice cream industry up-and-comers participating in Penn State University’s globally renowned Ice Cream Short Course. The course [Read More …]

IDFA Trade Update: US Seeks to Include Ag in EU Talks, Progress on Chinese Tariffs and WTO Reform

January 21, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

IDFA continues to advocate for greater market access for U.S. dairy companies abroad and is tracking actions on trade that are important to dairy. Of interest to IDFA members, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) [Read More …]

IDFA Names New Executive Council, Outlines Enhanced Governance Structure

January 9, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

‘More nimble, inclusive and effective’ for all segments of dairy The International Dairy Foods Association has consolidated the governance structure of its constituent organizations – the Milk Industry Foundation, the National Cheese Institute and the [Read More …]

IDFA Joins USDA for Historic Fluid Milk Food Bank Delivery

December 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) this year announced plans to purchase up to $135 in cheese and, for the first time ever, pasteurized fluid milk for delivery to food banks across America. IDFA collaborated [Read More …]

IDFA Commends Ag Committee Leaders for Farm Bill that Improves Dairy Risk Management, Boosts Milk Consumption

December 13, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today commended House and Senate Agriculture Committee leaders for releasing the 2018 Farm Bill, which would allow greater access to risk management tools for dairy foods companies and farmers to [Read More …]

Capitol Hill Celebrates Dairy with IDFA

December 7, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

IDFA kicked off the holiday season by hosting its second annual Celebration of Dairy reception, where administration officials, members of Congress and their staffs, embassy officials and industry stakeholders came to socialize while enjoying dairy [Read More …]

IDFA Convenes Unique Member ‘Fly-out’ in Idaho for Congressional Delegation and Local Dairy Leaders

November 9, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Roundtable discussion focuses on trade and tariffs Building on its successful series of strategic fly-ins for members to advocate for dairy on Capitol Hill, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) yesterday hosted its first “fly-out” [Read More …]

IDFA Seeks Candidates for 2019 Summer Internship

October 29, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Intern Will Focus on Legislative and Regulatory Issues in Dairy IDFA is seeking applicants for its 2019 summer internship, which will offer one undergraduate or recent graduate a firsthand view of the association’s efforts on [Read More …]

Dairy companies commend USTR on trade

October 22, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Commends plans to negotiate 3 separate trade agreements with Japan, UK and EU The International Dairy Foods Association commended the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative for announcing that it intends to negotiate three separate [Read More …]

Exports Reignite Dairy Farmer’s Impossible Dream

October 9, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

National Farmers Day is October 12, when the dairy industry shares inspirational stories about farmers like Daniel Perazzo, who latched on to a big goal when he was only 6 years old. The number appeared [Read More …]

Nominations open for dairy innovator award

September 25, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Nominations must be submitted by Sept. 28, 2018; there is no fee to enter Nominations are now being accepted for the 21st Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year, an annual award co-sponsored by IDFA and Dairy [Read More …]

China to Impose Tariffs on Nearly All US Dairy Imports

September 20, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

China’s finance ministry announced on Tuesday that it will impose retaliatory tariffs next week on nearly $60 billion worth of U.S. imports in reaction to the Trump administration’s plans to place 10-percent duties on another [Read More …]

Adapt FMMO System to Encourage Investments, Dykes Tells Program Leaders

September 3, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., IDFA president and CEO, today asked Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) market administrators to adapt the federal orders to be more flexible and dynamic to encourage greater investment in higher-value dairy products. [Read More …]

IDFA Unveils Dairy Forum 2019 Theme: Dairy Forward

July 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

IDFA launched this week a new Dairy Forum 2019 website complete with agenda highlights, featured speakers and the program theme: Dairy Forward. Dairy leaders and teams are invited to register for the industry’s premier event, January 20-23 [Read More …]

Statement from IDFA President and CEO Michael Dykes on USMCA Press Conference at U.S. Chamber of Commerce

IDFA and the Dairy Industry Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with Release of New Ice Cream Data and Trends

IDFA Announces Dairy Forum 2020: The Power of Dairy

Dairy Delivers® for Paperboard Container Manufacturers

IDFA’s 37th Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party Set for June 19th at Union Square Park in Washington

More than 960 Food & Ag Groups Urge Congressional Ratification of USMCA

New Economic Analysis of U.S. Dairy Industry Shows $620 Billion in Economic Impact and 3 Million+ Jobs

NMPF, IDFA Commend Introduction of Bipartisan School Milk Nutrition Act

IDFA Member Chobani Gets Creative to Support Military Families

Codex Delays Problematic Work on Front-of-Package Labeling

IDFA Applauds New Round of Trade Mitigation Measures by USDA, Including Payments and Purchases to Benefit the Dairy Industry

Statement from Michael Dykes, CEO, IDFA on Section 232 tariffs

New ITC Report Calls U.S. Dairy a Winner in North American Trade Deal

CFSAN Deputy Director to Headline IDFA’s Regulatory RoundUP

IDFA Selects Directors for Five Industry Segment Boards

NMPF, IDFA Support Legislation Allowing Whole Milk in School Meals

Frye Presents to Future Ice Cream Leaders at 127th Penn State Course

IDFA Trade Update: US Seeks to Include Ag in EU Talks, Progress on Chinese Tariffs and WTO Reform

IDFA Names New Executive Council, Outlines Enhanced Governance Structure

IDFA Joins USDA for Historic Fluid Milk Food Bank Delivery

IDFA Commends Ag Committee Leaders for Farm Bill that Improves Dairy Risk Management, Boosts Milk Consumption

Capitol Hill Celebrates Dairy with IDFA

IDFA Convenes Unique Member ‘Fly-out’ in Idaho for Congressional Delegation and Local Dairy Leaders

IDFA Seeks Candidates for 2019 Summer Internship

Dairy companies commend USTR on trade

Exports Reignite Dairy Farmer’s Impossible Dream

Nominations open for dairy innovator award

China to Impose Tariffs on Nearly All US Dairy Imports

Adapt FMMO System to Encourage Investments, Dykes Tells Program Leaders

IDFA Unveils Dairy Forum 2019 Theme: Dairy Forward

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