WASHINGTON, Nov. 24, 2024—Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), released the following statement today on the nominations of Brooke Rollins and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), respectively.

"For generations, America’s dairy industry has provided affordable, nutritious, and healthy foods for all Americans beginning at a very young age. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is confident that President-elect Donald Trump is choosing leaders for USDA and HHS who understand that safe, reliable food systems are the foundation of health and wellness for our great nation. Once confirmed, IDFA looks forward to working with Ms. Rollins at USDA and Mr. Kennedy at HHS to enhance the diet quality of Americans, protect the integrity of food production and processing, and establish a regulatory environment that drives innovation and efficiency. These efforts will enable our industry to continue leading the world in the production of high-quality dairy nutrition.”