USDA releases funds for dairy innovation centers 03.07.2025 By Benton Smith WCMA helped lead advocacy efforts in Washington.Read More
Rollins, Kennedy confirmed to cabinet roles 02.14.2025 By Russell Redman Rollins easily gained approval; RFK Jr. was approved, 52-48.Read More
Food industry hopeful Congress will prioritize Farm Bill 01.10.2025 By Jason Kendall With Congress back in session, groups such as IDFA are rallying for a new bill.Read More
Add Milk! to reach more states with $2.8M grant 12.03.2024 By Benton Smith The HFMI pilot project soon will reach an additional 438 retail locations in 18 states.Read More
Associations working for full dairy supply chain 08.22.2024 By Michael Gordon The Farm Bill, FMMOs and other key issues in the dairy industry are top of mind for associations.Read More
Trade associations approve of latest Farm Bill framework 06.13.2024 By Benton Smith IDFA noted the presence of a new Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program.Read More
2024 Farm Bill still has long way to go 05.30.2024 By Crystal Futrell Members of Congress are deciding how to split the now $1 trillion-plus budget between food and farm programs.Read More
Dairy trade associations react to Farm Bill draft 05.24.2024 By Benton Smith IDFA was pleased to see the expansion of the SNAP Healthy Fluid Milk Incentive, but called for other changes.Read More
Dairy leaders request full funding to support DBII 05.16.2024 By Benton Smith A letter sent to agricultural appropriations subcommittees and agriculture committees chairs requests $36 million in annual federal support.Read More
Regulatory agencies promoting rules that impact US dairy 01.31.2024 By Michael Dykes In the latest Association Insights, IDFA president and CEO Michael Dykes weighs in on collaboration.Read More