Posted: September 30, 2011 at 8:32 pm
By News Editor
The 2010 Dairy Management Inc.™ annual report – featuring highlights of how the dairy checkoff helped impact sales of more than 6 billion additional pounds of milk is now available online.
The annual report provides an update of various dairy checkoff programs, including strategic partnerships with globally recognized companies such as McDonald’s® and Domino’s® Pizza.
The report also includes examples of industry collaboration through the checkoff-led Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy™, which works to protect and grow sales by working through the industry.
Other sections in the report include:
· Fuel Up to Play 60 – an in-school program that aims to encourage healthy eating, including dairy, and physical activity for our nation’s children
· Export marketing – includes those programs led by the U.S. Dairy Export Council® that work to develop and grow export markets for U.S.-produced dairy products and ingredients
· Health and wellness communications – designed to inform health professionals and other thought leaders about dairy’s science-based nutritional benefits
· Dairy Research Institute – created to strengthen the industry’s access to and investment in the technical research needed to drive innovation and grow sales.
· Dairy image – programs that help maintain and build consumer confidence in the U.S. dairy industry.
“The dairy checkoff continues to show how it is leading change throughout the industry,” said Paul Rovey, Arizona dairy producer and chair of Dairy Management Inc.™, which manages the national dairy checkoff. “Thanks to the checkoff’s efforts, the dairy industry experienced unprecedented collaboration and innovation in 2010 that set the table for future success.”
Source: Dairy Management Inc.
Posted: September 30, 2011 at 8:27 pm
By News Editor
The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy®, in affiliation with the Dairy Research Institute™, has announced the U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards, a new program that recognizes dairy farms, businesses and collaborative partnerships for efforts in delivering outstanding economic, environmental and/or social benefit, thus helping to advance sustainability of the dairy industry.
The awards are divided into three categories: dairy farm, dairy processing/manufacturing and energy conservation/generation. Nominations are being accepted through Dec. 1.
The winners will be announced in February and will share their stories and passion for sustainability on a national scale and will be featured online.
The awards are part of the U.S. Dairy Sustainability Commitment, an industry-wide effort to measure and improve the economic, environmental and social sustainability of the dairy industry. Launched in 2008 under the leadership of dairy producers, the Sustainability Commitment has the support and participation of hundreds of organizations across the industry and others from academic, government and nongovernmental organizations.
Source: The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy
Posted: September 30, 2011 at 8:22 pm
By News Editor
Nearly 300 employees of Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA) convened at Real Food Farm in Baltimore, Md. for an afternoon of service.
Volunteers supported two of Civic Works’ largest programs, Real Food Farm and the REACH Partnership school, by preparing land at the farm for the winter and performing multiple site maintenance and beautification projects for both programs. Among the day’s activities were painting a structure used for educational events, weeding hoop houses, mulching pathways, clearing land for additional hoop houses and reclaiming an overgrown wetland wildlife area.
The volunteer event has become a tradition at DFA’s annual training conference, which is held in a different city each year. The activity was coordinated and managed by Business Volunteers Unlimited Maryland (BVU) through a partnership with Civic Works, an organization dedicated to building a future for Baltimore’s youth through community service and skills development. Volunteers worked on Civic Works’ campus in Clifton Park, which is in the Belair-Edison neighborhood of Baltimore.
Through ongoing hunger and nutrition initiatives and volunteer activities such as this, DFA members and staff are able to fulfill one of the Cooperative’s core values — community. Outreach projects are conducted through the DFA Cares Foundation, which was founded to assist DFA’s dairy farmer members and others in agriculture communities affected by natural disasters. Today, the Foundation has expanded to include the DFA Cares Hotline, DFA’s Member Assistance Program and the DFA Scholarship Program.
Source: Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.
Posted: September 30, 2011 at 8:17 pm
By News Editor
Holstein Association USA is seeking applicants for a new Communications & Youth Programs summer internship.
The internship will be based out of the Association’s headquarters in scenic Brattleboro, Vt., and provide valuable hands-on experience, networking opportunities, and personal development to help students prepare for future careers in the dairy industry.
Intern responsibilities will involve assisting with various communications projects and youth programs, including preparations for the National Holstein Convention. Specific tasks will include writing press releases, developing video presentations, preparing information for distribution to the media, photography, videography, feature story writing, working with the Holstein Foundation’s Dairy Jeopardy and Dairy Bowl programs, and a member relations project. The internship will include opportunities for some travel, including attending the 2012 National Holstein Convention in Springfield, Mo.
