Posted: September 1, 2010 at 9:42 pm
By News Editor
Fonterra has rented a big new warehouse just down the highway from its United States headquarters near Chicago’s O’Hare Airport.
Fonterra has taken 46,500 square metres of space in the Heartland Corporate Centre at Shorewood, 66km from Chicago and is expected to channel significant amounts of its billion-dollar exports to the US through the site.
The warehouse has been vacant for several years but its owner, ING Clarion, is installing a new security fence to meet conditions of a Partnership Against Terrorism Act that requires cargo handling areas for imported products to be protected.
“It’s nice to get a huge client out there,” said a Shorewood Village trustee, Gary Fitzgerald, who heads its planning committee. “The drought has ended,” he told the Joliet Herald-News.
The warehouse was built in 2007 as the start of a projected 63ha business campus.
Product will be shipped from New Zealand to US ports, and sent by rail to Chicago, which is considered a central point for US distribution.
Two years ago Fonterra USA opened a $4 million research and development site – its Chicago technical centre – near O’Hare Airport, and moved its corporate headquarters to Rosemont, the suburb adjoining the airport.
The technical centre’s processing equipment and sample analysis lab are planned to be developed into a major sensory application centre to work directly with North American customers for dairy proteins and other ingredients, including HP Hood, Nestle and Unilever.
Source: Stuff.Co.Nz
Posted: August 31, 2010 at 10:25 pm
By News Editor
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted two requests from members for assistance in selling butter to customers in Europe and North Africa. The products will be delivered in September and October 2010. Land O’Lakes will receive assistance in exporting 36 metric tons (79,000 pounds) of butter and CDI/Challenge will be assisted in exporting 96 metric tons (212,000 pounds) of butter.
Since CWT reactivated the Export Assistance program in March 18, 2010, it has assisted members in making export sales of Cheddar, Monterey Jack and Gouda cheese totaling 19,019 metric tons (41.9 million pounds) to 23 countries on four continents. In addition, sales of butter and anhydrous milkfat totaling 13,575 metric tons (29.9 million pounds) have been made to nine countries on three continents.
Assisting CWT members through the Export Assistance Program positively impacts producer milk prices in the short-term and in the long-term by helping member cooperatives to gain and maintain market share thus expanding the demand for U.S. dairy products.
CWT will pay export bonuses to the bidders, only when delivery of the product is verified by the submission of the required documentation.
Source: Cooperatives Working Together (CWT)
Posted: August 30, 2010 at 7:13 pm
By News Editor
World Dairy Expo cattle entries will close at midnight (CDT) on Wednesday, September 1. Paper applications must also be postmarked by that date.
Animals may still be entered after September 1, but the online entry system will no longer be available. Late entries must be submitted on paper entry forms, and accompanied by appropriate late fees.
Late fees for entries postmarked September 2 through September 5 are $50 per animal, and those posted after September 5 are $100 per animal.
To enter animals online, click on the Dairy Cattle Show & Sales tab and follow the online entry instructions under the Entry Information link. Paper entry forms are also available on the website.
Source: World Dairy Expo
Posted: August 30, 2010 at 7:10 pm
By News Editor
Leprino Foods will build a new $270 million mozzarella plant in Colorado.
The plant and its 500 jobs are expected to produce a major economic uplift to northern Colorado — and help bring the state’s struggling dairy industry back to health.
“This is going to be a hell of an economic boon for the state,” said Greg Yando, a regional official of the Dairy Farmers of America. “We are all just ecstatic.”
The factory is projected to generate $15 billion over 20 years in wages and direct and indirect spending.
Colorado dairy farmers are expected to add, collectively, 80,000 new cows to their herds in coming years and double current milk production to supply the Greeley facility.
The new plant also will solidify Leprino Foods’ stranglehold on the mozzarella business. No other company in the world tops Leprino’s output — a mountain of mozzarella that when the Greeley factory reaches full capacity will be a staggering 2 billion pounds a year.
The new Greeley plant — which will be the second-largest among Leprino’s 10 U.S. factories — will produce millions of dollars in new revenue for Leprino.
Construction began last month. The first phase is scheduled to open next fall, and then the plant will triple in size by 2012.
The Greeley plant will have a capacity of 7 million pounds of a milk per day — equivalent to current statewide dairy production. Farmers say they will be up to the task of providing sufficient milk for Leprino.
