USDEC thanks Bernard O. Aduda, deputy vice chancellor of Egerton University in Kenya, and his team for meeting with our leadership this week. Their vast knowledge of agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa helped shed light on the potential role of U.S. dairy exports in the region.

USDEC thanks Ben Longman, standing at left, CEO of @Trendtype, a market intelligence company in Africa and the Middle East, for the great insights he provided our leadership team on Wednesday. USDEC Senior VP of Strategic Insights Rick Ortman is standing to the right of Longman.

USDEC appreciates @BrooksideLtd. for welcoming our leadership team on Tuesday. Brookside is a Kenyan dairy processing company that provides pasteurized milk, milk powder and other products, with a geographical reach extending into many other countries on the African continent.

USDEC's leadership team, which is in Kenya this week exploring market opportunities for U.S. dairy exports, met Tuesday with the Kenya Association of Manufacturers @KAM_Kenya. KAM Chief Executive @TobiasAlando is shown here with USDEC President and CEO Krysta Harden.

On Tuesday, USDEC’s leadership team engaged in a meeting with the Kenya Dairy Board and the Directorate of Veterinary Services, gaining insights into Kenya's regulatory system and sharing U.S. dairy's desire to work with the local industry in meeting growing consumer demand.

USDEC extends gratitude to @USDAForeignAg Counselor Bret Tate for meeting with our leadership team today to discuss the Kenyan agricultural landscape and the potential role of U.S. dairy exports in addressing Kenya’s increasing dairy demand.

Congratulations to Associated Milk Producers, Inc. for winning the 2025 Minnesota Governor’s International Trade Award! The recognition is testament to AMPI’s commitment to investing in growing international markets. Learn more:

The USDEC Excellence in Exports Awards are now open! Nominate a USDEC member company or individual by March 15th: #USDEC #USDairyExports

Today, USDEC welcomed @Grande_CIG's Kevin Williams, Steve Spaeth and Jason Burley, shown from left, to the U.S. Center for Dairy Excellence in Singapore. It will be an exciting year at the #USCDE, with the first two ingredient workshops now set for February 25-26 and May 7-8.

Last week marked the beginning of farmer training as part of a collaboration between the U.S. and Indonesia, with significant participation from USDEC. It's an investment aimed at enhancing the growth and sustainability of Indonesia's dairy industry. More:

USDEC's Jonathan Gardner helped kick off the U.S.-Indonesia Dairy Partnership last week. The partnership includes farmer training and support for Indonesia's School Meals Program, both designed to enhance the nation's dairy sector. Learn more:

RT @USDA: On this #NationalDayofMourning, we honor the life, and service of President Jimmy Carter. The 39th President was a farmer himself…

Congratulations to returning and new USDEC members on the @USDA and @USTradeRep agricultural trade advisory committees: Patti Smith with @dairyamerica, Jason Grove with @AbbottNews and Kyle Jensen with @HilmarCheese! Learn more:

USDEC has received $9.7 million in the second round of the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program from @USDA, adding to the $10 million granted in the first round last May to enhance U.S. dairy's presence in both established & emerging markets worldwide:

Happy Holidays from the U.S. Dairy Export Council.

USDEC extends congratulations to @BrookeLRollins on her nomination as @USDA Secretary and to Jamieson Greer on his selection as U.S. Trade Representative in the incoming Trump Administration. We look forward to working with them on policies that benefit U.S. dairy exports.

Addressing food insecurity in many parts of the world is crucial, but it must be done without harming the environment, USDEC CEO Krysta Harden said Tuesday at @UGA_CollegeofAg. Since farmers have a stake in both matters, it is essential that their voices be heard. Learn more:

Tuesday, at an event hosted by the @UGA_CollegeofAg, USDEC CEO Krysta Harden said the agricultural community has a responsibility, along with other stakeholders, to ensure global food security. She shared a personal story (below) that further highlights this important message.

Tackling methane at #COP29! "Sustainable Strategies for Dairy, Beef, and Rice" hosted by @GlobalDairyP and @GRSB, featured Marilyn @Dairy_Activist sharing U.S. dairy innovations and practices that are cutting methane emissions & building biodiversity for a more resilient future.

U.S. dairy is committed to making a positive environmental impact as we nourish generations to come 🥛🐄 Today at #COP29, we're joining @TheProteinPACT, @USFRA, @CanCattle & others to hear from farmers & scientists how livestock is delivering sustainable food system solutions!