Idaho Dairymen's Association

02/12/2026

IDA Board Member Ted Vander Schaaf testified today before the Senate Finance Committee on the importance of the USMCA to the U.S. dairy industry and the improvements needed for the agreement to fully deliver for American dairy farmers.

“For U.S. dairy producers, exports are critical not just for growth but for survival, and we all agree it must continue. But a firm base depends on Canada upholding their end of the bargain, and on preserving our fully open trade flows with Mexico,” continued Vander Schaaf. “The U.S. dairy industry is counting on Congress and the Administration to help us fix the issues that I have laid out today, and to secure a better, stronger USMCA for American dairy farmers.”

A link to the written testimony can be found below:https://www.finance.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/021226_vander_schaaf_testimony.pdf

02/03/2026

Thank you to Congressman Mike Simpson for his continued leadership on agriculture workforce issues and for elevating the importance of a legal, stable workforce for Idaho agriculture. We appreciate the opportunity to engage with Idahoans on real, workable solutions that support farmers, workers, and rural communities.

01/16/2026

Thank you, President Trump and Idaho’s Congressional Delegation, for supporting the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act. Making sure kids have access to healthy and nutritious whole and 2% milk options is a great step forward for Idaho students and Idaho dairy farmers.

Between the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans and getting nutritious milk back into school, this Administration continues to prioritize common sense solutions!

🖊️ INTO LAW: President Donald J. Trump signs the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, ensuring millions of children have access to high-quality milk in schools.

MAKE AMERICA HEALTHY AGAIN 🥛🐄

12/25/2025

Wishing you peace, joy, and prosperity this holiday season. From all of us at the Idaho Dairymen’s Association, thank you for your continued support and dedication to Idaho’s dairy industry. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

12/16/2025

The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act has passed both the U.S. Senate and House and is now headed to the President’s desk, where it is expected to be signed. This bill would return all varieties of fluid milk to eligibility for reimbursable school meals. Thank you to Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, and Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher for their support on this issue.

11/14/2025

08/11/2025

Get an inside look at dairy farming with an Idaho dairyman on The Ranch podcast. Listen now! 🎙🐄

Caleb DeGroot is a multigeneration Idaho Dairy producer at Sunview Dairy. He graciously took me on a huge tour of the entire operation. We spoke about diet, ...

07/30/2025

Idaho’s agricultural community is proud to stand together in support of Camp Rainbow Gold, a place where children facing cancer can find connection, comfort, and joy.

Together, we’re helping share their story and support their August 9 fundraiser to build a dining hall at Hidden Paradise, Idaho’s first medical camp designed for kids with serious health needs.

RSVP: [email protected]
Learn more: camprainbowgold.org/about

07/25/2025

Thank you, HHS Secretary Kennedy, for meeting with Idaho’s dairy community and supporting our shared goals. We appreciate HHS and USDA’s work on the Dietary Guidelines, especially regarding full-fat dairy like whole milk, butter, and cheese. IDA also supports the industry’s move to eliminate artificial color in dairy products. We’re hopeful our continued efforts will bring clarity to these important issues.

05/21/2025

🍔 There’s still time to join the fun! The Idaho Beef Council’s Beef Burger Battle is underway now through May 31. Visit IDBeef.org/BeefBurgerBattle to find participating restaurants and help crown Idaho’s best beef burger! 🏆

05/15/2025

Did you know? Idaho ranks 4th in the U.S. for milk production and dairy makes up 35% of Idaho’s agricultural sector! 🐄 🚜

04/21/2025