Source: Denver Post
Posted: August 26, 2010 at 7:33 pm
By John Davis
As we told you in the previous post, the dairy industry gets a new tool to help it better research and market its products. Dairy Management Incorporated and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy have announced the formation of the Dairy Research Institute, a non-profit group designed to strengthen the dairy industry’s access to and investment in the technical research needed to drive demand for dairy products and ingredients around the world.
In this episode of the Milking Parlor, we talk to Greg Miller, president of this new Dairy Research Institute and executive vice president for research, regulatory and scientific affairs for DMI. He says the institute will bring industry, academics, government and commercial partners together with a focus on nutrition, product and sustainability areas of innovation.
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Posted: August 26, 2010 at 6:43 pm
By News Editor
Marking another step in the dairy industry’s efforts to accelerate innovation and increase future demand for dairy, Dairy Management Inc.™ (DMI) and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy recently announced the formation of the Dairy Research Institute™ to strengthen the dairy industry’s access to and investment in the technical research needed to drive demand for dairy products and ingredients, globally.
The institute brings together leadership from across the dairy industry, scientific community, academics, government and other organizations to plan and fund leading-edge dairy research in three key priority areas: nutrition science, product development and sustainability.
The launch of the Dairy Research Institute builds upon the unprecedented efforts of dairy producers, processors and manufacturers to work together pre-competitively through the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, formed in 2008. The Dairy Research Institute is affiliated with the Innovation Center, and provides a forum for industry to identify major research needs to support dairy industry innovation, and grow dairy sales.
“The U.S. dairy industry has a long history of using science-based research to provide the knowledge, guidance and tools needed to foster innovation and promote the nutrient-rich value of dairy and the industry’s long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship,” said Greg Miller, executive vice president, research, regulatory and scientific affairs for DMI and president of the Dairy Research Institute. “Through partnerships and a commitment to sound science, we will support the importance of dairy in the diet and the sustainability of the products and ingredients we produce. The dairy industry needs to remain at the forefront of research to meet the challenges of today and those yet to come.”
The Dairy Research Institute builds on the legacy of nutrition and product research conducted by the National Dairy Council since 1915, and will leverage their expertise, as well as other partners, including five dairy research centers at major universities and government agencies, such as the USDA’s Agricultural Research Services and the Department of Defense’s Natick Soldier Center, and other leading scientific, health and nongovernment organizations. The Dairy Research Institute also will coordinate with the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), the National Milk Producers Federation, the Milk Processor Education Program, DMI, U.S. Dairy Export Council, Global Dairy Platform, and other industry and non-industry partners.
Source: Dairy Research Institute
Posted: August 26, 2010 at 8:08 am
By News Editor
Congratulations to Katie Miron who was crowned the 57th Princess Kay of the Milky Way last night! Katie is a 19-year-old college student from Hugo, Minn.
As Princess Kay, Miron, who represents Washington County, will serve as the official goodwill ambassador for Minnesota’s nearly 4,700 dairy farmers. Katie is the daughter of Fran and Mary Ann Miron of Hugo, and attends the University of Minnesota, studying agricultural education. This marks the second time two people from the same family have been named Princess Kay: Miron’s sister, Ann, was crowned Princess Kay in 2007.
Twelve county dairy princesses competed for the Princess Kay of the Milky Way title. Katherine Holdvogt of Freeport, representing Stearns County, and Labecca Johnson of LaCrescent, representing Houston County, were selected as runners-up. Kelsie Trosen of Verndale, representing Wadena County, was named Miss Congeniality. Scholarships were awarded to Karen Anderson of Lester Prairie, representing McLeod County, Megan Herberg of St. Peter, representing Nicollet County, and Ashley Swenson of Nicollet, representing Nicollet County.
One of Miron’s first duties as Princess Kay will be to sit in a rotating cooler for nearly eight hours on the opening day of the Minnesota State Fair to have her likeness sculpted in a 90-pound block of butter. Each of the 11 other finalists will have her likeness carved in butter during the fair, as well. Throughout her year-long reign as Princess Kay of the Milky Way, Miron will make public appearances helping consumers make a connection with Minnesota dairy farm families who are dedicated to producing wholesome milk while caring for their animals and natural resources.
