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USTR rebukes Europe's unfair dairy trade practices in new report

USDEC and NMPF endorse USTR’s findings.

April 29, 2020

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), both based in Arlington, Va., said they applaud the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) for firmly rebuking the European Union’s (EU) protectionist dairy trade policies in its annual U.S. Special 301 Report, released on April 29.

Newest IDDBA 'COVID-19 Impact' report details strong showing for dairy

Retail dairy sales were up 16.4% during the week of April 19 compared to the same week in 2019.

April 28, 2020

The International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association (IDDBA) announced the release of its latest “COVID-19 Impact” report.

Midwest Dairy donates $500,000 to food banks

Contributions across the organization’s 10-state region will help meet the dairy demand food banks and pantries are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 28, 2020

The contributions will be spread across the 10 states Midwest Dairy represents, including Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma, to help meet the increased demand for dairy products during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Georgia dairy farmers, DFA and Kroger kick off the Great Georgia Give campaign

The new campaign will deliver 24,000 half-gallons of milk to health care workers and first responders.

April 24, 2020

Georgia’s dairy farmers, along with Kroger Atlanta Division and Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), have come together to deliver milk from the farm to the front lines.

Dairy Farmers of America members donate dairy products to families in need

DFA said it identified 30 communities across the country whose local food banks will receive funds to purchase much-needed dairy products.

April 20, 2020

At a time when many Americans are facing unprecedented hardships as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, the family farm-owners and employees of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a Kansas City, Kan., headquartered national dairy cooperative, are stepping up to provide nutritious dairy products to those in need.

USDA announces Coronavirus Food Assistance Program for producers

The program will include a $3 billion purchase by USDA of dairy products, produce and meat.

April 20, 2020

On April 17, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP).

GENYOUth hires Maureen Bausch to lead emergency school nutrition fund efforts

She will lead and implement the fund’s revenue-generating strategy to meet the demand from school nutrition professionals tasked with feeding the nation’s students during the coronavirus pandemic.

April 17, 2020

GENYOUth, a New York-based nonprofit organization founded by dairy farmers through their checkoff to create healthier schools, said it named Maureen Bausch as chief development officer, GENYOUth COVID-19 Emergency School Nutrition Fund.

Celebrate World Milk Day

The event, which recognizes the global importance of milk, marks its 20th anniversary this year.

April 16, 2020

Twenty years ago, World Milk Day was established by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations to recognize the importance of milk as a global food, as well as to celebrate the dairy sector.

IDFA, other food industry associations ask for tax relief for key essential workers

The organizations sent a letter to President Trump on April 10.

April 15, 2020

Following an April 3 letter to congressional leadership urging targeted financial aid be provided through the next coronavirus relief package to workers in the critical food industry, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and other food industry associations sent a letter to President Donald Trump homing in on a key recommendation.