Posted: April 29, 2011 at 1:04 pm
By News Editor
Angie Harmon is back with a second got milk? ad. The new ad copy states: “Crowd pleaser. My favorite fans always want to do what I’m doing. So when it comes to getting essential nutrients, I set the example by pouring one more serving of milk a day. One more for me. One more for them. There, everybody’s happy.
Check out behind the scenes footage here:
Angie Harmon is an American fashion model and television/film actress. Raised by two parents in the modeling industry, Harmon became the cover girl for Seventeen magazine after winning a modeling contest. Throughout the 1990s, Harmon pursued her modeling career traveling to Europe where she posed for famous fashion designers such as Giorgio Armani and Ralph Lauren and appeared on the covers of ELLE, Cosmopolitan and Esquire magazines.
Posted: April 29, 2011 at 12:55 pm
By News Editor
New results out show that the average somatic cell count (SCC) in the U.S. dairy herd has dropped. Each year, test-day data from all herds enrolled in Dairy Herd Improvement somatic cell count testing in the United States are examined to assess milk quality on a national basis.
During 2010, the SCC in DHI herds averaged 228,000. This compares to 233,000 in 2009; 262,000 in 2008; 276,000 in 2007; 288,000 in 2006; and 296,000 in 2005. Thirty-two states and Puerto Rico had lower average SCC than the previous year; 14 states had higher averages. A few Mexican herds tested through the U.S. system were included for the first time.
Variation among states remains large, ranging from 170,000 (Idaho) to 421,000 (Arkansas). State average SCC was lower than the national average for mountain and western states, and often higher for southeastern states. Differences between adjacent states were substantial, which suggests that herd size and mastitis control practices, including genetic selection, are impacting state differences as well.
The current federal SCC regulatory limit in the U.S. is 750,000, except in California where it is 600,000. In many other major dairy countries, the SCC limit is 400,000.
Source: Wisconsin Ag Connection
Posted: April 29, 2011 at 12:52 pm
By News Editor
Interesting research out of Australia.
Kids who swap out regular dairy products for low-fat varieties consume less saturated fat but don’t seem to lose weight, according to Australian researchers.
They found neither weight nor body mass index (BMI) had changed noticeably six months after children switched to low- or reduced-fat dairy products.
Instead of trimming their waistlines, kids who slashed fat intake appeared to compensate by eating more calories from other sources, according to the new findings, which appear in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Still, there might be other benefits to cutting back on saturated fat, said Dr. Frank Franklin, a retired professor of nutrition and pediatrics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, who was not involved in the study.
For instance, it might help kids stave off heart disease as they grow up, Franklin told Reuters Health.
For the study, Gilly Hendrie and Rebecca Golley of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization divided 145 kids ages four to 13 into two groups. The researchers asked one group to replace their dairy products with low-fat varieties for six months, while the other got no dietary advice.
Both groups consumed similar amounts of dairy products, and the total calorie intake remained more or less stable over the study, which was supported in part by Dairy Australia.
Nurses interviewed the kids and parents on their dairy eating habits at the beginning of the study, and at three and six months. They also drew blood and measured BMI and waist circumference.
The low-fat group did consume less overall fat. At the end of the study, they got 13.3 percent of their total calories from saturated fat, compared to 16.6 percent in the comparison group.
This is a significant change, Franklin noted, but still above the 10 percent recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He added that American kids generally are closer than Australians to getting the recommended amount.
There was also a small drop in cholesterol levels in the low-fat group, but their waistline, BMI and weight were no different.
According to Greg Miller of the National Dairy Council (NDC), which represents the industry in the U.S., this falls in line with other research on kids, where milk shows either a positive or neutral impact on body composition.
“A lot of researchers say that if we just get people to consume low-fat or reduced-fat products, we can have an impact on weight,” Miller told Reuters Health.
But as this study shows, the kids made up for the lost calories elsewhere in their diet. So looking at milk alone is not that helpful, Miller said.
Franklin said it’s safe to switch to leaner dairy products, which have less cholesterol but the same amount of nutrients, mainly calcium and vitamin D.
