Senate to continue debate on Farm Bill A sugar reform bill was already rejected. Shane O'Halloran May 28, 2013 A sugar reform bill was already rejected.Read More
Dairy Freedom Act voted down in House Agriculture Committee The amendment would have jettisoned the Farm Bill's dairy supply management program. Shane O'Halloran May 16, 2013 The amendment would have jettisoned the Farm Bill's dairy supply management program.Read More
Dairy organization releases sustainability guide The guide is available for 60 days of stakeholder comment. Shane O'Halloran May 16, 2013 The guide is available for 60 days of stakeholder comment.Read More
FDA seeks stakeholder comment on proposed labeling changes for flavored milk products Two industry groups seek a rule change for non-nutritive sweetener labeling. Shane O'Halloran May 3, 2013 Two industry groups seek a rule change for non-nutritive sweetener labeling.Read More
IDFA calls for specification updates in mandatory dairy product reporting Dairy industry group calls for USDA to focus on data collection for commodity products only. Shane O'Halloran May 2, 2013 Dairy industry group calls for USDA to focus on data collection for commodity products only.Read More
Dairy sustainability award winners announced Innovation Center for US Dairy's second annual awards were presented in Washington, DC. April 29, 2013 Innovation Center for US Dairy's second annual awards were presented in Washington, DC.Read More
Study examines competing dairy proposals The proposals were found to be fairly similar, aside from a supply management program in one. Shane O'Halloran April 17, 2013 The proposals were found to be fairly similar, aside from a supply management program in one. Read More
Industry at odds over Dairy Security Act Processors and producers are split over amendment on dairy price support programs. April 15, 2013 Processors and producers are split over dairy prices support programs. Read More
Budget cuts to reduce federal milk market administrator’s budget The $3 million cut will come out of the Milk Market Orders Assessment Fund. Shane O'Halloran March 11, 2013 The $3 million cut will come out of the Milk Market Orders Assessment Fund.Read More
IDFA supports threshold levels for food allergens The organization also called for a review of tree nuts for allergen potential. Shane O'Halloran February 18, 2013 The organization also called for a review of tree nuts for allergen potential.Read More