Joint Statement from NMPF and USDEC on USDA Food for Peace Funding Allocations
February 3, 2026
The National Milk Producers Federation and U.S. Dairy Export Council today commended USDA’s Food for Peace funding allocations for fiscal year 2025 that include support for Ready-to-Use Supplementary Foods that incorporate milk powders. The announcements follow a USDEC and NMPF request for continued support for the program used to treat malnutrition globally.
Statement from Gregg Doud, President and CEO of NMPF:
“NMPF appreciates USDA’s announcement today of fiscal year 2025 funding allocations for Ready-to-Use Supplementary Foods under the Food for Peace program. This common-sense program supports the U.S. dairy producers who supply milk powders used in RUSF while treating those most in need.”
Statement from Krysta Harden, President and CEO of USDEC:
“U.S. dairy farmers and processors feed the world, and USDA’s announcement today of continued funding for Ready-to-Use Supplementary Foods is a critical component of that effort. Our farmers and manufacturers supply the milk powder used in these vital, lifesaving products that are used to treat chronic malnutrition worldwide. Thank you to USDA for continuing to support this essential program.”
