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U.S. Dairy Companies Donate 53,000 Meals and a Truckload of Milk to Reduce Hunger in Savannah

May 9, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The IDFA Foundation and several leading dairy companies donated a truckload of milk and $10,000 to Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia food bank today to address hunger in the greater Savannah area. The donations were [Read More …]

IDFA to host virtual networking for Women in Dairy network

May 3, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

IDFA is thrilled to host an exclusive virtual networking opportunity on May 22, 2024 for members of the Women in Dairy network! This session offers time and a platform for you to connect with fellow [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds USDA Final School Meal Rule for Maintaining Dairy Options, Preserving Flavored Milk for All Grades

April 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

IDFA pleased to see USDA adopt a more attainable sodium target that preserves cheese as a nutritious meat alternative Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), issued a statement [Read More …]

IDFA’s Regulatory RoundUP

April 26, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

IDFA’s Regulatory RoundUP virtual conference returns this summer with a jam-packed lineup of current and former federal regulatory officials and regulatory experts from IDFA and other organizations serving the food, beverage and nutrition sector. This [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds USDA Final School Meal Rule

April 25, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Maintaining Dairy Options, Preserving Flavored Milk for All Grades IDFA pleased to see USDA adopt a more attainable sodium target that preserves cheese as a nutritious meat alternative. Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of [Read More …]

FDA Reaffirms that Pasteurization Is Effective Against HPAI, Commercial Milk Supply Safe

April 25, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Joint Statement from the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed again today that pasteurization of milk consistent with the federal Grade “A” Pasteurized [Read More …]

USTR Supply Chain Resilience Objectives Overlook

April 25, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Need for Comprehensive and Competitive U.S. Trade Policy The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) submitted written comments to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on the administration’s objective to develop strategies that support and [Read More …]

USDA Confirms HPAI Cases in Dairy Herds in NC and SD

April 15, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Pasteurized Milk and Dairy Remain Safe for Consumers The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) (H5N1) virus in two additional dairy herds in North Carolina and South Dakota. The USDA [Read More …]

Bakery-Derived Flavors and Florals Delight at 2024 Innovative Ice Cream and Cultured Dairy Product Contests

April 11, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Windy Knoll Farm Market’s Peanut Butter Overload Declared Most Innovative Ice Cream Flavor; Banana Pudding Eclair from Hershey’s Ice Cream Takes Home Honor of Most Innovative Ice Cream Novelty Innovative ice cream and cultured dairy [Read More …]

IDFA & NMPF Concerned with Consequences of Final WIC Rule Reducing Access to Dairy

April 10, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) expressed disappointment in the final rule released today to update the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), which [Read More …]

IDFA: One Human Case Confirmed

April 3, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued two important updates on the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) (H5N1) virus in dairy cattle as well as [Read More …]

IDFA Accepting Applications for 2024 Workplace Safety Excellence Awards

March 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today began accepting applications for the Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Awards. Now in its 21st year, the awards honor dairy processing facilities and trucking operations for outstanding worker safety [Read More …]

IDFA Expands Executive Team Roles

March 18, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Tom Wojno, Becky Rasdall, and Colin Newman, and Recognizes Retirement of Executive Neil Moran IDFA adds Becky Rasdall to the Executive Team and expands the responsibilities of Tom Wojno and Colin Newman. The International Dairy [Read More …]

IDFA Relaunches Live and Active Cultures Seal for Yogurt and Cultured Dairy Product Makers to Showcase Benefits of Gut Health

March 14, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

IDFA’s LAC Seal is the only widely recognized, independent verification of live and active yogurt cultures in the marketplace To help consumers better identify yogurt, frozen yogurt, and other cultured dairy products containing live and [Read More …]

Statement from Michael Dykes on Passage of the FY2024 Appropriations Bill for USDA, FDA, and Related Agencies

March 13, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Congress this week passed fiscal year 2024 (FY2024) appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies. The bill includes several provisions aimed at promoting dairy’s nutritional importance in the [Read More …]

IDFA Relaunches Live and Active Cultures Seal for Yogurt and Cultured Dairy Product Makers

March 13, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Showcase Benefits of Gut Health IDFA’s LAC Seal is the only widely recognized, independent verification of live and active yogurt cultures in the marketplace To help consumers better identify yogurt, frozen yogurt, and other cultured [Read More …]

A Call for Trade Reform for U.S. Dairy: If Not Now, Then When?

