Dairy Farmers of America
Trade associationSupport
Whole-fat milk inclusion
Expanding Fluid Milk Options in Child Nutrition Programs
FNS-2026-0067-0001Rule
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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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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 6, 2026Dairy Farmers of AmericaSupportTrade association📎 Attachment
Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA), a national dairy marketing cooperative, expresses strong support for the final rule expanding fluid milk options in child nutrition programs. They argue that providing a broader range of milk options, including whole and reduced-fat milk, aligns with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and ensures children receive essential nutrients like protein and calcium.
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, 2026Cindy CulverOpposeIndividual
A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Director of School Nutrition opposes adding whole-fat milk to school nutrition programs. They argue that it will increase milk waste due to ordering requirements and create confusion regarding saturated fat disclosures in recipes.
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