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Some 3,000 dairy farms are up for renewal in the coming months.

The cooperative’s Alma Center, Wis., plant will close permanently and its Waumandee, Wis., cheddar cheese plant will be idled indefinitely.

‘What processors claim is a compromise is nothing more than a costly ruse.’ --National Milk Producers Federation

The program recognizes dairy farms and businesses that advance the industry’s commitment to healthy products, healthy communities and a healthy planet.

University of Wisconsin dairy economists predict a recovery period for dairies.

CWT has accepted 9 requests for export assistance from Darigold, Foremost Farms, and United Dairymen of Arizona for customers in Asia, the Middle East and North Africa.

One objective is to explore innovative ways to use products previously considered waste streams from dairy production, processing and handling.

Milk powder prices have risen more than 50% since early March, and butterfat and whey prices have posted double-digit increases.

Inaction puts U.S. “behind the curve."--Jerry Kozak, National Milk Producers Federation.