International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA)

What impacts could new tariffs have on food and ag? What new opportunities will there be for expanded trade under the incoming administration?   Stephen Orava, partner at King & Spalding joined us on the latest episode of The Dairy Download to dive into all things U.S. trade policy. Listen to the full episode and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!   Apple podcasts: https://lnkd.in/enqKJrev Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g8RsdzJg Or listen online: https://lnkd.in/duzAhvY Ever.Ag Ever.Ag - Dairy

IDFA's annual December Fly-In and Celebration of Dairy Holiday Reception are key opportunities for our members to connect with federal policymakers and dairy champions in Washington, D.C. We're so grateful to the many IDFA members who traveled to the nation's capital to join us for these special events!

Why should you join us for Dairy Forum 2025? After 40 years, Dairy Forum still remains THE PREMIER gathering for dairy professionals to connect, learn, and be inspired. But don’t just take our word for it! Sheryl Doering Meshke, President and CEO of Associated Milk Producers Inc., shares why Dairy Forum is the place to be if you are a leader within the dairy supply chain! Don’t miss out—register today and join us in San Antonio, Texas, to explore the endless possibilities for the dairy industry! Learn more about the 2025 event and register here: www.dairyforum.com

2024 started with soft cheese prices even as milk production struggled. The butter market broke to the upside early, reaching $3 per pound in no time flat. From there, cheese export fortunes ebbed and flowed, dictating the price pace.   What can we expect as we move towards 2025? Find out more in the latest edition of ‘The Dairy Bar: Powered by Ever.Ag’: https://lnkd.in/eqixFHWk

IDFA congratulates U.S. Rep. Angie Craig on her election to serve as the next Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee. Since joining Congress, Rep. Craig has been a strong champion for policies that benefit America’s dairy processors and farmers, including her leadership on expanding export opportunities, strengthening federal nutrition programs to include nutritious dairy, and supporting innovation within the dairy sector. As a cosponsor of both the Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act and the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, Rep. Craig is focused on increasing healthy dairy consumption and delivering critical nutrients to SNAP participants, children, and all Americans.   We’re looking forward to working with Rep. Craig, Chairman Thompson, and other members of the Committee to ensure healthy and nutritious dairy products are available to more Americans. Our full statement can be found here: https://lnkd.in/ewY8WadR

Congress has been grappling with passing a new Farm Bill for over two years with no resolution. In 2025, Congress will try again to resolve the difficult funding and policy issues tied up in the massive legislation. While the major issues have been contentious, the future of the sugar program has a compromise path that could ease passage of a new sugar policy.   Join us at International Sweetener Colloquium this February to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ehdxSND

New market access and increased exports continue to be key priorities for the dairy industry. What is the current trade outlook for dairy? What could new tariffs mean for dairy trade? Ron Baumgarten, of counsel at BakerHostetler shares his thoughts. See the full episode at https://lnkd.in/duzAhvY

President-elect Trump and his team will have many opportunities to work with U.S. dairy farmers and processors to usher in a “new golden age” in healthy, high-quality, U.S. dairy nutrition. IDFA President and CEO Michael Dykes joined RFD-TV this morning to highlight many of these areas, including the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the SNAP dairy nutrition incentive program, and WIC.   Find IDFA’s comprehensive set of federal policy priorities for the Trump Administration here: https://lnkd.in/dyWrD8yx

In 2024, IDFA shared the first ever State of Women in Dairy survey readout, complete with key findings and recommendations for greater gender equality across the dairy sector. Join us at Dairy Forum next month for a follow up discussion to learn about progress made, see new benchmarking data, what partnerships have formed, and where we go from here.   Register today: https://lnkd.in/eufeEkcb

Join us TOMORROW for a special holiday edition of Women in Dairy Virtual Networking! This session offers an incredible opportunity to connect with industry professionals, share insights on career development, and discuss how we can navigate the rapidly evolving workplace together. Celebrate the holiday season while building meaningful connections and learning from the experiences of inspiring women in the dairy industry. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a network that uplifts and empowers women in dairy! Register today: https://lnkd.in/gXvTG2Az