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Alternative Proposals to the Higher-of Are a Win for Dairy
Alternative Proposals to the Higher-of Are a Win for Dairy

The dairy industry has fundamentally changed in the last 25 years and the current FMMO system is not supporting growth and prosperity across the dairy supply chain. Now is the time to allows USDA to figure this all out.

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America’s Love Affair with Dairy Continues as Cheese Consumption Hits All-Time High in 2022
America’s Love Affair with Dairy Continues as Cheese Consumption Hits All-Time High in 2022

Americans are consuming record amounts of cheese, contributing to one of the strongest years on record for U.S. dairy consumption

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

Michael Dykes reinforced the industry’s commitment to creating an inclusive culture that fosters professional development and empowerment for all people throughout their careers at the 2023 IDF World Dairy Summit.

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IDFA Opens Nominations for Annual Industry Awards
IDFA Opens Nominations for Annual Industry Awards

IDFA is seeking nominations for four top awards presented annually to leaders in the dairy industry, including the 2024 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year Award. Nominations open today and will close on Friday, Oct. 27.

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IDFA Announces ‘Healthy School Milk Commitment’ to Provide Nutritious Milk with Less Added Sugar for Students in Public Schools
IDFA Announces ‘Healthy School Milk Commitment’ to Provide Nutritious Milk with Less Added Sugar for Students in Public Schools

IDFA announced the launch of the Healthy School Milk Commitment, a pledge by dairy companies to deliver milk’s 13 essential nutrients to America’s students while reducing calories and added sugars in flavored milk.

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Bar 20 Dairy Named 2023 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year
Bar 20 Dairy Named 2023 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year

Bar 20 Dairy, owned by third-generation dairy farmer Steve Shehadey along with seven other family members, is a 7,000-cow dairy that also farms 5,000 acres in the San Joaquin Valley.

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NMPF, IDFA Seek to Fix WIC Proposal that Would Decrease Access to Dairy’s Nutrients
NMPF, IDFA Seek to Fix WIC Proposal that Would Decrease Access to Dairy’s Nutrients

Both NMPF and IDFA issued a joint statement in response to USDA’s proposed changes to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.

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2023 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year Award
2023 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year Award

The Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year award is sponsored by IDFA and Dairy Herd Management. Nominees will be judged on current methods as well as their positioning to meet future economic and business challenges.

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IDFA Announces Dairy Forum 2023 — INSPIRE
IDFA Announces Dairy Forum 2023 — INSPIRE

The International Dairy Foods Association announces that registration for Dairy Forum 2023 is now open. More than 1,000 dairy leaders convene each year at Dairy Forum. The event returns in 2023 to Orlando, Florida.

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Dairy Product Price Inflation a Mixed Bag, Still Lagging Overall Food Inflation
Dairy Product Price Inflation a Mixed Bag, Still Lagging Overall Food Inflation

Americans are seeing a once-in-a-generation price spikes at the grocery store. The picture is mixed when looking at how Inflation has affected dairy in comparison to other food products.

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New Formation of Dairy Exports Working Group Could Help Identify Supply Chain Issues Hampering Exports
New Formation of Dairy Exports Working Group Could Help Identify Supply Chain Issues Hampering Exports

The International Dairy Foods Association, the Port of Los Angeles, and CMA CGM, announced the formation of a Dairy Exports Working Group aimed at identifying and addressing dairy supply chain issues.

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The Real "MVP's" of Innovation
The Real "MVP's" of Innovation

MVP Dairy, LLC of Celina, Ohio was recognized as the 2020 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year.

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