What makes #DairyForum the ultimate learning experience for emerging leaders? We caught up with Didier Paramo, Sr. operations manager at Grande Cheese Company to discuss the incredible value he receives from attending Dairy Forum. Dairy Forum convenes more than 1,200 executives from dairy processors, cooperatives, retailers and suppliers to strengthen collaboration, spark innovation, and shape a bold, dynamic future for the industry. Get your Dairy Forum 2027 registrations in now! We'll see you in sunny Orlando, Jan. 24-27👇 idfa.org/events/dairy-forum-…

What makes #DairyForum the place to be for emerging leaders? We sat down with Emily Kittendorf-King, communications manager at Michigan Milk Producers Association to find out all the ways Dairy Forum helps support leaders with the dairy industry. Spread across four days, Dairy Forum includes dozens of insightful sessions, engaging keynotes, interactive panels, exclusive sponsor presentations, receptions, meals, and vibrant networking opportunities designed to inspire, unite, and energize dairy leaders like you. Register now 👇 idfa.org/events/dairy-forum-…

Thank you to everyone who joined the IDFA Foundation this morning at @foodbankmetrodc to pack food boxes for seniors and support our neighbors facing hunger. Thanks to generous product donations from Maola Local Dairies, @DFI_Inc and @PFDairy, as well as the financial support from @dfamilk and @foremostfarms, our collective efforts will help provide nearly 67,000 meals to neighbors in need. We are also grateful to Denis McDonough and the team at @FeedingAmerica for joining us and helping advance our collective efforts to combat food insecurity and support families in need. Read more about the event and the IDFA Foundation here: idfa.org/news/idfa-foundatio…

What makes Dairy Forum such a special experience? We sat down with Adam Mueller, President & CEO at Minerva Dairy Inc. to discuss what keeps bringing him back every year. Spread across four days, hashtag#DairyForum includes dozens of insightful sessions, engaging keynotes, interactive panels, exclusive sponsor presentations, receptions, meals, and vibrant networking opportunities designed to inspire, unite, and energize dairy leaders like you. January will be here before we know it. Get your Dairy Forum registrations in now! 👇 idfa.org/events/dairy-forum-…

Happy World School Milk Day! 🥛 Today we’re celebrating flavored milk — a nutritious, student-favorite choice that delivers the same 13 essential nutrients as unflavored milk. We partnered with Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. to meet some of the people who know how critical flavored milk is to children receiving nutrition through school meals. Their message is simple: when students have nutritious choices they enjoy, they’re more likely to drink their milk and get the nutrition dairy provides. Learn more 👇 idfa.org/flavored-dairy-in-s… @PFDairy

Find out what everyone's talking about this January at Dairy Forum 2027. We sat down with Bailey Byrne, Sales Manager at Byrne Dairy to find out why Dairy Forum is the can't miss event of the year for dairy professionals. Spread across four days, Dairy Forum includes dozens of insightful sessions, engaging keynotes, interactive panels, exclusive sponsor presentations, receptions, meals, and vibrant networking opportunities designed to inspire, unite, and energize dairy leaders like you. Register now! 👇 idfa.org/events/dairy-forum-…

We are excited to announce that Jake Sherman, founder of @PunchbowlNews and one of Washington's leading political journalists, will be a keynote speaker at the 2027 International Sweetener Colloquium! Register today and join us to gain valuable insights into the people, policies and politics shaping the future in Washington. Register: idfa.org/events/2027-interna… @SweetenerUsers

How will the protein trend affect the dairy plant of the future? We caught up with Rachel McGinness, RD&E Program Leader at Ecolab, to discuss  emerging filtration technologies, the growing role of automation and data-driven decision-making, and how current trends could shape dairy plants in the next five to ten years. Catch that and a whole lot more in the full episode of The Dairy Download! 👇 idfa.org/thedairydownload

How will AI help the dairy plant of the future? We sat down with Jared M Helenic AI Product Specialist at @Infor to discuss AI-powered performance improvements and what the dairy processing plant of the future could look like over the next five to 10 years. Catch that and a whole lot more in the full episode of The Dairy Download! 👇 idfa.org/thedairydownload

