Key Issues
SEE ALL ››Dairy Policy & Economics
The U.S. dairy industry is an important contributor to the nation's economic well being and to the vitality of rural America.
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May 16, 2013
Food Stamps and Ice Cream Shaping Farm Bill in Congress -
May 16, 2013
Global Dairy Supply Tightens -
May 15, 2013
Next Stops for Farm Bill: Senate and House Floors -
May 15, 2013
House Agriculture Panel Keeps Farm Bill Dairy Program Opposed by Boehner
SEE ALL ››Environment & Sustainability
IDFA is compiling a variety of resources for members to help them monitor and reduce their energy, water and chemical usage. This section is dedicated to sharing best practices in use by the industry and other helpful tips.
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May 9, 2013
Questions on Compliance Issues? Water Use? Sustainability? IDFA Has Answers -
May 3, 2013
Tapping Renewable-Fuel Mandates' Brakes -
April 10, 2013
IDFA, Food Groups Support Renewable Fuel Standard Reform -
April 10, 2013
Water Management Can Bring Big Cost Savings
SEE ALL ››Food Safety & Defense
Within regulatory agencies, on Capitol Hill and through the media, IDFA continues to reinforce the good manufacturing practices and rigorous food safety protocols that are already employed by dairy processors.
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May 9, 2013
Dairy Food-Safety Crisis Drills Now Feature Traceability Sessions -
May 2, 2013
Milk Regulators Reject Lowering Somatic Cell Threshold -
May 1, 2013
Food Safety Task Force and FDA Officials Share Updates, Insight -
May 1, 2013
NCIMS Delegates Pass IDFA Proposal, Adopt International Certification Program
SEE ALL ››Global Markets
Global trade is one of the most critical components of the U.S. dairy industry today. Domestic exports have grown significantly over the past few years, with the total value reaching over $4.7 billion in 2011.
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May 15, 2013
IDFA Supports Free Trade Negotiations with EU; Warns Against GIs -
May 6, 2013
What a Waste: Four Easy Cuts to Save Us $27.5 Billion -
April 26, 2013
Froman Said to Be Front-Runner for Trade Representative -
April 26, 2013
EU lawmakers support free trade deal with U.S.
SEE ALL ››Labeling & Standards
Information on proposed updates to domestic Standards of Identity, and guidance regarding the labeling of dairy products. Includes details on labeling rules on food health claims, nutrition content, trans fat and food allergens.
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May 15, 2013
IDFA, Others Urge Congress to Reject Proposed GE Labeling Bill -
April 17, 2013
‘Facts Up Front’ Launches Digital Platform -
April 17, 2013
FDA Moves to Dispel ‘Confusion’ Surrounding Flavoured Milk Sweetener Petition -
April 14, 2013
Sweeteners in Milk Lead to Label Fight
SEE ALL ››Nutrition & Health
From Senate and U.S. Department of Agriculture hearings to editorial columns and filed comments, IDFA leaders continue to deliver the message that dairy products are a nutrient-rich, cost-effective and important part of a healthy diet.
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May 16, 2013
D.C. to Start Counting Calories on Drink Vending Machines in Municipal Buildings -
May 15, 2013
IOM Report Offers Positive Perspective on Sodium Recommendations -
May 14, 2013
No Benefit Seen in Sharp Limits on Salt in Diet -
May 13, 2013
The American Diet: One Continuous Snack? And Why More People Skip Lunch than Breakfast