Princess Kay candidates are judged on their general knowledge of the dairy industry, communication skills, personality and enthusiasm for dairy promotion. The Midwest Dairy Association sponsors the Princess Kay program with funds provided by dairy farmers.
Source: Midwest Dairy Association
Posted: August 25, 2010 at 5:29 pm
By News Editor
Herdspersons looking for training should sign up to attend the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin Herdsperson Training.
Two one-day expert cow care workshops will provide dairy producers with the latest information and techniques related to caring more for the first ladies of the parlor. The first Herdsperson Training is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 14, in Wisconsin Rapids, with the second workshop set for Wednesday, Sept. 15, in Madison. Training is designed to update and challenge the person—even the most seasoned—in charge of caring for the cows.
Each “it’s all about caring for the cows” workshop will cover four key topics: animal well-being assessment, cow-side care, reproduction and cow handling and movement.
Trainer Keri Retallick from Validus will deliver the first session and detail elements of the FARM program so producers can conduct mock assessments on their dairies. Sessions two, three and four will be round robin sessions, with participants divided into small groups for extensive hands-on training. Trainers and topics include Dr. David Rhoda, UW School of Veterinary Medicine and UW-Madison Dairy Science Department, “Taking Care of the ‘Cash Cow’—Optimizing Cow-side Care; Dave Northey, University of Wisconsin research manager, Department of Animal Science, “Rev Up Your Herd’s Reproduction”; and Dr. Margaret Perala, expert animal handling instructor, “Cow Handling and Movement.”
The workshop will end with a 30-minute question-and-answer period with the trainers, so participants have all burning questions answered.
Source: Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin
Posted: August 25, 2010 at 5:22 pm
By News Editor
The New York State Fair opens tomorrow, but today was the fair’s annual butter sculpture unveiling.
The sculpture, named “Dairyville 2020,” shows how technology on the dairy farm helps provide for a greener community. It is made of 800 pounds of unsalted butter donated by Wegmans Food Markets. The butter sculpture is sponsored by the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council.
On one side is a dairy farm with 14 cows, a barn and an anarerobic digester. On the other side of the sculpture is Dairyville, which is powered by electrical lines carrying power made from the cow manure.The exhibit shows how the manure from these cows can be used to generate electricity using the digester, how composted manure can be used as natural fertilizer and, of course, how these cows produce nearly 50 gallons of milk a day.
“The town is a playful way of how the dairy industry is doing sustainable agriculture,” said Jim Victor, one of the designers for Dairyville 2020.
Victor and his wife, Marie Pelton, came up with the concept for a sustainable farm after a lengthy brainstorming session and a trip to California.
The sculpture showcases a bold “Dairyville,” sign inspired by the couple’s trip to Hollywood.
After laying out the still structure of Dairyville, the couple spent roughly three days sculpting the butter farm details. They worked under strict temperatures, no hotter than 55 degrees to prevent the butter from melting.
After the fair, students from the State University College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse will convert the butter into biofuel to fuel the college’s buses. This is the third year the butter has been used for biofuel. Before that, the butter was tossed out at the end of the fair.
Source: The Post-Standard
Photo Credit: Nicholas Lisi, The Post-Standard
Posted: August 25, 2010 at 3:14 pm
By Cindy Zimmerman
Jim Smith, Pioneer livestock information manager in Minnesota, discusses the impact of growing conditions on corn for silage. Moisture and heat, depending on stage of growth, have a multitude of effects on nutritional value and readiness of the corn for harvest. Smith also talks about conditions in the northern Corn Belt.
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Posted: August 24, 2010 at 6:55 pm
By News Editor
Have you heard about Fuel Up to Play 60 yet? This in-school nutrition and physical activity campaign is partially funded by America’s dairy producers, through their investment in the dairy checkoff. Fuel Up to Play 60 is a partnership between the National Dairy Council® (NDC), the nutrition research and education arm of the dairy checkoff, and the National Football League® (NFL).
Fuel Up to Play 60 encourages the consumption and availability of nutrient-rich foods, including low-fat and fat-free dairy, along with 60 minutes of daily physical activity. The program will be implemented in more than 60,000 schools across the United States during the 2010-11 school year, reaching 36 million students.
To jump start this year’s program, participating Fuel Up to Play 60 schools are encouraged to help the NFL celebrate the beginning of its new season during a Back to Football Friday event on Sept. 10. Thirty-four schools across the nation have an opportunity to be awarded a $10,000 grant to support new physical education equipment and resources, as well as a visit from an NFL player.
