WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 2025—Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), released the following statement today on the Senate Agriculture Committee’s unanimous approval of the nomination of Brooke Rollins to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA):

“IDFA congratulates Ms. Rollins on the Senate Agriculture Committee’s strong, bipartisan approval of her nomination, and we urge the full Senate to swiftly confirm her as the next U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. IDFA looks forward to working with Ms. Rollins at USDA to enhance the dietary health of Americans, support farmers and industry in the production of wholesome food, and build a regulatory environment that drives innovation, growth and safety. These efforts will enable our industry to continue leading the world in the production of high-quality, nutritious dairy foods.”

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Contact: press@idfa.org

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), Washington, D.C., represents the nation’s dairy manufacturing and marketing industry, which supports more than 3.2 million jobs that generate $49 billion in direct wages and $794 billion in overall economic impact. IDFA’s diverse membership ranges from multinational organizations to single-plant companies, from dairy companies and cooperatives to food retailers and suppliers, all on the cutting edge of innovation and sustainable business practices. Together, they represent most of the milk, cheese, ice cream, yogurt and cultured products, and dairy ingredients produced and marketed in the United States and sold throughout the world. Delicious, safe and nutritious, dairy foods offer unparalleled health and consumer benefits to people of all ages.