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Driven by strong dairy prices, U.S. dairies continue to expand production, herds.

Cooperatives Working Together has accepted 15 requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America, Darigold, Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative, Michigan Milk Producers Association and United Dairymen of Arizona.

Trio of producers endorses Dairy Security Act as 2012 Farm Bill hearings begin.

USDA raises milk production 700 million pounds from February, to 199.7 billion pounds, and lowers 2012 All-Milk Price to $17.60-$18.20 per cwt.

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In 2012, Cooperatives Working Together has assisted member co-ops with export sales of more than 2 million pounds of cheese and butter to 18 countries.

Producers must be nominated by professionals who serve the dairy industry, such as veterinarians, genetic and pharmaceutical company representatives, DHIA field personnel or Extension specialists.

The presidents and CEOs of four large dairy companies call it “alarming” that Congress would consider legislation to limit milk production, increase regulation and allow government interference in free markets.

The agency will evaluate how well farms understand and implement their nutrient management plan and communicate their plan and manure hauling practices to others. Noncompliance can result in enforcement.

The “30x20” effort hopes to grow the state’s milk production to 30 billion pounds by 2020, a 15% increase over the next eight years and a doubling of the annual rate of growth.