WASHINGTON—The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) applauded the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) for announcing that it is initiating consultations with the government of Canada under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) over Canada’s failure to ensure its tariff rate quota (TRQ) administration for dairy products meets the terms of USMCA. IDFA has expressed …
The COVID-19 pandemic delivered a roller coaster ride for the dairy industry, with both positive and negative price extremes. While dairy analysts don’t expect that level of volatility in 2021, they do see challenges.
“At the moment, we’re on the precipice of a very precarious situation,” Matt Gould, president and editor of Dairy Market Analyst, …
Dry Ice is essential for the global dairy processing industry to move product. Read the summary letter from Wisconsin Cheese Makers Associations down below.
To: Federal and State Officials From: Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association
Summary
Management often thinks that wage levels or benefits are the most important elements of creating satisfaction in employees. But instead, workers are saying, “Tell me how I’m doing” or “Help me grow and do a better job.”
Of course, they want feedback: It’s necessary to shape their actions and behaviors in the workplace to align …
This decision was made at the recent FPSA Board of Directors meeting, combining optimism …
WASHINGTON—Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, on December 3rd, released the following statement to congratulate Congressman David Scott on his election to serve as Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee:
“The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) congratulates Congressman David Scott on his election as Chairman of the House Agriculture …
FPSA’s Food Industry Technician program (FIT), the industry’s only technician’s certification program, dedicated to the training of individuals to fill vitally needed positions in our industry had another successful year even with the obstacles created from the pandemic. FPSA is in their third class of students, with 100% of the graduating apprentices placed …
Gain practical insights, connect with dairy industry partners, and expand your network at CheeseExpo Global Online 2021, April 6-8. Registration is open at CheeseExpoGO.org.
“CheeseExpo Global Online 2021 is a can’t-miss event, offering the same high-quality educational programming, industry recognition, and expansive show floor you’ve come to expect, but in a virtual format,” said …
The secret to surviving and thriving in the automation revolution is in what computers can’t replace: human creativity, empathy, and critical thinking. How often are your employees speaking up with creativity, empathy, and problem-solving? In too many manufacturing businesses, the answer is “not nearly enough.” The automation revolution continues to change the nature of manufacturing, …
ROSEMONT, Ill. — The sixth annual Sustainable Agriculture Summit, held virtually Nov. 18-19, attracted a record 800 attendees. The summit is hosted jointly by five organizations representing U.S. dairy, commodity crop, specialty crop, beef, and pork industries, including the checkoff-founded Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy.
Barbara O’Brien, president of the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, …