Qualified candidates will be enthusiastic, energetic and team-oriented individuals who have completed at least their sophomore year in college. Preference will be given to students taking a communications and/or dairy science course of study. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
Applications must be received by December 1, 2011 for consideration. Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, resume with references, college transcript and writing sample (not to exceed three pages) to Holstein Association USA, Attn: Human Resources, 1 Holstein Pl, PO Box 808, Brattleboro, VT, 05302-0808; or email employment@holstein.com.
Source: Holstein Association USA, Inc.
Posted: September 28, 2011 at 2:34 pm
By News Editor
The 18th Annual Accelerated Genetics Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest
was held September 18, 2011 in Viroqua, Wis., with the University of Wisconsin-Madison taking top honors in reasons and overall. The University of Wisconsin-Madison team was coached by Chad Wethal and Brian Kelroy included team members: Abbey Wethal, Mitch Kappelman, Ryan O’Leary and Genevieve Dryak, they took home the coveted Brown Swiss Canton III Traveling Trophy.
Placing second overall at this year’s contest was the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, coached by Sandra Sawall and Steve Kelm. Team members: Ami Cooper, Sara Larson, Labecca Johnson and Nathan Laska. Rounding out the top three teams was the University of Minnesota in third place, coached by Les Hansen, Scott Ellinghuysen and Alicia Thurk. Team members: David Hanson, Jacob Achen, Jayne Esch and Isaac Salfer.
The top overall individual award went to Abbey Wethal from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The other top individuals included (listed in order from 2nd-10th): Ryan O’Leary, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Angela Sellner, South Dakota State University; Mitch Kappelman, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Labecca Johnson, University of Wisconsin-River Falls; Sara Larson, University of Wisconsin-River Falls; Breinne Hendrickson, University of Wisconsin-Madison; David Hanson, University of Minnesota; Brett Hildebrandt, University of Wisconsin-Farm & Industry Short Course; and Jayne Esch,
University of Minnesota.
In the reasons competition the University of Wisconsin-Madison took top honors again with second place going to the University of Minnesota, and third place to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
This contest would not be possible without the tremendous support of the numerous contest and award sponsors. They include: American Guernsey Association, Holstein Association USA, America Jersey Cattle Association, American Milking Shorthorn Society Syndicate, James W. Crowley Fund, Brown Swiss Canton III, Accelerated Genetics, Swiss Valley Farms, Vernon County Agricultural Society, Connie Schmelzer, American Printing/Schumann Printers, Inc., Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Merial Ltd., Sci-Tech Premixes, Milk Products, Inc., Pfizer Animal Health, The Baraboo National Bank, The State Bank of Viroqua, Village Market, Chart Industries, Inc., Boehringer-Ingelheim, Hampel Corporation, Star Blends and Church of Christ.
Source: Accelerated Genetics
Posted: September 28, 2011 at 2:23 pm
By News Editor
Congratulations to Gabrielle Elizabeth Murphy, of Airville, Pa., she was crowned the 55th Pennsylvania Dairy Princess last week. Murphy is the daughter of Donna and Greg Kennard, and Sheri and Patrick Murphy, of York County.
Contestants were judged on public speaking skills, knowledge of the dairy industry, poise and personality. Each contestant prepared a speech, skit, radio spot and poster display promoting milk and dairy products, submitted a scrapbook of promotion activities, and participated in a personal interview with a panel of four judges.
A sophomore at Delaware Valley College, Murphy is studying livestock management and is active in the collegiate Dairy Society, FFA, Farm Bureau and the Block and Bridle Club. A 2010 graduate of Red Lion Area High School, she works part-time at Pennview Dairy Farm, helps on her grandparents’ Alta Vista West dairy farm and plans to become a large animal veterinarian. Murphy is a Little League baseball umpire and a junior firefighter for the Airville Volunteer Fire Company.
Two alternates were chosen to support the new princess. The first alternate is Deidra Bollinger, of Manheim, Pa., Lancaster County. The daughter of Ruby and Darryl Bollinger, she is a senior at Elizabethtown Area High School where she is active in the FFA. Her family operates Darr-Lynn Holsteins, and she is a member of Lancaster County Milk Duds 4-H Dairy Club and Elizabethtown Grange, and enjoys showing cattle and playing the viola.