Another element new to Fuel Up to Play 60 is the “How to Build a Healthy Kid” back-to-school guidebook that was developed and produced by Newsweek at no additional cost to dairy producers. Multiple copies of the guidebook are included in kits that will be distributed to the 60,000 participating Fuel Up to Play 60 schools. The remaining copies of the guidebook will be used by national and local dairy checkoff organizations to distribute when speaking with health professionals, local school officials and organizations, community leaders, and as a tool to help secure additional partners and resources.
FUTP60 is heavily emphasized in the guidebook that includes messages of support from USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, Education Secretary Arne Duncan and former Surgeon General David Satcher.
Fuel Up to Play 60, which has support from several leading health organizations and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, empowers youth to take action for their health by employing long-term, positive changes for themselves and their schools. It builds upon dairy producers’ long-term commitment to children’s health and nutrition since the formation of NDC in 1915. Dairy producers, through their checkoff, are making an annual commitment of $50 million over five years to support the program.
“Fuel Up to Play 60 proved its success in its first year,” said Paul Rovey, Arizona dairy producer and chair, Dairy Management Inc.™, which manages the national checkoff program. “As a dairy producer, I’m excited about the opportunity to positively impact health and wellness changes in schools across the country. We need to do our part to promote a healthy lifestyle and dairy experience for them today so they can become lifelong dairy consumers.”
Source: Dairy Management Inc.™ (DMI)
Posted: August 23, 2010 at 5:51 pm
By News Editor
Dr. Elisabeth Hagen has been appointed as Under Secretary for Food Safety of the USDA by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.
“There is no higher priority at USDA than ensuring that Americans have access to a safe and healthy food supply, and Dr. Hagen’s background as the Chief Medical Officer and senior executive within USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service will enable her to successfully lead the effort to develop and execute the agency’s scientific and public health agenda, and continue to build the coordination with public health partners at federal, state, and local level needed to achieve the objectives of President Obama’s Food Safety Working Group.”
Biographical information on Dr. Elisabeth Hagen:
Prior to her nomination as Under Secretary for Food Safety, Dr. Elisabeth Hagen served as the USDA’s Chief Medical Officer a senior executive at USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, where she played a key role in developing and executing the agency’s scientific and public health agendas. Before joining the federal government in 2006, Hagen taught and practiced medicine in both the private and academic sectors, most recently in Washington, DC. She holds a M.D. from Harvard Medical School, and a B.S. from Saint Joseph’s University. Dr. Hagen completed her specialty medical training at the University of Texas Southwestern and the University of Pennsylvania, and is board certified in infectious diseases. In addition to several hospital and university appointments, her experience includes research and publications and infectious diseases and providing medical care to underserved populations. She is married and lives with her husband and two young children in Northern Virginia.
Source: USDA
Posted: August 23, 2010 at 5:45 pm
By News Editor
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted six requests from members for assistance in selling cheese and butter to customers in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. The products will be delivered September 2010 through February 2011.
Dairy Farmers of America will receive help in exporting 240,300 pounds of cheese. Darigold had one request accepted for 110,200 pounds of butter, CDI/Challenge had two requests accepted for 2.5 million pounds of butter, and Land O’Lakes had one request for 555,600 pounds of butter and one request for 123,500 pounds of cheese accepted by CWT.
Since CWT reactivated the Export Assistance program in March 18, 2010, it has assisted members in making export sales of Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Gouda cheese totaling 19,019 metric tons (41.9 million pounds) to 23 countries on four continents. In addition, sales of butter and anhydrous milkfat totaling 14,886 metric tons (32.8 million pounds) have been made to eleven countries on three continents.
Assisting CWT members through the Export Assistance Program positively impacts producer milk prices in the short-term and long-term by helping member cooperatives to gain and maintain market share, thus expanding the demand for U.S. dairy products.
CWT will pay export bonuses to the bidders only when delivery of the product is verified by the submission of the required documentation.
