Sen. Russ Feingold (D., Wis.) has sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab over reported plans that the U.S. is planning to put dairy on the table of P4 Pacific Trade Pace, which includes New Zealand.
Cooperatives Working Together announced today that it accepted eight export assistance bids last week for the sale of butter, anhydrous milkfat and whole milk powder.
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) announced today that it accepted five export assistance bids last week for the sale of butter, anhydrous milkfat and whole milk powder.
In 2008, the United States will likely export more than $4 billion of dairy products, up nearly 33% over 2007, and triple FROM five years ago.
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) announced today that it accepted five export assistance bids last week for the sale of cheese, butter and whole milk powder.
The crash of global dairy markets in mid-2008 put U.S. exports on course for a decline in 2009, ending a streak of six straight years of expansion.
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) applauded yesterday’s introduction of a House bill that would allow for open travel for all Americans to Cuba and further facilitate U.S. agricultural exports to that nation.
Cooperatives Working Together announced Thursday that it is reactivating its Export Assistance program, effective immediately, to boost sales of U.S.-made cheddar cheese.
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) testified yesterday in favor of a recently introduced House bill that would foster additional U.S. agricultural exports to Cuba, and permit open travel for all Americans to that nation.
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted four bids from Darigold and two bids from Foremost Farms for export assistance for a total of 959 metric tons (2.1 million pounds) of Cheddar cheese to the Middle East.
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted three bids from Foremost Farms of Baraboo, WI, and two bids Dairy Farmers of America of Kansas City, MO, for export assistance for a total of 1,571 metric tons (3.5 million pounds) of Cheddar cheese to the Middle East, Europe, and Australia.
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) today said it accepted one bid from Darigold, two bids from Foremost Farms, three bids from Land O’Lakes, and seven bids from Dairy Farmers of America for export assistance for a total of 1,572 metric tons (3.5 million pounds) of Cheddar cheese to the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
Cooperatives Working Together announced today that it accepted six export assistance bids last week for the sale of butter, anhydrous milkfat and whole milk powder.
The California dairy industry has “a tremendous opportunity” in the China market, says Western United Dairymen CEO Michael Marsh, who’s just returned from a 10-day trade mission sponsored by the California Milk Advisory Board.
For the fiscal year to date (October 2009-February 2010), the value of U.S. exports has totaled $49.064 billion while imports have tallied $30.744 billion, for a trade surplus of $18.320 billion. That compares to a surplus for the same period a year ago of $11.737 billion.
The Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) program announced today that it is expanding the types of cheese varieties eligible for export bonuses to include Gouda, Colby, and Monterey Jack.
Cooperatives Working Together announced today that it accepted five export assistance bids last week for the sale of cheese, butter, anhydrous milkfat and whole milk powder.
On April 21, China notified the United States it would block imports of U.S. dairy products May 1 due to alleged deficient export certification. However, USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service is not saying what that “deficiency” is.
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) announced today that it accepted four export assistance bids last week for the sale of butter, anhydrous milkfat and whole milk powder.
China will grant the U.S. 30 days to work with Chinese authorities to secure agreement on a new health certificate for food-grade dairy exports to the Asian nation
The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) today applauded the announcement by China granting the U.S. 30 days to work with Chinese authorities to secure agreement on a new health certificate for food-grade dairy exports to China.
Colorado dairyman Les Hardesty was elected chairman of the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC)
Rabobank’s Australian-based Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory division says pricing in international dairy markets remained extremely firm in U.S. dollar terms through early May, although they softened very slightly at the most recent auction.
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted one bid from Darigold and one bid from Land O’Lakes for export assistance on a total of 108.4 metric tons (239,000 pounds) of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese to the Middle East and Asia.
Dairy economists from the Universities of Missouri and Wisconsin, as part of their 11-part series on dairy policy, point out the two-edged nature of these agreements.
Through late May 2010, CWT has assisted in the sale of 34.5 million tons of cheese.
Cooperatives Working Together accepted eight export assistance bids last week for the sale of butter, anhydrous milkfat and whole milk powder.
Cooperatives Working Together accepted three export assistance bids last week for the sale of cheese and anhydrous milkfat.
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted bids for export sales of Cheddar cheese to the Middle East and Asia.
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) announced Monday that it accepted eight export assistance bids last week for the sale of butter, anhydrous milkfat and whole milk powder.