Chosen as second alternate, Somerset County’s Courtney Brant is the 16-year-old daughter of Mark and Shannon Brant. Her grandparents operate Silver Valley Farms, were they milk nearly 300 Holsteins, of which Brant owns and shows four. Brant is involved with the Somerset County Fair and the Maple Festival and is a member of the Pennsylvania Junior Holstein Association. A junior at Meyersdale Area High School, she is on the varsity cross country and track and field teams.
For the next year, the new state royalty team will represent Pennsylvania’s dairy industry and its 7,400 dairy farm families. The dairy industry is the state’s top agriculture industry, contributing nearly $5 billion to the economy and 45,000 jobs across the state.
Source: All-American Dairy Show
Posted: September 28, 2011 at 7:29 am
By Chuck
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Can farmers effectively reach out to consumers with social media?” The answer was overwhelmingly positive with 75% saying Yes. However, there are some skeptics out there, 25% that said No. What do you think? Can we do it? Are we doing it? Are we making an impact?
Our new ZimmPoll is now live. We’re asking the question, “Do you think the world population will be 10 billion by 2050?” We hear all kinds of predictions on everything from population to climate change. How good are these models? Are they taking into account everything that might happen? Can they? How much stock should we place in them? More questions I know but these predictions are being used to shape policy decisions that have an immediate impact on us. What do you think? Take our poll and feel free to comment. Thank you.
ZimmPoll is sponsored by Rhea+Kaiser, a full-service advertising/public relations agency.
Posted: September 26, 2011 at 5:46 pm
By News Editor
Dairy farm families in Pennsylvania affected by the massive flooding from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee can apply for recovery funding through the state’s Center for Dairy Excellence.
“These tools are needed now more than ever, with many of Pennsylvania’s dairy farm families struggling to know how to move forward after being devastated by the flooding,” said John Frey, executive director of the Center for Dairy Excellence. “Producers can use these programs to plan for the future and work through difficult situations on the farm.”
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has identified a list of the programs that are available to farm families recovering from flood damage. A Dairy Decisions Consultant can help farms assess their individual situation, identify which programs are appropriate and ensure they are taking full advantage of all the resources available.
Up to $1,500 is available for individual farms to work with one of 13 dairy decisions consultants identified by the center who can help farms work through the planning and decision-making process that follows a catastrophic situation. For flood victims, the $250 application fee for this program will be waived.
Up to $1,500 is available for farms through the On-Farm Dairy Resource Team program for farm families who want assistance from a team of individuals to help them identify their needs and develop a plan to move forward. There is no application fee involved in this program.
Source: Pennsylvania Center for Dairy Excellence
Posted: September 26, 2011 at 5:32 pm
By News Editor
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 12 requests for export assistance from Darigold, Dairy Farmers of America and United Dairymen of Arizona to sell a total of 3,076 metric tons (6.781 million pounds) of Cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese to customers in Asia, North Africa and the Middle East. The product will be delivered October 2011 through March 2012.
In 2011, CWT has assisted members in making export sales of Cheddar, Monterey Jack and Gouda cheese totaling 32,785 metric tons (72.3 million pounds) to 20 countries on four continents. That is the equivalent of 723 million pounds of milk, the annual production of 34,400 cows. Sales totaling 444 metric tons were cancelled in September.
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: September 26, 2011 at 3:34 pm
By Cindy Zimmerman
Despite rising feed prices and a hot summer, milk production continues to increase this year, with forecast milk output rising 1.5 percent in 2011 to 195.7 billion pounds, according to USDA.
Cow numbers continue to increase more than expected and output per cow appears to have rebounded from the July and August heat. Cow numbers are projected at 9.2 million head this year, and output per cow was raised slightly from last month to 21,280 pounds for the year.
USDA reports that milk output in August was up over 2% from a year ago, output per cow up 18 pounds over last year, and the dairy herd is now 102,000 head more than 2010 with 3,000 head added just during August.
Prices have been very strong and this year’s average all milk price is expected to set a record $20.40 cwt, up over $4 from last year. “A very strong price and an incentive for milk producers,” said USDA Outlook Board Chairman Gerry Bange. However, Bange says they are revising the 2012 outlook downward. “While we do expect production to be up 1.4%, we think it will be about 300 million pounds less than we thought,” he said. “The reason we came off the 2012 forecast is because we are looking at weaker milk prices for 2012 at $18.30 for the all milk price, and we do expect the higher grain prices to work their way through the system.”
