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ExEx Awards
About Us > Exex Awards
The U.S. Dairy Export Council is proud to present the second annual Join us as we recognize those accelerating the growth of U.S. dairy exports The USDEC Excellence in Exports Awards honor those individuals and member companies driving the U.S. dairy export industry forward. Key Dates Nomin
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News Release: 2/13/2026
Newsroom > News Releases > News Releases > News Release 2 > 13 > 2026 X23099
ARLINGTON, VA – The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) thanked the House Committee on Agriculture for including three major dairy priorities in its updated Farm Bill legislative text released today. The framework includes the Safeguarding American Food and Export Trade Yields (SAFETY) Act, a
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Market Access and Regulatory Affairs
Export Guide Volume 3 Labeling and Product Standards Detained Shipment Form Export Guide Volume 1 Tariffs and Classifications Export Guide Volume 2 Import Requirements What does the MARA Team do for USDEC Members? USDEC's Market Access and Regulatory Affairs (MARA) team is the go-to source for e
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Food Tech Summit & Expo 2026
Member Services > Meetings & Webinars > Event Pages > Food Tech Summit & Expo 2026
The Food Tech Summit and Expo is the largest food ingredients trade show in Mexico and Central America, offering a key opportunity to engage with trade from the region. USDEC will be exhibiting at the 2026 show, taking place September 30-October 1. USDEC's booth at Food Tech Summit and Expo will ha
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News Release: 2/24/2026
Newsroom > News Releases > News Releases > News Release 2 > 24 > 2026
ARLINGTON, VA — U.S. dairy export volume and value rose to their highest levels in three years in 2025. Vibrant cheese demand outside the U.S., surging interest in protein, and favorable U.S. commodity pricing helped drive U.S. growth. It was a particularly welcome result given that the
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Member Alert - February 23, 2026
Member Services > Member Alerts > Member Alerts > Member Alert February 23 2026
The Supreme Court on Friday invalidated the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs that the Trump administration had invoked as "reciprocal tariffs" against most countries around the world. The 6-3 ruling concluded that the President has no authority under IEEPA to ap
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News Release: 2/25/2026
Newsroom > News Releases > News Releases > News Release 2 > 25 > 2026
World-class program to unite academic leaders from top universities in the U.S. and Latin America around science-based solutions to advance dairy’s role in public health and nutrition. ARLINGTON, VA – The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and National Dairy Council (NDC) today announ
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Our Staff
About Us > Our Staff
Contact a USDEC staffer by using either our Contact Us form or calling 703-528-3049. Executive Office Krysta Harden, President and CEO Allison Thomas, Chief Operating Officer Omar Syed, Vice President, Human Resources Kristen Hagan, Director, Executive Office Cheese & Consumer Dairy Produ
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Find a Staff Expert
Member Services > Find A Staff Expert
Executive Office Krysta Harden, President and CEO Allison Thomas, Chief Operating Officer Omar Syed, Vice President, Human Resources Kristen Hagan, Director, Executive Office Cheese Marketing Angelique Hollister, Senior Vice President, Global Cheese Marketing Merle McNeil, Vice President, Global Re
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International Year of the Woman Farmer
Newsroom > International Year Of The Woman Farmer
In recognition of 2026 being the United Nations International Year of the Woman Farmer, the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) is pleased to launch a podcast, Voices from the Barn. Hosted by USDEC President and CEO, Krysta Harden, this podcast features conversations with dairy women farmers from