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    Michael Dykes

    Michael Dykes

    Michael Dykes, D.V.M., is president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, Washington, D.C.

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    dairy aisle

    U.S. dairy has a great future

    Dairy consumption is growing every year
    Michael Dykes
    Michael Dykes
    December 31, 2024

    This summer, I had the pleasure of attending the Michigan AgroExpo show to talk about the political and economic trends shaping the dairy business environment.


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    world on a plate

    Dairy can help the growing food insecurity crisis

    The spike in global food insecurity has potential huge consequences.
    Michael Dykes
    Michael Dykes
    December 29, 2023

    After a sustained period of fewer wars and the fact that fewer people went to bed hungry each night, our world is experiencing an intense period of heightened global conflict with serious geopolitical consequences, altering our nation’s security. 


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    IDFA

    IDFA identifies key objectives for 2023

    Nutrition and wellness, global competitiveness, and sustainability are among the main goals for the future.
    Michael Dykes
    Michael Dykes
    December 30, 2022

    Nutrition and wellness, global competitiveness, and sustainability are among the main goals for the future.


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    columnist Dykes

    Dairy to hit the reset button for 2022

    Our industry has shown itself to be resilient during the pandemic, and we are working with our dairy industry leaders to position dairy for the future.
    Michael Dykes
    Michael Dykes
    December 1, 2021

    So much has changed in the dairy industry in the past two years that it can be difficult to assess.


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    columnist Dykes

    The dairy industry is positioned for growth

    It has shown resilience, creativity and strategic thinking.
    Michael Dykes
    Michael Dykes
    November 23, 2020
    I grew up on a dairy farm and later became a dairy veterinarian, and the past year has taught me more about our dairy industry than maybe any other period in my life.
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    Blog

    The coronavirus and the dairy industry: an IDFA update

    While this outbreak and IDFA’s response shift by the day, the association is working on five key issues in Washington.
    Michael Dykes
    Michael Dykes
    March 25, 2020

    While the COVID-19 pandemic has upended life as we have known it for most Americans, the U.S. dairy industry — from our farmers to our truckers to our processors and our grocers — has diligently persisted in providing Americans with the safe, nutritious, high-quality dairy products they rely on.


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    Geographical indications violate international trade agreements

    Promotion, innovation and trade will be key to dairy industry growth

    Healthy growth in the dairy industry requires industrywide cooperation, a laser-like focus and relentless advocacy on multiple fronts.
    Michael Dykes
    Michael Dykes
    November 9, 2018
    America's dairy foods industry is experiencing unprecedented change. We’re dealing with political and trade pressures, evolving consumer choice and increased competition in the food and beverage space, among other things.
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    Geographical indications violate international trade agreements

    International Dairy Foods Association reflects on past year of rebuilding

    The past 12 months have been a period of review and rebuilding for the International Dairy Foods Association.
    Michael Dykes
    Michael Dykes
    December 4, 2017

    I've just completed my first year at the helm of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), and it's truly a joy to reflect on all that's happened during that brief time. To start, let me say how much I've enjoyed meeting so many wonderful people throughout the dairy supply chain and learning about the inner workings of this dynamic industry.


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