Posted: September 25, 2011 at 6:45 pm
By Cindy Zimmerman
A new dairy risk management strategy that would update existing dairy programs was introduced Friday in the House by Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson (D-MN) and Rep. Mike Simpson (D-ID).
The Dairy Security Act of 2011 would include three main components – a Dairy Producer Margin Protection Program, a Dairy Market Stabilization Program and reforms to the Federal Milk Marketing Order system, according to a news release issued by House Agriculture Committee Democrats.
“If we have another crisis like we had in 2009, when milk prices dropped and input costs skyrocketed, I fear we could lose half our dairies,” Peterson said. “The dairy safety net did not work then and it won’t work if similar events occur now. Producers cannot wait for another crisis or a new farm bill for Congress to fix the broken dairy safety net. Feedback from all sectors of the diverse dairy industry has been instrumental in drafting this bill, and I look forward to continuing these conversations, as well as working with other members of Congress to advance dairy reform.”
“It’s been helpful to me to hear from Idaho’s dairy industry about changes that we can make to the dairy program to prevent another economic crisis like that the industry faced in 2009. I appreciate the cooperative spirit and contributions of the members of the dairy industry thus far and look forward to continuing this conversation as the legislation moves through the committee process. I am confident that the Dairy Security Act of 2011 will provide an effective economic safety net for the U.S. dairy industry while saving taxpayer dollars,” Simpson said.
Both the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) support the proposed legislation. “It’s been a long journey of reforming dairy policy following the difficult days of 2009, when America’s dairy producers lost billions of dollars in equity, but the introduction of the Dairy Security Act is a huge step towards ending an ineffective program, and replacing it with something much better,” said Jerry Kozak, President and CEO of NMPF.
“The Dairy Security Act of 2011 provides producers options to protect their margins and the ability to strengthen exports, both of which will be instrumental in maintaining the vitality of the U.S. dairy industry,” said a statement from DFA.
Read more about the bill here.
Posted: September 23, 2011 at 5:41 pm
By News Editor
Congratulations to Dr. Christian Steenholdt the 2011 Quality Veterinarian of the Year. Steenholdt was awarded the title at the 44th Annual Conference of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners.
Dr. Christian Steenholdt was recognized for his participation in the Dairy Quality Center’s Verified Premium Plus Program during Merial’s Dessert Reception.
“Dr. Steenholdt’s dedication and loyalty to his dairy clients includes the verification process to review various activities on the dairies,” states Keith R. Carlson, Executive Director of the Dairy Quality Center. “Premiums are offered from a local packing plant for cows qualifying when they participate in the VPP Program.”
Merial, a world-leading animal health company, Duluth, GA, and the Dairy Quality Center (DQC), Stratford, IA, co-sponsor this annual award, designed to recognize veterinarians who help dairy producers implement quality management practices within their operation.
Dr. Steenholdt joins a long line of distinguished bovine practitioners to receive the Quality Veterinarian of the Year award. Fellow colleagues receiving Merial’s Veterinarian of the Year award over the last thirteen years includes: Dr. Jeff Dietrich, Dr. James Warling, Dr. Robert Schell, Dr. Brian Mitchell, Dr. Andy Johnson, Dr. Jim Reynolds, Dr. James Jarrett, Dr. DonGardner, Dr. Jill Hollingsworth, Dr. Craig Schank, Dr. Larry Taylor, and Dr. Joe Gillespie.
Source: Merial
Posted: September 23, 2011 at 5:35 pm
By News Editor
Going to World Dairy Expo? Schedule time to join the Dairy Checkoff at seminar called “Leading the Conversation: Answering consumer questions about dairy.”
The seminar is scheduled for Wednesday, October 5 at 1 p.m. in the Mendota 2, Exhibition Hall. Learn how to more effectively engage and communicate with consumers about on-farm milk production.
Answering tough consumer questions about dairy can be challenging. This interactive workshop will help farmers and industry leaders develop skills to better connect with their neighbors, communities and consumers. Attendees will learn how to lead conversations in a positive and effective way using consumer-tested messages. Presenters Jane Hillstrom and Michele Ruby have worked with over 2,000 dairy producers across the country to help prepare them to share their positive stories with consumers.