“The only thing given up is saturated fat, which you don’t need,” he said, adding that skim and two-percent milk cost the same as whole milk.
Source: MSNBC.com
Posted: April 28, 2011 at 2:08 pm
By Cindy Zimmerman
On Earth Day last week, Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA) released the results of an internal assessment that helped the cooperative to determine its carbon footprint.
“Whether it is in our plants, on the road or on member farms, we are working to ensure that DFA and our members’ legacies last for generations,” said David Darr, vice president of sustainability and public affairs. “This includes efforts in the areas of energy usage, transportation and animal care and wellness.”
The assessment found that DFA’s 21 wholly owned plants have completed or are planning 150 projects with a sustainability focus, from instituting new wastewater treatment programs to upgrading lighting systems. In addition, all five of DFA’s contract manufacturing plants have committed to the Energy Star Challenge, with a goal to reduce energy intensity by 10 percent or more within five years.
DFA also determined that average fuel efficiency among DFA’s transportation fleet increased over nine percent from 2009 to 2010. Adding larger-capacity milk trucks in some areas is also helping to increase efficiency.
On the farm level, over 30 DFA member farms conducted energy efficiency audits during 2010 in partnership with DFA’s Dairy Energy Services (DES) which identified an average annual savings of 31,922 kilowatt per dairy, for an average cost savings of $3,494. DES is also conducting wind and solar power assessments for member farms.
Posted: April 27, 2011 at 1:58 pm
By News Editor
There’s been a lot of press this month around school kids and chocolate milk. Many schools are considering taking the nutrient-dense offering from lunch lines.
As a dairy farmer, you should take action to stand-up for chocolate milk. Share information with teachers, school nurses, principals, the cafeteria management and school board members; as well as other parents.
Here are several links to online resources to help tell the positive story of chocolate milk. If you know of others, please share in the comments.
got milk?
Raise Your Hand for Chocolate Milk
Added Sugars and Nutrition in Beverages
Milk: A Nutrient Powerhouse
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Posted: April 27, 2011 at 1:39 pm
By News Editor
The Justice Department, at the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, has filed a complaint for permanent injunction against Daniel L. Allgyer, owner of the Rainbow Acres Farm, in Kinzers, Pa., for distributing unpasteurized (or “raw”) milk for human consumption in interstate commerce.
The complaint, filed on April 19, 2011, in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, also alleges that Allgyer violated federal law by misbranding the “raw” milk containers by failing to provide the label information required by law. Defendant Allgyer was served with the complaint earlier today.
Raw milk can contain a wide variety of harmful bacteria, including Listeria, E.coli, Salmonella,Campylobacter, Yersinia, and Brucella.
“Drinking raw milk is dangerous and shouldn’t be consumed under any circumstances,” said Dara A. Corrigan, FDA’s associate commissioner for regulatory affairs. “FDA has warned the defendant on multiple occasions that introducing raw milk into interstate commerce is in violation of Federal law.”
FDA investigators determined during an inspection of Rainbow Acres Farm that the farm was producing, packaging, selling, and distributing unpasteurized and unlabeled milk for human consumption in interstate commerce.
The FDA issued a Warning Letter to Allgyer on April 20, 2010, informing him of the violations and stating that regulatory action might be taken. The farm has continued to operate in violation of federal law.
If the court grants an injunction, Allgyer may be prohibited from distributing unpasteurized milk and milk products for human consumption in interstate commerce.
Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Posted: April 27, 2011 at 6:59 am
By Chuck
We know many of you are very involved in the use of social media. But apparently a big portion of our audience isn’t convinced. Are they right? Here’s what our latest ZimmPoll found out.
A whopping majority of 61% chose Less than average in answer to the question, “How do farmers compare in social media use?” That’s followed by 27% who chose Same as general public and 12% who chose More than average. This really surprises me. Is this because of the average age of a farmer do you think? This response opens the door for a lot more questions. I’ll bet you have some. Please add a coment.
Our next ZimmPoll is now live and as planting season gets underway (in some places) we thought we’d pose one about the technology going into the crops of tomorrow. So the question is, “What should the next seed traits focus on?” Let us know what you think and thank you for participating.
