DFA Leader MagazineDFA Leader Magazine

The DFA Leader is the official magazine of the Cooperative, and has been published since January 1998. The Leader provides members with information about DFA and the dairy industry, along with features on members whose innovative ideas are worth emulating. The quarterly magazine is sent to all member farms in 48 states, DFA employees, milk haulers, legislators and industry leaders.

For subscription information, please contact Marjie Knust, 816-801-6680, or mknust@dfamilk.com. For advertising requests, call John Thornburgh at 248-360-6996 or email him at leaderads@dfamilk.com.

November 15, 2011

Avoid antibiotic residue with preventative measures

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced last year its plan to initiate a targeted testing program for drug residues in milk. This testing program developed by FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is targeted at those dairy producers who...

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November 1, 2011

Product innovation

DFA’s Innovation Center drives development of new products

As an increasing number of new foods vie for space on supermarket shelves, Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.’s Innovation Center is at the helm, providing DFA with the opportunity to compete in today’s global marketplace by developing innovative dairy...

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November 1, 2011

2011 Winter DFA Leader interactive edition

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November 1, 2011

Grass works

Mike Meier finds success with grazing techniques

After more than 25 years in the industry, fourth-generation dairy farmer Mike Meier knew a difficult decision lay ahead. Plagued with rising input costs, his father’s retirement and his brother’s decision to leave the business years earlier, only two...

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