March 12, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Last week’s World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference (MC13) ended without significant progress on WTO reform for agriculture, a binding dispute settlement system, or improved market access for U.S. dairy exporters—an unsurprising result that reflects [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy: SEC Climate Rule Recognizes Industry’s Environmental Leadership

March 11, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today voted to finalize new climate disclosure rules for publicly traded companies. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) believes the SEC decision to exclude Scope 3 emissions is [Read More …]

IDFA Stresses Need for Action at WTO Ministerial Conference

March 4, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

As the 13th World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference kicked off in Abu Dhabi today, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) stressed the importance of reform and highlighted ways that the U.S. government can work to [Read More …]

White House Recognizes IDFA’s Healthy School Milk Commitment for Reducing Added Sugar in School Milk

February 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

For 30-Million Children & Food-Insecure Kids During Summer IDFA Commitment by 37 Milk Processors Officially Endorsed as Part of Biden-Harris Administration’s National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. The International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) Healthy School Milk [Read More …]

IDFA Stresses Need for Action at WTO Ministerial Conference

February 28, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

As the 13th World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference kicked off in Abu Dhabi today, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) stressed the importance of reform and highlighted ways that the U.S. government can work to [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Exports Fall Back from Record Highs in 2023, Underscoring Need for New Market Access

February 20, 2024 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 on the U.S. agricultural export data for calendar year 2023 released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. [Read More …]

89% of Parents Want Whole and 2% Milk Options Reinstated in School Meals

February 9, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Vast majority of parents serve whole and 2% milk to their children at home, and 89% support Congress passing legislation to allow schools to serve the same options For 12 years, students in U.S. public [Read More …]

What Happens if the “Make Allowance” Changes Proposed by IDFA are implemented?

February 6, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) has suggested major changes to the pricing of producer milk. The most impactful part is a major change in the “make allowances” in the Federal Order formulas. The make [Read More …]

IDFA Women’s Summit

February 5, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The inaugural IDFA Women’s Summit will celebrate and empower women in the dairy industry. The Summit will convene rising and established leaders to advance gender equality, bolster their leadership skills, advocate on behalf of dairy’s top policy priorities, and network. IDFA is [Read More …]

IDFA Statement on Conclusion of National Federal Milk Marketing Order Pricing Formula Hearing

January 30, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

“The U.S. dairy industry continues to go through a period of evolution and transition that has opened new opportunities for growth and presented significant new challenges for all participants throughout the dairy value chain, namely [Read More …]

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

January 26, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

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 …]

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

January 24, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

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 …]

IDFA President and CEO Michael Dykes’s Dairy Forum 2024 President’s Breakfast Address

January 23, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Welcome to Dairy Forum 2024. I hope you’re excited. I hope you’re ready to elevate for dairy! How about Scott Pelley last night? Did you enjoy that? Think about the places that man’s been and [Read More …]

IDFA President and CEO on Passage of Stopgap Funding Bill With 2018 Farm Bill Extension

November 20, 2023 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 continuing resolution passed this week includes an extension of the 2018 Farm Bill that will allow [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Companies Donate 53,000 Meals and a Truckload of Milk to Reduce Hunger in Savannah

IDFA to host virtual networking for Women in Dairy network

IDFA Applauds USDA Final School Meal Rule for Maintaining Dairy Options, Preserving Flavored Milk for All Grades

IDFA’s Regulatory RoundUP

IDFA Applauds USDA Final School Meal Rule

FDA Reaffirms that Pasteurization Is Effective Against HPAI, Commercial Milk Supply Safe

USTR Supply Chain Resilience Objectives Overlook

USDA Confirms HPAI Cases in Dairy Herds in NC and SD

Bakery-Derived Flavors and Florals Delight at 2024 Innovative Ice Cream and Cultured Dairy Product Contests

IDFA & NMPF Concerned with Consequences of Final WIC Rule Reducing Access to Dairy

IDFA: One Human Case Confirmed

IDFA Accepting Applications for 2024 Workplace Safety Excellence Awards

IDFA Expands Executive Team Roles

IDFA Relaunches Live and Active Cultures Seal for Yogurt and Cultured Dairy Product Makers to Showcase Benefits of Gut Health

Statement from Michael Dykes on Passage of the FY2024 Appropriations Bill for USDA, FDA, and Related Agencies

IDFA Relaunches Live and Active Cultures Seal for Yogurt and Cultured Dairy Product Makers

A Call for Trade Reform for U.S. Dairy: If Not Now, Then When?

U.S. Dairy: SEC Climate Rule Recognizes Industry’s Environmental Leadership

IDFA Stresses Need for Action at WTO Ministerial Conference

White House Recognizes IDFA’s Healthy School Milk Commitment for Reducing Added Sugar in School Milk

IDFA Stresses Need for Action at WTO Ministerial Conference

U.S. Dairy Exports Fall Back from Record Highs in 2023, Underscoring Need for New Market Access

89% of Parents Want Whole and 2% Milk Options Reinstated in School Meals

What Happens if the “Make Allowance” Changes Proposed by IDFA are implemented?

IDFA Women’s Summit

IDFA Statement on Conclusion of National Federal Milk Marketing Order Pricing Formula Hearing

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

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

IDFA President and CEO Michael Dykes’s Dairy Forum 2024 President’s Breakfast Address

IDFA President and CEO on Passage of Stopgap Funding Bill With 2018 Farm Bill Extension

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