- Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 10 requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America, Northwest Dairy Association and Tillamook County Creamery Association who have contracts to sell 4.209 million pounds of Cheddar cheese and 1.986 million pounds of whole milk powder to customers in Asia, Central America, North Africa, Oceania and South America. The product has been contracted for delivery in the period from July through December 2016.
- Chris Stephens of Mississipp, will join the Angus Foundation as its new assistant director of development. In his new position, Stephens will assist the Angus Foundation in fundraising to help achieve the organization’s mission of advancing education, youth and research for the Angus breed and American Angus Association® members.
- Todd Firkins has joined the Merck Animal Health team as the Executive Director of U.S. Food Animal Marketing. With more than 20 years’ experience in the animal health industry, Todd brings an extensive background in sales, marketing and management, as well as considerable knowledge of our business.