Dairy Farmers of America
Trade associationSupport
Whole-fat milk inclusion
Expanding Fluid Milk Options in Child Nutrition Programs
FNS-2026-0067-0001Rule
Comments
32
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Deadline
Closed on Jun 9, 2026
Closed Jun 9, 2026
Net supportiSupport minus oppose · campaigns included
+75%
+75% excluding campaigns
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- Title
- Expanding Fluid Milk Options in Child Nutrition Programs
- Posted
- May 8, 2026
- Comment period
- May 8, 2026 – Jun 9, 2026
- FR Doc
- 2026-09212
- CFR
- 7 CFR Part 210, 215, 220, and 226
- Topics
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+75%
Net support
Support28Oppose4
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Individual
16
Government
5
Trade association
1
Advocacy
10
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Posted May 8, 2026Deadline Jun 9, 2026
Jun 1Jun 8
Support28Oppose4Other0
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Support
Oppose
Other
Individual
94%
6%
0%
Advocacy
80%
20%
0%
Government
80%
20%
0%
Trade association
100%
0%
0%
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| Organization | Expansion of non-dairy milk alternatives | Whole-fat milk inclusion |
|---|---|---|
Dairy Farmers of America Trade associationSupport Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. | · | |
Plant Based Foods Association AdvocacySupport The Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA) supports the expansion of fluid milk options and urges the USDA to quickly impl | · | |
soy nutrition institute global AdvocacyOppose The Soy Nutrition Institute Global (SNI Global) argues that the final rule is insufficient because it only addresses cow | · | |
USA Pulses AdvocacySupport USA Pulses supports the USDA's actions to implement the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act but argues that the current regu | · |
Plant Based Foods Association
AdvocacySupport
Expansion of non-dairy milk alternatives
soy nutrition institute global
AdvocacyOppose
Expansion of non-dairy milk alternatives
USA Pulses
AdvocacySupport
Expansion of non-dairy milk alternatives
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- Jun 8, 2026Friends of the Earth U.S.SupportAdvocacy📎 Attachment
Friends of the Earth is urging the USDA to expand the scope of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act (WMHKA) to include all Child Nutrition Programs, not just the National School Lunch Program. They argue that the current piecemeal implementation creates unnecessary administrative burdens and confusion for schools and families, and they request immediate rulemaking to ensure consistency across all meal programs.
Read comment → - Jun 5, 2026National Dairy CouncilSupportAdvocacy📎 Attachment
The National Dairy Council, a non-profit organization founded by U.S. dairy farmers, supports the final rule because it aligns with the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. They argue that the rule provides necessary flexibility for schools to offer a variety of milk types, including whole and reduced-fat options, which are essential for child nutrition and bone health.
Read comment → - Jun 7, 2026June OkSupportIndividual
A former public school student urges the USDA to quickly implement the remaining components of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act. The commenter advocates for expanding the options for nondairy beverages and disability-based substitutions across all child nutrition programs to ensure consistency and meet diverse nutritional needs.
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