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Dairy Farmers of America is Dairy Foods 2023 Processor of the Year

DFA honored for operations, product innovation and sustainability.

December 15, 2023

It has been an excellent past 12 months — and beyond — for Kansas City, Kan.-based Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a national farmer-owned cooperative with nearly 11,000 family-farm owners and about 19,000 employees.

U.S. House passes Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

The focus now turns to the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry, which has jurisdiction over child nutrition issues. The Senate must consider and pass the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act by the end of the 118th Congress, or by January 3, 2025.

December 14, 2023

The bill would reintroduce whole (3.25% milkfat) and reduced-fat (2% milkfat) milk to school cafeterias, restoring the two most popular milk varieties to schools.

Dairy executives address the biggest industry topics

Several dairy processors and trade group representatives join Dairy Foods for this special report.

Brian Berk

November 15, 2023

It always happens so quickly. The end of another year is almost upon us.

Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers wins top NMPF award

ll the winners will also be recognized at NMPF’s annual meeting in Orlando, Fla., on Nov. 13-15.

November 3, 2023

Land O'Lakes, DFA and Prairie Farms among the other winners.

Dairy Farmers of America awarded $22.8M grant

The grant was one of 81 announced on Nov. 1, through the USDA RCPP, which awarded more than $1 billion in funding to advance and expand the reach of conservation efforts and climate-smart agriculture through partner-driven solutions to conservation on agricultural land.

November 3, 2023

Dairy cooperative will implement a pilot project to reduce methane emissions on dairy farms through the use of an innovative feed additive.

Dairy processors make great sustainability strides

Goals for carbon and climate neutrality appear to be in reach

Brian Berk

July 17, 2023

The sustainability finish line has been set: climate and carbon neutrality. The end zone seems to be within reach. The California dairy sector is on target to reach its methane-reduction goals and ultimately reach climate neutrality by 2030.

Dairy Farmers of America withdraws IDFA membership

DFA issued a statement, noting it has been a longstanding member of IDFA with 83 processing plants.

June 20, 2023

Decision made following IDFA's petition to modify the Federal Milk Marketing Order.

Lactose-free dairy global market nears $7B

Milk continues to be the top seller in the category.

Brian Berk

April 19, 2023

In ancient times, humans became lactose intolerant, or unable to fully digest the sugar (lactose) in milk, after childhood. Not surprisingly milk is a top growth driver in the lactose-free dairy market, while functional ingredients like proteins and fiber add value and better nutritional support.

Dairy Farmers of America honors Members of Distinction members

ach year, one member farm from each of DFA’s seven regional Areas is honored.

March 22, 2023

Each honoree embodies the cooperative’s core values and excel on their operations, in their communities and in the industry.

Dairy Farmers of America reports 2022 net income of $108M

DFA’s net sales totaled $24.5 billion for 2022, compared to $19.3 billion in 2021, a year over year (YoY) increase of $5.2 billion or 26.8%.

March 22, 2023

DFA continued to expand its commercial investments in 2022. The Cooperative acquired two extended shelf-life (ESL) beverage processing facilities, located in Richmond, Ind., and Pacific, Mo., from SmithFoods.