Source: Dairy Management Inc.
Posted: September 23, 2011 at 5:27 pm
By News Editor
Congratulations to Craig Walton, Emily Thornburg, Gene Iager, Shelby and Harold Rader, Jr., and Amy, Scott, Skip and Steve Lackey of Pleasant Plain, Ohio. Together, the Registered Jersey cow they own, Frederick 2783 Adventure, was named Supreme Champion of the 2011 All-American Dairy Show in Harrisburg, Pa.
Cargill Animal Feed and Nutrition, Inc., sponsored the $3,000 cash award for the supreme champion.
Adventure was chosen from among the top seven breed champions by the judges who placed 1,183 head of cattle in the open shows.
The judges are Eric Topp, Botkins, Ohio; Lee Barber, DeWitt, Iowa; Daniel Sivesind, Waukon, Iowa; Ronald Heffner, Middletown, Md.; Larry Schirm, Laurelville, Ohio, who judged ‘Adventure’ in the Open show; Ted DeMent, Kenney, Ill.; and Matthew Lawrence, Mercer, Pa.
The six other All-American Grand Champions were:
Ayrshire: Sunny Acres Harmon’s Kennedy, Doug Evans and Family, Georgetown, N.Y.
Brown Swiss: Dublin Hill Treats, Ken Main and Peter Vail, Copake, N.Y.
Guernsey: Millborne Tiller Blair-ET, P. Morey Miller, Granby, Conn.
Holstein: Windy-Knoll-View Pledge-ET, James and Nina Burdette, Mercersburg, Pa., Franklin Co.
Milking Shorthorn:Tex-Star Othello Peri, Keith and Donnette Fisher, New Enterprise, Pa., Bedford Co.
Red & White: Sweet Peas Felicity-red-ET, Lloyd and Denise Pease, Susquehanna, Pa., Susquehanna Co.
Source: All-American Dairy Show
Posted: September 23, 2011 at 1:14 pm
By Chuck
The National Milk Producers Federation’s Board of Directors has voted for a revised approach to reforming federal dairy policy, with the key change of “allowing farmers an individual choice between receiving the financial protection of a government safety net, or opting out of such protection.”
You can listen in on a conference call with NMPF about the changes here: NMPF Conference Call
As originally proposed back in 2010, NMPF’s Foundation for the Future (FFTF) program contained a government-subsidized safety net, the Dairy Producer Margin Protection Program, to protect against periods of low milk prices, high feed costs, or a combination of the two. This program offered a Basic level of subsidized insurance coverage, plus the option of Supplemental fixed-cost coverage partially paid by farmers. The FFTF program also contained the Dairy Market Stabilization Program, which was a mandatory means to reduce market volatility by discouraging new milk production during periods of compressed margins.
Under the revised approach backed today by NMPF, the Dairy Producer Margin Protection Program (DPMPP) would continue to be voluntary, but if a producer opts to participate in the DPMPP, his/her participation in the Dairy Market Stabilization Program (DMSP) would then be mandatory. If a producer chooses not to participate in the insurance program, then participation in the DMSP would not be required. As with NMPF’s original reform package, the Milk Income Loss Contract program would be eliminated, as would the Dairy Product Price Support Program.
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Posted: September 22, 2011 at 10:25 am
By Chuck
The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance, Food Dialogues, is now live for your viewing pleasure. You can watch live on the Food Dialogues website or by using the Food Dialogues app on Facebook. That’s where I’m watching.
You can interact by signing in and post your comments and questions. This is what USFRA is looking for and hoping there will be a lot of participation.
Post Update: The Food Dialogues program has ended. If you missed the conversation you can still check the tweet stream with the #FoodD hashtag and it’s my understanding that there will be video in it’s entirety available on the Food Dialogues website.
Posted: September 21, 2011 at 7:26 pm
By News Editor
Congratulations to Duane and Donna Duncan of Carlisle, Pa. the winners of the 2011 All-American Dairy Show Image Award.
The Image Award is presented annually to an individual who has enhanced the image of the All-American Dairy Show with significant contributions to its reputation, prestige and welfare.
With wife Donna by his side, Duane served 45 years as a Penn State Agricultural Extension Educator in Adams and Cumberland counties, with 36 years spent as extension director in Cumberland County. He worked with local farm families, developed youth farm safety and therapeutic horseback riding programs, and educated the non-farm public about agriculture.
