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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 …]

New IDFA video highlights the next generation of leaders in the dairy industry

November 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

IDFA this week released “Careers in Dairy: Next Gen Leaders,” a new video highlighting the dairy industry’s next generation of leadership, and their commitment to learning and developing the skills that will help them be [Read More …]

IDFA Women’s Summit

October 27, 2023 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 …]

Dairy Industry Strengthening Focus on Improving Diversity, Inclusivity and Development, IDFA President and CEO Tells World Dairy Summit

October 27, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Dykes announces new IDFA People Strategy initiatives to help companies develop and maintain diverse, inclusive and supportive workplaces Michael Dykes, president & CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), reinforced the dairy industry’s commitment [Read More …]

Deadline Approaching: IDFA’s Annual State of Women in Dairy Survey

October 27, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

IDFA is committed to contributing to a culture that facilitates advancement for women in the dairy industry. To that end, IDFA is conducting its first annual State of Women in Dairy Survey to benchmark our industry’s [Read More …]

Dairy Industry Strengthening Focus on Improving Diversity, Inclusivity and Development

October 20, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

IDFA President and CEO Tells World Dairy Summit Michael Dykes, president & CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), reinforced the dairy industry’s commitment to creating an inclusive culture that fosters professional development and [Read More …]

Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Needs Additional Co-Sponsors

October 17, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Earlier this year, the Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act was introduced in both chambers of Congress by U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), and U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (D-Calif.) and Nick Langworthy [Read More …]

Pickleball Is Coming to Dairy Forum 2024!

October 5, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Grab your paddles and join us on Sunday morning, Jan. 21st, from 8:00-11:00 a.m. for the first annual Dairy Forum Pickleball Tournament at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort’s championship pickleball courts to benefit [Read More …]

IDFA to DGAC: Limiting Full-Fat Dairy Is No Longer Science-Based

September 18, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Today, I provided oral comments to the third meeting of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC)—a panel of 20 nutrition and public health experts tasked with providing a scientific report to inform the federal [Read More …]

Limiting Full-Fat Dairy Is No Longer Science-Based

September 15, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Roberta Wagner, senior vice president for regulatory and scientific affairs with the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), provided oral testimony today to the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC)—a panel of 20 nutrition and public [Read More …]

IDFA Partners with Food and Ag-ISAC to Bolster Dairy Industry Cyber Defenses

September 15, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the Food and Agriculture – Information Sharing Analysis Center (Food and Ag-ISAC) today announced a new strategic partnership to bolster the dairy industry’s defenses against cyber criminals who [Read More …]

International Dairy Foods Association Joins Steering Committee of Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance

September 14, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced today it has joined the steering committee of the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA). FACA consists of more than 80 organizations representing farmers, ranchers, forest owners, agribusinesses, [Read More …]

IDFA presents video “Diversity in Dairy”

August 29, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

IDFA is excited to present “Careers in Dairy: Diversity in Dairy,” a new video highlighting the dairy industry’s commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.The most diverse companies are now more likely than ever to outperform [Read More …]

IDFA Statement on FDA’s Appointment of Jim Jones as First Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods

August 25, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Roberta Wagner, senior vice president of regulatory and scientific affairs for the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), issued the following statement today on the announced appointment of Jim Jones to serve as the U.S. Food [Read More …]

IDFA Opens Nominations for Annual Industry Awards, Adds ‘Workplace of the Year’ Award to Annual Honors

August 14, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is seeking nominations for four top awards presented annually to leaders in the dairy industry. Nominations open today and will close on Friday, Oct. 27. Winners will be announced [Read More …]

IDFA Opens Nominations for Annual Industry Awards, Adds ‘Workplace of the Year’ Award to Annual Honors

August 14, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

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

IDFA Recognizes 25 Dairy Business Operations with Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Award

August 8, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today recognizes 25 dairy business operations for their outstanding achievements and improvements in worker safety in 2022 with the IDFA Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Award. This is the 20th year [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds House Introduction of Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act of 2023

August 8, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

DNIP would expand Healthy Fluid Milk Incentives Projects to increase SNAP participants’ access to a variety of nutritious dairy products The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) highlights that 90% of Americans do not consume [Read More …]

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

New IDFA video highlights the next generation of leaders in the dairy industry

IDFA Women’s Summit

Dairy Industry Strengthening Focus on Improving Diversity, Inclusivity and Development, IDFA President and CEO Tells World Dairy Summit

Deadline Approaching: IDFA’s Annual State of Women in Dairy Survey

Dairy Industry Strengthening Focus on Improving Diversity, Inclusivity and Development

Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Needs Additional Co-Sponsors

Pickleball Is Coming to Dairy Forum 2024!

IDFA to DGAC: Limiting Full-Fat Dairy Is No Longer Science-Based

Limiting Full-Fat Dairy Is No Longer Science-Based

IDFA Partners with Food and Ag-ISAC to Bolster Dairy Industry Cyber Defenses

International Dairy Foods Association Joins Steering Committee of Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance

IDFA presents video “Diversity in Dairy”

IDFA Statement on FDA’s Appointment of Jim Jones as First Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods

IDFA Opens Nominations for Annual Industry Awards, Adds ‘Workplace of the Year’ Award to Annual Honors

IDFA Opens Nominations for Annual Industry Awards, Adds ‘Workplace of the Year’ Award to Annual Honors

IDFA Recognizes 25 Dairy Business Operations with Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Award

IDFA Applauds House Introduction of Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act of 2023

What’s Your Communication Level? by John Ellsworth

Born of the Bond Series Premiere Shines Spotlight on Veterinary Care Deserts

Dairy’s Big GLP-1 Moment: 5 Risks Processors Need to Know

Summer Is Over: Use This Fall to Evaluate Summer Heat Stress