Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.’s (DFA) Board of Directors and management are taking a series of proactive steps to emphasize its commitment to proper treatment of animals. “Animal welfare is a critical issue for our members and is vitally important to producing high-quality milk,” said David Darr, vice president of sustainability and public affairs. “We have a responsibility to clearly … Read More
Dairy Industry Mourning Loss of Tom Camerlo
It is with sadness that WDD reports the passing of James P. “Tom” Camerlo, Jr. Tom was the Chairman of the Board of Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA). Tom, who committed a lifetime of service to the global dairy industry and has served as DFA’s chairman since 2003, passed away December 3, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. … Read More
Suit Filed Agaisnt DFA and Dean Foods
A class action, antitrust lawsuit has been filed on behalf of Northeast dairy farmers against the Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) and Dean Foods Company in U.S. District Court in Burlington, Vt. The suit charges DFA and Dean each with monopolizing a level of distribution of fluid milk in the Northeast and forcing dairy farmers to join DFA or its … Read More
DFA Sends Out Memberships Patronage Payments Early
Dairy Farmers of America Inc. has paid its membership the balance of 2008 patronage payments early to help members cope with the tough economy. The accelerated payment of $7.6 million, in cash, equates to 2 cents per 100 pounds of milk marketed through the Kansas City-based cooperative, DFA said in a release Wednesday. DFA members received $19 million in patronage … Read More
DFA issues $9.5 million to assist members
Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.’s (DFA) Board of Directors has approved a special cash payment to members in an effort to ease economic burdens facing the dairy industry. The $9.5 million payment – equivalent to 5 cents per hundredweight for milk marketed through DFA from January through June 2009 – will be issued to 10,750 member farms active as of … Read More
DFA Sells Shares in National Dairy
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) Inc. has sold its 87.5 percent stake in its biggest property, Dallas-based National Dairy, to Mexican company Grupo Lala for an undisclosed amount. Based in La Laguna, Mexico, Grupo Lala’s U.S. operations are based in Dallas. Kansas City-based DFA is a dairy-marketing cooperative owned by nearly 18,000 dairy farmers in 48 states. National Dairy operates … Read More
DFA Issues Portion of Patronage Checks Early
In an ongoing effort to ease the stress these economically challenging times are causing for its members, Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA) is issuing a portion of members’ patronage-sourced earnings early. Patronage is the Cooperative’s way of sharing the earnings of DFA with its members. Beginning this week, 12,312 members who marketed their milk through DFA in 2008 will … Read More
DFA Honors Members
Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA) honored members during it’s Annual Meeting. Congratulations to all the honorees! During DFA’s annual banquet, seven Members of Distinction were recognized for their vision, leadership and innovation in the dairy industry. The 2009 honorees, one from each of DFA’s regional areas, include Gillins Dairy, Inc., Minersville, Utah; Koepke Farms, Inc., Oconomowoc, Wis.; Koster Dairy, … Read More
DFA Holds Annual Meeting
Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA) recently held it’s Annual Meeting in Kansas City, March 24-25. More than 1,200 members and industry guests attended the meeting. Board Chairman Tom Camerlo kicked off the meeting with a look at the Cooperative’s key initiatives and how these activities are positioning DFA and its members to push through the industry’s current down cycle … Read More
DFA Offers Help to Members
The Board and management of Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA), a milk marketing cooperative owned by more than 18,000 dairy farmers, are taking numerous measures to assist their members through this uniquely challenging low price cycle. “Although we expect to have to manage through volatility in this industry, this down cycle is an especially bad one,” said Tom Camerlo, … Read More
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