J. Mark Huffman Dairy industry representatives believe the newly-negotiated Korean Free Trade Agreement will provide a significant benefit to dairy producers. The U.S. Dairy Export Council and National Milk Producers

FDA is proposing to allow dairy processors and other food manufacturers to use new label language to promote the health benefits of calcium. Under a proposed new rule, milk cartons, yogurt packages and even some fat-free cheeses could soon display wording to the effect that vitamin D and calcium can reduce the risk of osteoporosis and promote bone health.

With control of Congress passing to the Democrats, changes are taking place on key food industry related committees. Virginia Republican Bob Goodlatte will step down as chairman of the House Agriculture Committee.