Along with a local dairyman, Duane was instrumental in starting the 4-H and FFA Dairy Judging Forum at the All-American Dairy Show. For 37 years, the contest annually hosts more than 250 students who evaluate seven classes of dairy cattle and compete in a management quiz. Donna has been a key partner in coordinating the contest and serving as a scorekeeper since the contest began.
Duane served as the secretary for the Pennsylvania Junior Dairy Show from 1972-1991, and continued to assist with the annual show that boasts between 700-1,000 entries each year. Since 1980, he has served as treasurer of the Pennsylvania 4-H Horse Development Committee. Most recently, Duane and Donna have supported the All-American Dairy Show Youth Showmanship Contest.
Source: All-American Dairy Show
Posted: September 21, 2011 at 7:21 pm
By News Editor
Participants from 23 states have entered the World Forage Superbowl for a chance at over $22,000 in cash prizes. A record 398 entries have been submitted this year, a 43% increase over last year.
Forage categories include standard and brown midrib silage, dairy hay, haylage, commercial baleage, commercial hay, and the new grass hay.
Finalists will be notified in September and invited to attend the Mycogen Seeds Awards Luncheon at World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis. on Wednesday, October 5. In addition, all winning entries will be on display in the Arena Building at Expo for all show attendees to view. Producers are also encouraged to attend any of the seven free Dairy Forage Toolbox educational seminars that will be held in the east end of the Arena. Visit the website for further details of the contest and the seminar schedule.
Cash awards are made possible by the contest’s sponsors and include Ag-Bag, Barenbrug USA, Bridon Cordage, Croplan Genetics, Kent Nutrition Group, Kuhn North America, Mycogen Seeds, National Hay Association, NutriSave Forage Management System, Syngenta and W-L Research.
The 28th Annual World Forage Analysis Superbowl is organized in partnership with AgSource Cooperative Services, AgSource Laboratories, DairyBusiness Communications, Hay & Forage Grower, U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison and World Dairy Expo.
Source: World Dairy Expo
Posted: September 21, 2011 at 7:16 pm
By News Editor
The Holstein Association USA, Inc. board of directors have confirmed their support of Discussion Draft legislation put forth by House Agriculture Committee’s Ranking Democratic member, Collin Peterson (D-MN) and Congressman Mike Simpson (R-ID).
The comprehensive draft covers three main areas:
1. Replacing current dairy product price support and Milk Income Loss Contract programs with a program to protect dairy producer income when the difference between milk and feed prices is less than the specified amount,
2. Establishing a Dairy Market Stabilization Program, and
3. Amending Federal Milk Marketing Orders.
The Discussion Draft is based on proposals developed by the dairy industry in the original Foundation For The Future (FFTF) plan.
According to Holstein Association President Chuck Worden, “The Dairy Market Stabilization part of the program is key, and a major reason for the Association’s support of the program. We plan on continuing to work with Congressmen Peterson, Simpson, and others so that new dairy legislation can be written which will benefit all Holstein Association USA members and dairy producers nationwide.”
To learn more, links to a fact sheet, a detailed summary, and the full version of the discussion draft click here.
Source: Holstein Association USA
Posted: September 21, 2011 at 3:23 pm
By News Editor
World Dairy Expo starts next week, and visitors will have even more opportunities to learn about the dairy industry.
The Outdoor Trade Mall has been expanded again this year, making this the second year in a row the exhibit area increased in size and number of exhibitors. The International Lounge area exhibit space has also been bumped up to accommodate greater needs for global commerce.
The Outdoor Trade Mall is quickly becoming the area in highest demand as companies search for ample display space for new larger equipment. This year, producers will be able to view a wider range of new products in the Trade Mall, from the new side-entry skid loaders from JCB, new forage equipment from Claas to giant TMR mixers from Italian company Storti S.p.A.
This year promises to be the best commercial exhibit display at World Dairy Expo to-date featuring over 130 companies making their first appearance at the event, some that are making their first appearance in North America. This year 120 of the 800 exhibiting companies are from outside of the United States. They represent 28 countries bringing their products and technologies to the global market here in Madison. Without question, dairy producers will want to include the 2011 World Dairy Expo as their one-stop event to view the world’s best dairy industry products and services. A list of participating companies and interactive maps can be found on Expo’s website.
Source: World Dairy Expo
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