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Prairie Farms milk caps support food banks during COVID-19 crisis

Food banks receive quadruple points through May 31.

April 13, 2020

The charitable giving program of Edwardsville, Ill.-based Prairie Farms Dairy Inc., “Our Caps Your Cause,” donates thousands of dollars each year to local nonprofit organizations.

DMI outlines business plan shift in letter to USDA’s Perdue

Checkoff efforts aim to help dairy producers navigate changing environment.

April 10, 2020

Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) said its leaders outlined a shift in its business plan in a letter to USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue that will help farmers weather the growing challenges they face amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Green Field Farms introduces homogenized whole milk and 2% milk

The cooperative also added heavy whipping cream and half & half.

April 9, 2020

Wooster, Ohio-based Green Field Farms said it is adding homogenized milk in whole and 2% varieties to its family of products in glass bottles this month.

MilkPEP is helping the industry ‘navigate this unprecedented time’

Actions include a new effort to strengthen milk’s positive sentiment, creation of a resource guide for milk brands, and more.

April 8, 2020

Retail purchasing behavior has shifted dramatically in recent weeks. As part of that shift, Americans have embraced milk — a staple already in 94% of homes — even more so than they typically do, according to the Washington, D.C.-based Milk Processors Education Program (MilkPEP).

RaboResearch report: The dairy sector is in uncharted territory

The sector is expected to experience three waves of market movement over the next 12 months.

April 7, 2020

The dairy sector is in uncharted territory and is expected to experience three waves of market movement over the next 12 months.

IDFA, NMPF submit plan of action for US dairy industry to USDA

The Milk Crisis Plan for USDA presents the organizations’ objectives to support US dairy during the coronavirus crisis.

April 7, 2020

On April 6, the Arlington, Va.-based National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) submitted a request for assistance to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue.

WCMA’s John Umhoefer discusses disruption of the dairy supply chain in new podcast

Dairy products are flying off the shelves at grocery stores, but that demand can't make up for the foodservice losses during the coronavirus pandemic.

April 7, 2020

In a new podcast from the Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, both based in Green Bay, Wis., John Umhoefer, executive director of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association, discusses the unprecedented disruption to the dairy supply chain due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus causing surplus of milk, financial hardship for dairy industry

Northwest Dairy Foods Association is seeking government’s assistance at state, federal levels.

April 6, 2020

Members of Northeast Dairy Foods Association Inc., North Syracuse, N.Y., as well as dairy producers and others in the food supply chain, have been greatly impacted by the coronavirus, putting the nation’s dairy farmers and milk processors business’ in great financial jeopardy.

Food and beverage groups urge Congress to support America’s critical industry workers

The groups, including IDFA, NMPF and 15 others, submitted a letter to Congress on April 3.

April 3, 2020

In an April 3 letter, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and 15 other food and beverage industry groups urged leaders in Congress to provide targeted financial aid to workers in the critical industries as they work to care for, feed and protect Americans through the coronavirus outbreak.

Dairy groups call on USDA to expedite emergency assistance during COVID-19 crisis

The groups are asking the agency to expedite the purchase of additional dairy foods amid unprecedented disruptions in supply and demand due to the COVID-19 national emergency.

April 2, 2020

Groups representing dairy cooperatives and farmers in the Midwest today urged the federal government to provide direct assistance to farmers and to expedite the purchase of additional dairy foods amid unprecedented disruptions in supply and demand due to the COVID-19 national emergency.