Advances in automation, artificial intelligence, membrane filtration and digital technologies are transforming the dairy processing plant. In this episode of The Dairy Download, we explore how innovation is helping dairy manufacturers improve efficiency, optimize operations and prepare for the future of dairy production. Tune in for insights from Rachel McGinness, RD&E Program Leader at @Ecolab, and Jared Helenic, Technology and Innovation Product Specialist at @Infor. This conversation examines emerging filtration technologies, the growing role of automation and data-driven decision-making, advancements in cleaning and sanitation, AI-powered performance improvements and what the dairy processing plant of the future could look like over the next five to ten years. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1Jda10… Or online: idfa.org/thedairydownload Thank you to Infor for sponsoring this episode! Learn more about Infor on their website: infor.com/industries/food-be…

Yesterday, we joined U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. at USDA headquarters to celebrate America’s ice cream makers and their swift action to meet a shared commitment: eliminating certified artificial colors from ice cream products made with real milk and sold at retail by the end of 2027. @SecRollins @SecKennedy This is what happens when the dairy industry listens to consumers, embraces innovation and comes together to advance health and nutrition—while preserving the taste, nutrition, affordability and choice Americans expect from their favorite dairy products. 🍦 Learn more 👇 idfa.org/news/u-s-ice-cream-…

What a way to kick off Cohort 8! Last week, the newest class of our NextGen Leadership Program came together in Washington, D.C., for a week packed with learning, connection, leadership development and advocacy. From dozens of meetings with members of Congress on Capitol Hill to an inspiring day at the George Washington Leadership Institute, IDFA extends its thanks to everyone involved for bringing their energy and enthusiasm to make this first module one to remember. See the full photo album 👇 flic.kr/s/aHBqjD51Da

Dairy Forum is heading to sunny Orlando, Florida, in 2027, and this is your opportunity to see why it's the premier annual event for dairy industry leaders! THE FUTURE STARTS HERE! By attending Dairy Forum, you will join more than 1,200 of your peers from across the dairy supply chain to strengthen collaboration, spark innovation and shape the bold, dynamic future for dairy. Dairy Forum is the only event where you can meet with likeminded leaders to exchange ideas, drive innovation and make meaningful connections. Register now! 👇 idfa.org/events/dairy-forum-…

Support dairy industry Farm Bill priorities! The Senate Agriculture Committee is scheduled to take up the Farm Bill TOMORROW, and we need your help to get this important legislation passed by the Committee and sent to the Senate floor. Email your Senators today with just a few clicks! Visit the IDFA campaign center to learn more: idfa.quorum.us/campaign/farm…

U.S. dairy is experiencing extraordinary momentum, and if you've heard from IDFA's president and CEO Michael Dykes recently you know this is an exciting time for the industry. In a recent episode of @agripulse Open Mic, Michael expands on this excitement and the factors driving growth across the dairy industry, from rising consumer demand and strong nutrition trends to the importance of trade certainty and global market access. As dairy companies continue to invest in the future, policies that support nutrition, competitiveness and market access will be critical to sustaining that momentum. Listen to the full conversation 🎙️👇 agri-pulse.com/media/podcast…

The global sweetener industry's premier event is back! Join hundreds of industry leaders, decision-makers, and customers February 21-24, 2027, in Palm Springs, California, for the 47th annual International Sweetener Colloquium. 🌴 ☀️ There's no better place to build relationships, expand your network and stay ahead of emerging trends. Register now to take advantage of discounted rates! 👇 idfa.org/events/2027-interna…

What does the future hold for beef on dairy breeding? We sat down with Abbigail (Prins) Groves, economist for agricultural commodities at CoBank to discuss the changing cattle markets that are reshaping the outlook for beef and dairy, and how evolving market dynamics are creating new opportunities across the dairy and beef value chains. Catch that and a whole lot more in the full episode of The Dairy Download! 👇 idfa.org/thedairydownload @Infor @CoBank

How much growth is there in the beef market with Millennial and Gen Z consumers? We sat down with Anne-Marie Roerink, president of 210 Analytics, LLC to discuss the beef and dairy markets and how protein sales continue to grow across generations. Catch that and a whole lot more in the full episode of The Dairy Download! 👇 idfa.org/thedairydownload @Infor

IDFA is thrilled to announce that Kevin Brown, bestselling author, leadership expert, and creator of The HERO Effect®, will join Dairy Forum 2027 as a keynote speaker! Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in branding, culture, customer loyalty and leadership, Kevin will inspire Dairy Forum attendees to think differently about what drives organizational excellence and lasting success. Register today to hear from one of the world's leading motivational speakers! 👇 idfa.org/events/dairy-forum-…