And if you have any questions you want to suggest for future ZimmPolls please let us know.
ZimmPoll is sponsored by Rhea+Kaiser, a full-service advertising/public relations agency.
Posted: April 26, 2011 at 2:53 pm
By News Editor
Are you looking for ways to cut costs on your dairy? According to the University of Missouri Extension, using grass instead of grain or silage to grow replacement heifers is an overlooked option for saving money, enough to affect the profit margin. You can learn more about cutting costs for heifer development at the Dairy Grazing Conference, held July 6-8, in Joplin, Mo.
“Dairy producers must look at every means to trim costs,” said Joe Horner, University of Missouri Extension dairy economist. “Raising heifers on rotational grazing systems will be the subject of one talk and two farm tours,” Horner said. “High-quality forage with well-managed pastures can cut purchases of grain and concentrate. That can save hundreds of dollars per heifer.”
On high-quality forage, heifers grow to optimal size and weight at calving time in 24 months of age, he said.
Holstein heifers must gain 1.8 pounds per day from birth to calving to keep herd replacements on schedule. Smaller crossbred heifers must gain 1.4 pounds per day. “Those goals are possible with quality forage and management,” Horner said.
“It is not enough to just quit feeding supplement and turn heifers out on open pasture,” he added. “That won’t work.”
Dairy budgets show that Missouri producers typically spend hundreds of dollars on grain to raise replacements, Horner said. At today’s feed prices, $200 per heifer could be trimmed with good grazing.
Dennis Turner, of Heifer Haven, Hartville, Mo., will speak on “Managing Dairy Heifer Profitability in a Pasture System.” He raises commercial heifers on contract for dairy-herd owners. He will appear on the program, July 6, at the Holiday Inn Convention Center, Joplin.
On July 8 he will open his management-intensive grazing operation for tours by registered participants. He has 300 acres of improved pastures with capacity for 600 replacements. In addition to feeding, he offers health, nutrition and reproductive protocols, including artificial insemination.
On July 7, one of four featured farm tours will be at Friend Heifer Ranch, Aurora, Mo. This operation raises replacements for New Zealand milking herds located in southwest Missouri.
Much of the grazing conference will be on how to grow and manage quality grass that supports milk production.
Source: MU Extension News
Posted: April 25, 2011 at 6:33 pm
By News Editor
The Dairy Research Institute (DRI) has focused research on the connection between dairy consumption and healthy weight, including among children and adolescents. DRI, formed in 2010 under the leadership of dairy producers through Dairy Management Inc.™ (DMI), strengthens U.S. dairy’s access to and investment in technical research to drive innovation and grow sales in the United States and around the world.
Scientific evidence indicates that consuming milk and milk products does not adversely affect body weight or body composition in children and adolescents.
Moreover, the majority of studies indicate a beneficial or neutral relationship between the consumption of milk and/or calcium and body weight and body composition in children and adolescents, according to results reviewed in a recent issue of Current Nutrition & Food Science, a leading journal that is widely read by nutrition and food scientists.
These results support the positive role that dairy can play as part of a balanced, healthy diet and lifestyle. They also reinforce the notion that dairy should not be singled out as a contributing factor in children who are classified as overweight or obese. Current estimates indicate the prevalence of obesity in children and adolescents could almost double by 2030.
“It’s rewarding for producers to see sound science again confirm dairy’s position as part of a healthy diet,” said Paul Rovey, Arizona dairy producer and chair of DMI, which manages the national dairy checkoff.
The Current Nutrition & Food Science article reviewed 36 observational studies that examined the relationship between dairy food consumption or calcium intake on body weight and body composition in children and adolescents. The results from nearly all of the studies demonstrate either a beneficial or neutral relationship.
The results from the few randomized clinical trials that investigated the effects of dairy consumption on body weight and body composition indicate that milk intake has a neutral effect on body weight and body composition in children and adolescents.
Source: Dairy Management Inc.
