International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) Urges Congress to Add Cheese and Yogurt to the SNAP Dairy Incentive As Farm Bill Develops

The U.S. House Agriculture Committee approved its version of a 2024 Farm Bill. Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), released the following statement on the bill.

Herbruck’s to Lay Off 400 Employees, Citing Bird Flu Outbreak

Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch, Michigan’s largest egg producer, says it will lay off hundreds of employees in Ionia County as it deals with an outbreak of bird flu.

California Milk Advisory Board Welcomes Dr. Ty Wagoner as Senior Manager of California Dairy Innovation Center

Dr. Wagoner brings over 10 years of experience in dairy products research and innovation to the role. He got his start as a trained chef at the California School of Culinary Arts before obtaining his BS, MS, and PhD in Food Science from North Carolina State University.

Reynolds Signs Law Requiring Clear Labeling of Meat and Egg Alternatives Sold in Iowa

Starting July 1, lab-grown and plant-based imitation meat and egg products sold in Iowa stores will have to be labeled with words like “fake,” “lab-grown,” “meatless,” “imitation,” or “vegan.”

IDFA Celebrating the 40th Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party on June 12th

The party on the National Mall just outside the U.S. Capitol Building is one of Washington’s most anticipated for professionals working in food and agriculture, bringing together thousands of guests, including members of Congress and officials from the executive branch, in a fun event showcasing America’s favorite frozen treats. This year’s Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party will be held on June 12, 2024.