Source: Cooperatives Working Together (CWT)
Posted: August 20, 2010 at 6:36 pm
By News Editor
The cash dairy market seemed to ignore the bearish milk production data. Block cheese closed Friday at $1.6475 per pound, up 2 3/4-cents on the week, and 25 3/4-cents above a year ago. Barrel closed at $1.6150, up 3 cents on the week, and 24 1/2-cents above a year ago. The gains all came on unfilled bids. No cheese was traded on the week. The NASS-surveyed U.S. average block price hit $1.5974, up 1.4 cents. Barrel averaged $1.5913, also up 1.4 cents.
Butter stole the show, jumping eight cents on Thursday, and closed Friday at $2.04, up 121/4-cents on the week, 87 cents above a year ago, and the highest in six years. Eight cars were sold. NASS butter averaged $1.8508, up 4.8 cents.
Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk closed the week at $1.20, down a penny, while Extra Grade held all week at $1.2250. NASS powder averaged $1.1354, down 4.1 cents, and dry whey averaged 35.83 cents, down 0.1 cent.
Provided courtesy of Dairyline.
Posted: August 20, 2010 at 6:34 pm
By News Editor
The Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) announces its second set of Gold Standards to help set benchmarks for calf and heifer producers. The benchmarks provide a goal to meet in raising animals.
The Gold Standards II establishes standards for the production and performance of Holstein heifers, from 6 months of age to freshening, across the United States. Pfizer Animal Health generously provided funding support for the development of the Gold Standards II.
“As an industry association, it is essential for DCHA to step up and advocate for management practices and performance measures that will drive success in the dairy industry,” said DCHA President Bob Patrick, DVM. “DCHA provides the Gold Standards I and II to all producers in the industry, regardless of membership, at no charge.”
DCHA worked with producers, university researchers and extension agents across the country to outline appropriate benchmarks for the Holstein weaning to freshening category. By obtaining a range of opinions, DCHA ensured that the final Gold Standards are realistic, yet attainable by most producers.
“The Gold Standards program will have an impact on the dairy industry, enabling producers to use these benchmarks to set goals for their operations,” said Patrick.
Gold Standards II establishes guidelines in the areas of mortality, morbidity, growth rate and nutrition, housing, vaccination and parasite control, breeding, and pregnant heifers. The standards were introduced this week at the American Association of Bovine Practitioners meeting in Albuquerque, N.M. Producers attending World Dairy Expo can meet with DCHA board members and staff to learn more about the Gold Standards II.
In 2009, with support from Pfizer Animal Health, DCHA achieved a long-standing objective when it developed the first set of Gold Standards, which are specifically structured for Holstein calves up to six months of age.
Source: Dairy Calf & Heifer Association
Posted: August 19, 2010 at 8:23 pm
By Cindy Zimmerman
U.S. dairy operators are expanding herds again and that will mean more production next year.
The latest USDA milk report shows July output 3% ahead of July a year ago, at 15.3 billion pounds. Production per cow in the 23 major states averaged 1,830 pounds for July, 59 pounds above July 2009.
The total herd size is still smaller than last year, but probably not for much longer. “The fact of the matter is that for about the past six months or so we’ve been seeing cow numbers actually increase in the U.S.,” said USDA Outlook Board chairman Gerry Bange. The number of milk cows on farms in the 23 major States was 8.37 million head, 26,000 head less than July 2009, but 19,000 head more than June 2010.
Prices are also up, coming back faster and farther than expected. But, Bange thinks the all milk price next year will probably be held in check by production that could increase by one and half percent from this year. So, the forecast average price is now 16.05 per hundredweight, down 35 cents from the previous forecast, which Bange says “reflects the fact that we’re seeing substantially more milk production and anticipating more than we did a month ago.” The forecast for next year is about five cents/cwt higher than this year’s average.
Posted: August 19, 2010 at 7:57 pm
By News Editor
Jersey cattle youth are encouraged to apply for the 2011 Fred Stout Experience awards. The application is open to high school graduates who have a strong desire to pursue a career in managing and/or marketing Registered Jersey™ cattle.
The awards are presented annually in memory of Fred J. Stout Jr., Mt. Carmel, Ill., a lifelong Jersey breeder and member of the Jersey Marketing Service staff from 1978 to 1997 who believed that the best learning experiences happen in the everyday world.
Two awards will be offered: (1) a minimum 10-week summer marketing internship with Jersey Marketing Service, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, and (2) a minimum 10-week on-farm, structured internship in Jersey herd management.