Posted: April 25, 2011 at 6:29 pm
By News Editor
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted nine requests for export assistance from Bongards Creamery, Dairy Farmers of America, and Foremost Farms to sell a total of 826 metric tons (2.152 million pounds) of Cheddar cheese to customers in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. The product will be delivered May through October.
In 2011, CWT has assisted members in making export sales of Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Gouda cheese totaling 11,900 metric tons (26.3 million pounds) to 17 countries on three continents.
Assisting CWT members through the Export Assistance program positively impacts producer milk prices in the short-term by reducing inventories that overhang the market and depress cheese prices. In the long-term, CWT’s Export Assistance program helps member cooperatives 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: April 22, 2011 at 1:06 pm
By News Editor
J.V.M. Sales Corp d/b/a Milano’s Cheese Corp. has recently received certification from the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) on a state and national level.
The leading cheese manufacturing company in Linden, N.J. has been in the Falcone family for more than 25 years and is now under the leadership of the founder’s daughter Mary Beth Tomasino, who started working in the company’s finance division and gradually became more involved in all aspects of Milano’s. She became an expert in food safety and quality, obtained certifications from industry organizations and is continuously matriculating in food science and dairy courses, giving her the credence and knowledge she needs in her current position.
As a WBE, Milano’s executives can receive special training provided by WBENC, such as attendance at graduate level executive education programs and tools to increase their ability to operate efficiently, grow their capacity to meet corporate needs and better understand how to compete in a diverse procurement environment. WBENC also conducts a number of research studies on topics and trends that support members’ growth and improvement.
“We are honored to be selected as a 2011 recipient of the WBE Certification,” said Tomasino. “This accreditation will be beneficial as we continue to grow our business and expand our reach across the U.S.”
The WBENC, founded in 1997, is the largest third-party certifier of businesses owned, controlled and operated by women in the U.S. WBENC, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit, partners with 14 regional partner organizations to provide its national standard of certification to women-owned businesses throughout the country. WBENC is also the nation’s leading advocate of women-owned businesses as suppliers to America’s corporations.
Source: Milano’s Cheese Corp.
Posted: April 22, 2011 at 2:08 am
By John Davis
A report out of the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri shows that a federal Dairy Market Support Program (DMSP) could help keep up prices without using any tax dollars to do so.
FAPRI Associate Director and dairy & livestock analyst Scott Brown says they looked at how the National Milk Producers Federation used DMSP during the recession of 2009 to add $2 cwt to milk margins, significant when you consider most margins are around $8 cwt. The way it worked was to cut supplies, and that pushed up prices, without the government having to step in and pump any funds into it.
Brown says while it’s not part of federal dairy policy now, it certainly could be. He says that even in these budget-cutting times, DMSP would be appealing to both sides of the political aisle since it would not require any outlay of tax dollars. Brown adds the best part might be that DMSP wouldn’t be used very often.
You can hear more of my conversation with Brown in this edition of the Milking Parlor: Milking Parlor Podcast FAPRI Report on DMSP
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Posted: April 20, 2011 at 1:42 pm
By News Editor
Dean Foods Co. will sell its milk processing business in Waukesha, Wis., the food maker said Monday.
The plant and its related business are part of a previously announced settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over an antitrust dispute with farmers in the Northeast. Farmers there have complained for years that Dean dominates the milk-buying market and has helped to hold down prices paid to farmers.
Dean Foods agreed to sell the business, which handles milk processing, selling, marketing and distribution, as part of this settlement. It includes sale of the dairy processing facility and equipment, as well as the Golden Guernsey and La Vaca Bonita brands.
Source: Bloomberg Businessweek
Posted: April 20, 2011 at 6:32 am
By Chuck
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What causes higher food prices?” Most people responding seem to believe it’s a combination of factors – 47%. That’s followed by higher gas/energy costs at 23%, speculators at 18%, ethanol at 9% and weather at 3%. I wonder how the response would compare to an audience for a general news website like Fox or CNN. What do you think?
Our new ZimmPoll is now live and asks the question, “How do farmers compare in social media use?” Let us know what you think and thanks for your your participation.
And if you have any questions you want to suggest for future ZimmPolls please let us know.
