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Viewing all Articles by Mark O'Keefe
I am vice president of editorial services at USDEC. I oversee, among other things, our website (usdec.org) and The U.S. Dairy Exporter Blog. Working with talented colleagues, I blend the best practices of journalism and content marketing to provide the U.S. dairy industry the information it needs to expand global demand for our products. You can reach me at mokeefe@usdec.org.
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The Need for More Dairy Sustainability Partnerships
Read MoreAt Economist conference, USDEC President and CEO Krysta Harden explains the strides U.S. dairy has made and the help farmers and processors need to do more.
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Visual tools to tell the U.S. dairy sustainability story
Read MoreIn the spirit of Earth Week, the U.S. Dairy Export Council has assembled some of the dairy industry's best sustainability visuals for easy recycling.
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VIDEO Q&A: How 4-H prepared Krysta Harden for executive leadership in government, business and the U.S. dairy industry
Read MoreTo celebrate National Ag Day (March 22), the new chair of the National 4-H Council discusses her experience growing up on a Georgia peanut farm.
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INFOGRAPHIC: What the U.S. Dairy Export Council did to help lift 2021 exports to new highs
Read MoreUSDEC removed barriers and opened doors during a record-setting 2021. A shareable infographic quantifies, illustrates and illuminates.
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USDEC's Harden leads proactive approach to solving supply-chain issues for dairy exports
Read MoreU.S. Dairy Export Council President and CEO Krysta Harden is working with USDEC members, agriculture groups, policymakers and others to find solutions.
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Four farmers talk about their trip to the Middle East as ambassadors of U.S. dairy exports
Read MoreOn a Hoard’s Dairyman webinar, farmers recounted highlights of a USDEC-organized trip to Dubai, where they answered questions and fostered relationships.
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USDEC's global dairy business year-in-review
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We have assembled the important mergers, key acquisitions, joint ventures, new facilities, executive hires and marketing initiatives that made 2021 a remarkable year for global dairy business.
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Logistically nimble Schreiber Foods honored as U.S. Dairy Exporter of the Year
Read MoreSchreiber has made agile pivots during the global pandemic and ports crisis to soar past all-time company highs for export volume. -
USDEC's long-range vision: Train global influencers to promote U.S. cheeses
Read MoreIn South Korea, 55 USA Cheese Specialists™ were certified to work in 16 Costco stores as part of an effort that could expand to Mexico, Japan and other countries.
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Concise answers to 10 questions dairy farmers ask us about exports
Read MoreGet a downloadable PDF that serves as a handy resource not just for farmers but anyone who wants basic facts about U.S. dairy exports.
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Who should be U.S. dairy's Exporter of the Year?
Read MoreThe deadline for nominees is one week away to win this year's award memorializing Tom Camerlo, a dairy exports visionary and former USDEC chairman. -
USDEC's Mid-Year 2021 Global Dairy Business Review
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See the significant mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, new facilities, executive hires and marketing initiatives for the first six months of this year.
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FAQ 10: Will U.S. dairy exports continue to rise?
Read MoreFor National Dairy Month, the U.S. Dairy Export Council is answering the questions our farmer-funders frequently ask. This is FAQ No. 10 in a 10-part series.
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FAQ 9: Why did USDEC build a dairy center in Southeast Asia?
Read MoreFor National Dairy Month, the U.S. Dairy Export Council is answering the questions our farmer-funders frequently ask. This is FAQ No. 9 in a 10-part series.
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FAQ 8: What is fueling the dairy boom in Southeast Asia?
Read MoreFor National Dairy Month, the U.S. Dairy Export Council is answering the questions our farmer-funders frequently ask. This is FAQ No. 8 in a 10-part series.
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FAQ 7: What U.S. dairy products get exported and where are they shipped?
Read MoreFor National Dairy Month, the U.S. Dairy Export Council is answering the questions our farmer-funders frequently ask. This is FAQ No. 7 in a 10-part series.
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FAQ 6: How have dairy exports performed with USDEC?
Read MoreFor National Dairy Month, the U.S. Dairy Export Council is answering the questions our farmer-funders frequently ask. This is FAQ No. 6 in a 10-part series.
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FAQ 5: Why should friends and neighbors not in the U.S. dairy industry care about exports?
Read MoreFor National Dairy Month, the U.S. Dairy Export Council is answering the questions our farmer-funders frequently ask. This is FAQ No. 5 in a 10-part series.
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FAQ 4: How is the U.S. Dairy Export Council funded?
Read MoreFor National Dairy Month, the U.S. Dairy Export Council is answering the questions our farmer-funders frequently ask. This is FAQ No. 4 in a 10-part series.
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FAQ 3: How did the U.S. Dairy Export Council start?
Read MoreFor National Dairy Month, the U.S. Dairy Export Council is answering the questions our farmer-funders frequently ask. This is FAQ No. 3 in a 10-part series.
