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Farm Bill Dairy Debate

Goodlatte-Scott Amendment Is Alternative to Dairy Security Act

Members of Congress are being told they must support the Dairy Security Act because it's the only way to provide a safety net for dairy farmers without busting the budget. It’s simply not true. There's a good alternative. Support the Goodlatte-Scott Amendment.

The timing corresponds with a major new initiative, introduced by the Milk Processor Education Program in March, that highlights chocolate milk as a sports recovery drink.

Chocolate Milk Sales Jump Following Refuel Program Launch by MilkPEP

Chocolate milk sales for the months of July and August rose significantly, according to two recent reports. IRI/Symphony, a market research firm, reports that sales volume for chocolate milk sold in grocery, drug, club, dollar and military outlets grew 8.3 percent for the 13 weeks ending September 9, 2012, when compared to the same period in 2011.

The report is titled "Is Reverting to the 1949 Agricultural Act Really a Possibility for Dairy Price Supports?"

Cornell Professor Discusses Dairy Industry's Direction Without Farm Bill

Recent news coverage about the expiration of the current Farm Bill may be creating confusion about what will happen to dairy programs in the absence of a new bill. Andrew Novakovic, professor of agricultural economics at Cornell University, offers a well-reasoned overview in a recent report. Members may login to read a summary and link to the report...

FDA assured companies that they would have "plenty of time to get into compliance" before the December 31 deadline.

FDA Postpones Start Date for Food Facility Registrations

The Food and Drug Administration announced that the portal for the online registration process for food facilities is not available yet. FDA expects the delay to be short. The Food Safety Modernization Act requires U.S. food facilities to register by December 31, 2012, to indicate the types of foods produced or held at each facility and to provide contact...

Fawell will discuss current regulatory enforcement and provide an update on consumer class action litigation involving food marketing and advertising, including cases relevant to dairy products.

Labeling Webinar to Feature Food Litigation Expert, Class Action News

Do you know the latest news on regulatory enforcement, litigation and consumer class action lawsuits involving food labeling? You will when you participate in IDFA's webinar series on Dairy Product Labeling, October 23, 24 and 25. Elizabeth Fawell, from IDFA's outside counsel Hogan Lovells US LLP, will join the webinar on October 25.

"The ultimate objective of dairy market access discussions with Canada should be for full duty-free access," Hough said.

Clay Hough Testifies on Canada Joining TPP Talks

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative held a public hearing on Monday to hear testimony regarding Canada's participation in negotiations of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Clay Hough, IDFA senior group vice president, testified that IDFA supports Canada's participation, but the country must abandon its current dairy policies because they conflict...

"Many of these facilities have earned awards year after year after year, and IDFA congratulates all of the participants for their steadfast commitment to worker safety," said Clay Detlefsen, IDFA vice president of regulatory affairs.

IDFA Recognizes Companies, Trucking Operations for Superior Worker Safety

IDFA has announced the names of 128 dairy company operations that will receive IDFA Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Awards and Achievement Certificates this year. This is the ninth year that IDFA has sponsored the program, which highlights the outstanding worker-safety records of U.S. dairy companies.

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Webinar Series on Dairy Product Labeling

October 23-25, 2012

IDFA experts Cary Frye (left) and Michelle Matto will cover nutrition labeling basics and claims, organic labeling, rbST claims and proposed future regulations, such as updates to the Nutrition Facts panel.

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Dairy Industry Orientation Webinar Series

November 29-December 6, 2012

Learn the dairy "lay of the land" from one of the industry's leading experts: IDFA Chief Economist Bob Yonkers, Ph.D. Highlights will include intro to dairy policies and regulatory programs, milk price regulation and industry trends.

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Dairy Forum 2013

January 27-30, 2013
JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes | Orlando, FL

"Unlock Dairy's Potential" is the theme for Dairy Forum 2013, which will focus on topics that are critical to the growth of the dairy industry. Now entering its 28th year, Dairy Forum gathers more than 900 leaders from across the dairy industry to discuss issues affecting all stakeholders.

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Ice Cream Technology Conference

March 12-13, 2013
The Renaissance Vinoy | St. Petersburg, FL

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International Dairy Show

November 3-6, 2013
McCormick Place | Chicago, IL

Features innovations in technology, packaging, ingredients and services for dairy foods industry. Educational sessions offer solutions spanning entire manufacturing process. Co-located with PROCESS EXPO.

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October 3, 2012

In WUSA-TV Interview, Frye Defends Dairy's Role in School Lunches

IDFA Vice President Cary Frye appeared last night on Washington, D.C.'s, nightly news to counter calls to take milk and cheese out of school cafeterias...