ZimmPoll is sponsored by Rhea+Kaiser, a full-service advertising/public relations agency.
Posted: April 19, 2011 at 3:29 pm
By News Editor
North American cheese and butter makers are invited to showcase their products made from 100% Jersey milk in the second North American Jersey Cheese Awards, being judged Tuesday, June 21, 2011 in Wisconsin Dells, Wis.
The competition is being held during the annual meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. The contest is sanctioned by the World Jersey Cheese Awards, the first breed-specific cheese competition established in 2008 by the World Jersey Cattle Bureau. The official media partner is Culture, the premier magazine devoted to cheese, with additional support from La Panzanella LLC.
Enter online or contact contest superintendent Sarah Mullen, Customer Service Coordinator with National All-Jersey Inc., at (614) 322-4468 or email smullen@usjersey.com. Detailed instructions for shipping will be provided after entries are made. Products must be received at the judging location on or before June 20, 2011.
A panel of leading industry experts will provide an objective assessment of all entries, which must be made from exclusively Jersey cow milk. Gold, Silver and Bronze awards will be given in nine (9) classes for cheeses. There are also classes for Jersey cream butters and Jersey cultured milk products. Gold Award cheeses will then go forward for the title of Best of Show. Awards will be announced June 23.
There is no fee to enter the contest, or a limit to the number of varieties that a cheese maker can enter. Entries will be accepted through Monday, June 15, 2011. Products must be received at the contest location on or before Monday, June 20.
Classes
1. Fresh unripened cheese, plain
2. Mold ripened soft or unpressed cheese, plain
3. Soft or unpressed milk cheese, ripened, plain
4. Blue vein cheese, any variety, uncut
5. Hard cheese
6. Semi-hard cheese
7. Rind washed cheese
8. Smoked cheese
9. Flavored cheese, sweet and savory
10. Jersey cream butter, any style
11. Cultured milk products
Source: US Jersey
Posted: April 18, 2011 at 2:13 pm
By News Editor
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted four requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America to sell a total of 710 metric tons (1.565 million pounds) of Cheddar cheese to customers in Asia and North Africa. The product will be delivered April through August.
In 2011, CWT has assisted members in making export sales of Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Gouda cheese totaling 11,074 metric tons (24.4 million pounds) to 16 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 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: April 18, 2011 at 2:08 pm
By News Editor
HP Hood has entered into an agreement to sell St. Paul-based Kemps to Dairy Farmers of America (DFA). Both companies declined to disclose the price or comment further, as the transaction still requires regulatory approval.
The Kemps brand, now known for its slogan “It’s the cows,” was created in 1914 by a small creamery in southeastern Minnesota owned by the Kemps family. In 1961, Kemps and two other Upper Midwest dairy companies merged to create Marigold Foods. Marigold changed its name to Kemps in 2002, but in 2004 it sold out to HP Hood.
Hood, one of the largest dairy players in the Northeast, bought Kemps to try to expand into a new market, the Upper Midwest, said Harold Waxman, publisher of Ice Cream Reporter, a monthly newsletter. “I wouldn’t say Hood is dumping Kemps,” he said. “But it may have not reached its targets in the Upper Midwest.”
While nationally Kemps is a small player, in Minneapolis-St. Paul it’s the leader in the ice cream, frozen yogurt and sherbet and sorbet markets, topping major national brands — not an easy task for any regional food maker.
Kemps employs about 900 people in Minnesota and has two milk processing plants in Duluth and Minneapolis; an ice cream and milk operation in Rochester; and a facility in Farmington that makes yogurt, sour cream and cottage cheese.
Dairy Farmers of America is one of the nation’s largest agricultural cooperatives with annual revenue of $9.8 billion in 2010 and 16,000 farmer members, including 1,400 in Minnesota. It has two plants in Minnesota, one in Zumbrota that makes cheese and another in Winthrop that produces non-fat dry milk and other milk-based food ingredients.
