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The dairy industry needs to celebrate progress; embrace opportunities

February 2, 2018

In his President's Breakfast address at this year's Dairy Forum, Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), discussed notable recent industry achievements, as well as opportunities (and challenges) going forward.

NMPF leadership remains committed to achieving passage of Dairy Pride Act

The act would force FDA to take action on ‘mislabeled dairy imitators.’

November 1, 2017

The act would force FDA to take action on ‘mislabeled dairy imitators.’

IDFA, NMPF applaud introduction of School Milk Nutrition Act of 2017

The bill calls for schools to offer low-fat and fat-free milk, including certain flavored milk, to participants in federal school lunch and breakfast programs.

October 25, 2017

The bill calls for schools to offer low-fat and fat-free milk, including certain flavored milk, to participants in federal school lunch and breakfast programs.

Safety net or Soviet-style planning

Dairy industry has mixed reactions to approval of Goodlatte-Scott Farm Bill amendment

While processors rejoice, producers are disappointed.

June 20, 2013

IDFA says the Goodlatte-Scott amendment will provide an effective and expanded safety net for dairy farmers. A disappointed NMPF calls the amendment 'an effort to ensure that dairy processors get a government-insured supply of cheap milk.'