To apply, specify which experience (marketing internship, on-farm internship) is preferred, or indicate if you are interested in both opportunities. Submit a one-page résumé listing previous work experience, skills and other qualifications, plus a separate cover letter stating your ambitions, goals and career aspirations, including plans for achieving them. The letter must also explain how and why the Fred Stout Experience will be of benefit in achieving future goals. A summary of involvement with and interest in Registered Jersey™ cattle is required.
Two letters of support are required, one from an active breeder of Registered Jersey™ cattle, excluding immediate family members; and the other from a teacher, mentor or past employer. These must be mailed directly by the supporters to the AJCA office.
Applications and letters of support must be postmarked no later than February 1, 2011 and addressed to Fred Stout Experience, American Jersey Cattle Association, 6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-2362.They may be sent by email to info@usjersey.com.
Source: US Jersey
Posted: August 19, 2010 at 7:53 pm
By Cindy Zimmerman
The ethanol co-product distillers grains offer a way to supplement bad hay being baled for winter feed this year.
During field days this month at University of Missouri Forage research centers, extension regional livestock specialist Chris Zumbrunnen told participants that distillers grains, which offer up to 30 percent protein, can pick up the slack when the hay quality falls short. “There is a tremendous amount of high quality product available,” Zumbrunnen said. There will also be plenty of poor quality hay that was harvested late and rained on during haymaking.
Zumbrunnen explained that different types of distillers grains require different handling methods.
The dried product, known as DDGs, which has only 10 percent moisture, handles and stores easily but it can draw moisture and become caked in storage. “If you put it in a bin, you might have a hard time getting it out,” Zumbrunnen said. The wet product, with 65 percent moisture, is less expensive, but needs to be used quickly. “It’s tough to store and do anything with,” he said. “You can’t stack it, as it will spread out unless contained.”
A new modified wet distillers grain offered by some ethanol plants allows more flexibility and ease in feeding. The modified product is dried down to 50 percent moisture. It retains its shape and won’t blow away like dry product. ”The modified wet product can be fed on the ground or on top of unrolled baled hay. It stays in place,” Zumbrunnen said “Those old cows love it.”
The best time for herd owners to buy distillers product is in late summer, before demand picks up from the feed yards. “You can save $30 a ton by buying in the off season,” Zumbrunnen said. “Now is the time to buy if you can store it.” A list of prices and sources for distillers grains in Missouri is updated weekly and listed on the dairy feed page of the MU AgEBB.
Posted: August 16, 2010 at 8:56 pm
By News Editor
Congratulations to Molly Creamer, of Prospect, Ohio for being selected as the beef-sire marketing intern for Select Sires Inc.
Her responsibilities include assisting with promotional projects, including sire and progeny photography and videography, preparation of promotional materials, and obtaining information for the beef website.
Creamer is a senior at The Ohio State University majoring in animal science with a minor in agriculture education. She is serving as president of the university’s Saddle and Sirloin club, and has also served as a member of the 2008 meat judging team and 2009 livestock judging team. This year, she will serve as the assistant coach for the 2010 livestock judging team. Creamer has interned with Ohio Cattlemen’s Association in Plain City, Ohio, and Cargill Meat Solutions in Waco, Texas.
Source: Select Sires Inc
Posted: August 16, 2010 at 8:45 pm
By News Editor
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted a total of nine bids from members for assistance in selling cheese, butter and anhydrous milkfat to customers in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North Africa. The products will be delivered September through February 2010.
Dairy Farmers of America had two bids for assistance accepted to help export 3.0 million pounds of anhydrous milkfat and four bids for assistance on 525,000 pounds of cheese. Darigold had one bid accepted for 441,000 pounds of butter, Foremost one bid for 339,000 pounds of butter and CDI/Challenge one bid was accepted for 1.1 million pounds of butter.
Since CWT reactivated the Export Assistance program in March 18, 2010, it has assisted members in making export sales of Cheddar, Monterey Jack and Gouda cheese totaling 18,854 metric tons (41.6 million pounds) to 23 countries on four continents. In addition, sales of butter and anhydrous milkfat totaling 13,443 metric tons (29.6 million pounds) have been made to nine countries on three continents.
Assisting CWT members through the Export Assistance Program positively impacts producer milk prices in the short-term and in the long-term by helping member cooperatives to gain and maintain market share thus expanding the demand for U.S. dairy products.
Source: Cooperatives Working Together (CWT)
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