The National Milk Producers Federation and Dairy Management Inc. August Dairy Market Report is out. Milk prices in many major milk-producing countries have plummeted to levels that are producing severe financial stress for their farmers. However, on the back of stable domestic consumption, the milk price outlook in this country is generally more positive. Domestic consumption of dairy products has … Read More
Back-to-School Breakfast Tips From Milk Farmers
Florida Dairy Farmers want to make sure the kids heading back to school have more than just paper, pencils and a backpack. The list of school day must-haves also should include a healthy breakfast. The benefits of a nutritious morning meal are not isolated to students’ health, the pay-off extends to their studies as well. In fact, research shows that … Read More
National Mastitis Council Offers Insights on Milk
Nearly 200 dairy industry professional attended the National Mastitis Council regional in Syracuse, NY. During the council attendees toured New York State dairy operations that exemplify the quality of U.S. dairy industry. Participants were able to choose specialized, interactive short courses with practical ways to improve their dairies. “This year’s regional meeting was an excellent learning opportunity for dairy industry … Read More
USDA Hearing on CA Federal Milk Marketing Order
The USDA has scheduled a hearing to consider proposals to establish a Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) in California. The hearing will begin on September 22, 2015 at 9:00 am at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District Building and is expected to last days, if not weeks. In response to the announcement, Milk Producers Council General Manager Rob Vandenheuvel issued the … Read More
WMMB Takes American Cheese Society Competition
Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board continued its long-standing American Cheese Society winning streak at the annual competition in Providence, Rhode Island. They captured more awards than any other state for the eleventh consecutive year. This year’s competition garnered 101 ribbons for America’s Dairyland, including two Best of Show awards. Wisconsin cheesemakers, along with the state’s butter and yogurt makers, claimed 28 … Read More
Dairy Farmers Get Online Tools for Margin Protection Program
Dairy farmers are getting some online tools to use for the Margin Protection Program, the new federal dairy safety net included in the 2014 farm bill. This news release from the National Milk Producers Federation says the group has updated its online tools for dairy farmers considering their enrollment options in the program. To help producers make decisions, NMPF’s dedicated … Read More
CWT Assists in Cheese & Whole Milk Powder Export Sales
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 17 requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America, Michigan Milk Producers Association, and Northwest Dairy Association (Darigold) who have contracts to sell 354,944 pounds (161 metric tons) of Cheddar, Gouda, and Monterey Jack cheese, and 2.028 million pounds (920 metric tons) of whole milk powder to customers in Asia, the Middle East, … Read More
June Dairy Market Report
The June issue of the National Milk Producers Federation and Dairy Management Inc. Dairy Market Report is out. It reports that domestic dairy markets appear to have stabilized. The highlights: · Milk prices and milk-feed cost margins held steady from March to April and will likely show gains when they are announced for May. · Commercial use of most major … Read More
WMMB Candidates Announced for 2015
The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced nine nominees who are certified eligible for the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) 2015 Board of Directors election. Here are the candidates, listed by district and in alphabetical order: District 2 – Florence, Forest, Langlade, Marinette, Oconto and Vilas Candidate: Connie Seefeldt of Coleman District 5 – Dunn and St. … Read More
Cheese & Whole Milk Powder Get Export Assistance
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 9 requests for export assistance from Agri-Mark, Dairy Farmers of America, and Northwest Dairy Association (Darigold) who have contracts to sell 604,067 pounds (275 metric tons) of Cheddar, Colby and Monterey Jack cheese and 1.102 million pounds (500 metric tons) of whole milk powder to customers in Asia and the Middle East. The product … Read More