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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.

The event marks 45 years that Jersey breeders have competed on the colored shavings at Expo.

The plant will take in two million pounds of milk per day and be capable of producing 250,000 pounds of whole milk powder.

Farm numbers have declined 6,861, a 30% drop between May 2000 and May 2011. Milk production from the remaining farms is up 29%.

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.

Check cottonseed prices now and consider locking in a portion of your needs for 2012.

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.