The National Dairy Council, National Milk Producers Federation, International Dairy Foods Association and MilkPEP have joined others in the animal ag community in sharing news from the 2015 federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). For the dairy industry it affirms the contribution made by dairy foods, and reminds Americans that they will continue to benefit from three daily servings of … Read More
Eggs Join List of Dietary Guidelines Approved
The 2015 Dietary Guidelines has removed a daily limit on dietary cholesterol and includes eggs in all three recommended healthy eating patterns. The American Egg Board said eggs have been shown to reduce the risk of major chronic health conditions facing Americans. “The U.S. has joined many other countries and expert groups like the American Heart Association and the American … Read More
Dietary Guidelines Reaffirm the Health of Lean Beef
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have released the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. They have reaffirmed the role of lean beef in a healthy diet and confirm that Americans are, on average, consuming lean meat in daily amounts that are consistent with the recommendations for protein foods, according the … Read More
USFRA Establishes Foundation to Continue Food Dialogue
The U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) has launched a new foundation with a mission of furthering agricultural education and understanding of agriculture among America’s consumers including young people and millennials. The U.S. Farming and Ranching Foundation (USFRF) is the result of a collaborative effort led by the agriculture and food industry to expand the dialogue with consumers regarding food … Read More
John Block Reports on Chipotle
The latest commentary from John Block Reports from Washington, sponsored by John Deere and the National Corn Growers Association, discusses the marketing and advertisement tactics of Chipotle Mexican Grill, the fast food restaurant that has been linked to several outbreaks of e. coli and norovirus nationwide. Chipotle has built its brand by putting down conventional food production methods, marketing the … Read More
California Dairy Families Give $100,000 In Milk Donations
Milk is one of the most-requested nutrition staples at Feeding America food banks, but facilities are only able to provide the equivalent of less than one gallon of milk per person each year. California’s dairy families donated to the Great American Milk Drive with a $100,000 Feeding America check. “On behalf of Feeding America-affiliated food banks throughout California, we are … Read More
Young CA Dairy Leaders To Ride on Rose Parade® Float
The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) has named the five float riders who will represent the state’s more than 1,400 dairy families on its inaugural “Adventures in Real Food” Rose Parade® Float. The CMAB selected young dairy and farming leaders who have dedicated their time and efforts to advocate for the industry. “As an industry that brings an abundance of … Read More
Next #FoodD on Sustainability & Customer Buying Trends
The Food Dialogues®: Dairy Strong Farming; for the Future panel will tackle the concept of “sustainability” and all it’s different meanings for different people. The panel, hosted by the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA), will take place at the Dairy Strong conference from 10:15 – 11:45 a.m. CT on Thursday, January 14, 2016 in Madison, Wis. and will be … Read More
New Video Series Brings Consumers to the Farm
The entire “Day on a Farm” online video series, presented by U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance® (USFRA®), is officially live on YouTube and social media. Consumers and agriculture industry professionals alike are invited and encouraged to view, share, and discuss the series with others. The series of four videos, created in collaboration with the popular online kitchen and home destination … Read More
Dairy Checkoff and Domino's Continue to Deliver
Dairy checkoff is continuing its work in revitalizing the pizza industry, unlocking benefits for dairy farmers along the way, through its ongoing partnership efforts with food service companies such as Domino’s. The impact of these partnerships on production has been substantial, as checkoff’s local and national efforts with partners in pizza and food service have helped to move four billion … Read More