Source: Star Tribune; by: Mike Hughlett
Posted: April 13, 2011 at 5:21 pm
By News Editor
As part of the Obama Administration’s efforts to make regulations more effective and eliminate unnecessary burdens, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today exempted milk and milk product containers from the Oil Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule, potentially saving the milk and dairy industries more than $140 million per year. This regulation has been in place since the 1970s, and with this action, EPA for the first time will ensure that all milk and milk products will be formally exempted.
In response to feedback from the agriculture community, EPA determined that this unintended result of the current regulations – which were designed to prevent oil spill damage to inland waters and shorelines – placed unjustifiable burdens on dairy farmers. To ensure that this outdated rule didn’t harm the agriculture community while the mandatory regulatory process proceeded, EPA had delayed SPCC compliance requirements for milk and milk product containers several times since the SPCC rule went into effect. Today’s formal rule change reflects EPA’s commitment to common-sense, responsive, and transparent rulemaking. It’s also consistent with the president’s executive order on improving regulations.
“After working closely with dairy farmers and other members of the agricultural community, we’re taking commonsense steps to exempt them from a provision in this rule that simply shouldn’t apply to them. Despite the myths that have arisen about EPA’s intentions, our efforts have been solely focused on exempting milk and milk products from this regulation — and that exemption is now permanent,” said EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson. “This step will relieve a potential burden from our nation’s dairy farms, potentially saving them money, and ensuring that EPA can focus on the pressing business of environmental and health protection.”
Based on input from the milk industry, EPA previously delayed SPCC compliance requirements for milk and milk product containers until the mandated regulatory process could be completed. In January 2009, EPA proposed the rule to exempt milk containers from the SPCC rule. Milk production is already subject to certain construction and sanitary standards and requirements that help prevent spills.
The final exemption applies to milk, milk product containers, and milk production equipment. In addition, because some of these facilities may still have oil storage subject to the spill prevention regulations, EPA is also amending the rule to exclude milk storage capacity from a facility’s total oil storage capacity calculation. The agency is also removing the compliance date requirements for the exempted containers.
This announcement is consistent with President Obama’s executive order on regulatory reform, which requires federal agencies to design cost-effective, evidence-based regulations that are compatible with economic growth, job creation, and competitiveness. As part of the immediate implementation of that strategy, agencies were asked to develop a plan to ensure that existing regulations are up-to-date, effective, and cost justified. This update to SPCC regulations is in line with that effort.
The SPCC regulations, in place since the 1970s, require facilities storing more than 1,320 gallons of oil to create and implement plans to prepare, prevent and respond to oil spills. The exemption does not apply to fuel oil and other applicable oils stored on farms; farms that store the regulatory threshold of fuel oil and other applicable oils are covered under the SPCC. The rule is intended to prevent damage to the inland waters and shorelines of the United States.
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Posted: April 13, 2011 at 7:45 am
By Chuck
Our last ZimmPoll asked the question, ” How should farmers respond to critical documentaries such as Food Inc.?” It’s not an easy question to answer really. Here’s what our poll results show. 45% said to Let their own actions shape their reputation, 43% said Promote ag through social media, 8% said Be informed but don’t initiate discussion and 3% said Ignore it, it will go away. Well, we know it’s not going away. What else can be done when faced with these types of attacks?
Our new ZimmPoll is now live and asks the question, “What causes higher food prices?” Let us know what you think and thanks your your participation.
And if you have any questions you want to suggest for future ZimmPolls please let us know.
ZimmPoll is sponsored by Rhea+Kaiser, a full-service advertising/public relations agency.
Posted: April 12, 2011 at 6:26 pm
By News Editor
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted three requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America and Darigold to sell a total of 1,350 metric tons (2.976 million pounds) of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese to customers in Asia and the Middle East. The product will be delivered May through July.
In 2011, CWT has assisted members in making export sales of Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Gouda cheese totaling 10,364 metric tons (22.8 million pounds) to 16 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 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)
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Angie Harmon is back with a second got milk? ad. The new ad copy states: “Crowd pleaser. My favorite fans always want to do what I’m doing. So when it comes to getting essential nutrients, I set the example by pouring one more serving of milk a day. One more for me. One more for them. There, everybody’s happy.
