IDFA welcomes USDA's funding of school meals, food banks 09.20.2022 By Benton Smith The $2 billion will help with elevated food costs and supply chain challenges.Read More
Climate-smart dairy project in California getting up to $85 million 09.19.2022 By Benton Smith Part of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities, the project involves financial incentives for dairy farmers.Read More
Butter boom continues with imports gaining traction 09.16.2022 By Donna Berry Butter manufacturers pivoted from bulk sales for foodservice into more options for retail. Read More
Maple Hill project backed by up to $20 million in USDA funds 09.15.2022 By Benton Smith The project aims, in part, to expand climate-smart markets for its family dairy farmers.Read More
DFA project chosen by USDA for climate smart program 09.14.2022 By Benton Smith DFA’s pilot project involves scaling methane emissions reductions and soil carbon sequestration.Read More
Attention grabbers: US consumption of cheese on the rise 09.09.2022 By Donna Berry Over the past decade, US per capita consumption of cheese increased by more than 5 lbs. Read More
DBIA webinar to cover grant application process 08.24.2022 By Benton Smith The free event for Midwest dairy farmers, manufacturers and processors will be on Sept. 20.Read More
USDA program will help farms transition to organic 08.24.2022 By Caleb Wilson The USDA is putting $300 million toward the Organic Transition Initiative.Read More
IDFA: Increased funding for school meals ‘vital’ 07.22.2022 By Benton Smith The USDA is increasing funding for meals served to children at schools and child care provider locations.Read More
Act calls for creation of new food safety agency 07.15.2022 By Erica Shaffer Chair of the House Appropriations Committee Rosa DeLauro and US Senator Dick Durbin introduced legislation that would remove food safety oversight functions from the FDA.Read More