In a May 19 Zoom discussion — the latest in FORTUNE’s Most Powerful Women “conversations with” series — Beth Ford, CEO of Arden Hills, Minn.-based cooperative Land O’Lakes Inc., stressed that employees need to come first during the current coronavirus crisis.

The Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA), Tillamook, Ore., said its farmer-owners have committed $4 million to a comprehensive COVID-19 relief plan to help its employees, the communities in which the company operates, and industry partners respond to and recover from burdens created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), Kansas City, Kan., announced the closing of its transaction to acquire a substantial portion of the assets of Dallas-based Dean Foods Co.

At a time when many Americans are facing unprecedented hardships as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, the family farm-owners and employees of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a Kansas City, Kan., headquartered national dairy cooperative, are stepping up to provide nutritious dairy products to those in need.

Burnett Dairy Cooperative, a cooperative that produces cheese, said it is stepping up to support its community in its greatest moment of need.

Kansas City, Kan.-based Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) said Dean Foods Co., Dallas, accepted a revised bid from DFA on March 31 for a “large portion” of Dean Foods’ assets.

As the coronavirus, or COVID-19, continues to spread, the Novi, Mich.-based Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) said it remains steadfast in its mission to market members’ milk to the greatest advantage possible while taking actions to protect the health and safety of its communities.

Dairy Farmers of America Inc. (DFA) said an agreement has been reached with Dallas-based Dean Foods whereby the Kansas City, Kan.-based farmer-owned cooperative becomes the stalking horse bidder to acquire a “substantial portion” of Dean Foods’ assets and business.

Darigold Inc., Seattle, said consumer demand for Darigold FIT milk is growing rapidly.