Dairy group LALA-USA has announced a change in the name of the company from LALA-USA to Borden Dairy Co., a subsidiary of Grupo LALA. “Borden is one of the most recognized brands in the U.S. dairy industry,” said President Steve C. McCormick in an organizational announcement. “With the change in the name of our company to Borden Dairy Co., we … Read More
DFA Dairy Farmers are Committed to Animal Welfare
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
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
California Cooperatives Sign Marketing Agreement
Four California milk marketing cooperatives signed an agreement last week to work together to market their milk and dairy products in the state. The announcement came from California Dairies Inc. in Visalia, Calif. The formation of the Western Milk Cooperatives Agency on July 16 will allow its members to exchange production, marketing and statistical information. The four cooperative members are: … 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 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
Humboldt Creamery Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Humboldt Creamery has filed for bankruptcy protection just two months after former CEO Rich Ghilarducci scandalized the company by revealing its finances weren’t as sweet as they seemed. The bankruptcy will make it possible for the creamery to keep operating, but it could also tear it from the hands of its member farmers. The company’s $50 million to $100 million … 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