September 8, 2009

Tipton Calls Amendment "Cash for Clunkers in Reverse"

In her August 28 column in Cheese Market News, IDFA President and CEO Connie Tipton called on legislators to rethink the Sanders Amendment, which passed in the Senate prior to the August recess. Although the amendment is intended to help dairy farmers, Tipton said raising farm milk prices would make dairy products less affordable and lessen demand ...

July 20, 2009

Milk Prices Discussed on National Public Radio's 'The Diane Rehm Show'

Last Wednesday, National Public Radio's 'The Diane Rehm Show' dedicated an hour to discussing the impact that milk prices volatility is having on dairy farmers and the dairy industry. Ruth Saunders, IDFA vice president for policy and legislative affairs, represented IDFA members in the discussion. "Dairy manufacturers are in partnership with produc...

June 26, 2009

Much Ado About Price Volatility

In this issue of Cheese Market News, IDFA President and CEO Connie Tipton offers a market-oriented, long-term solution for handling milk price volatility.

"Let farmers negotiate quantities to produce and sell with their co-op or processors who then can pair that volume to a profitable buyer. That way we can continue to develop new markets, grow our dairy industry overall and avoid the risk of pricing ourselves out of global markets that are sure to bounce back."

April 24, 2009

Processed foods 'The Villain': What Should We Be Doing About It?

"From obesity to chronic diseases, overwhelmingly negative media coverage is blaming processed foods for everything," said IDFA President and CEO Connie Tipton in the April 24 issue of Cheese Market News. Providing a glimpse into new consumer research, Tipton said results show consumers are being influenced by the unfavorable coverage.

February 27, 2009

Improving Demand for Dairy Products in Tough Times

"I'm not usually one to look to government for solutions, but these are unusual times," said Connie Tipton, IDFA president and CEO, in her most recent Cheese Market News column. She suggests ways that industry and government can increase demand for and purchases of dairy products instead of relying on traditional supply-driven policies.

December 28, 2008

What a Difference a Year Makes!

In her first Cheese Market News column for 2009, IDFA President and CEO Connie Tipton speculates on the changes that the new year will bring. "Washington, D.C., surely will be at the top of the list for tectonic changes," she said, adding that IDFA has been busy meeting with transition teams and candidates for several key posts.