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Latest Headlines - May 11, 2012
NFU leads coalition calling for Senate floor vote on farm bill
WASHINGTON — The National Farmers Union (NFU) and a coalition of agricultural stakeholders this week sent a letter to Senate leadership urging them to bring the 2012 Farm Bill to the Senate floor as soon as possible.
NFU led the effort, which was supported by more than 125 organizations including the American Farm Bureau Federation, the Midwest Dairy Coalition, National Farmers Organization, National Milk Producers Federation and United Dairymen of Arizona.
“This is one piece of legislation upon which all Americans depend, urban as well as rural,” the letter says. “With limited time remaining before the expiration of current program authorities, time is of the essence.”
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| MCT Dairies brings best of Australia to U.S. with Old Croc aged Cheddar
By Aaron Martin MILLBURN, N.J. — Australian Cheddar is regarded as a premium import in European and Japanese retail markets; however, cheese from the land down under isn’t on many store shelves in the United States. Ken Meyers, CEO of MCT Dairies, is working to change that with the launch of Old Croc, a new line of aged white Australian Cheddar, through Trugman Nash LLC, an affiliate of MCT Dairies. “With the growing demand for bolder, more flavorful cheeses, we’re very excited to introduce this new brand of specialty Australian Cheddar to the U.S. market,” he says. |
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“In 2011, U.S. cheese sales to Southeast Asia, Korea and China/Hong Kong grew to a combined 122 million pounds. Targeting foodservice opportunities could drive those gains significantly in the years ahead and USDEC’s marketing programs will continue to lay the groundwork to build image and increase the overall sector’s recognition of the United States as a quality and committed cheese supplier.” — Angelique Hollister, vice president of cheese and consumer products for the U.S. Dairy Export Council |
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| THINK YOUR DRINK — A display comparing the sugar content of milk to that of other popular beverages was featured during a Milk & Cookies event held in Morgan County, Colo., last month by Western Dairy Association (WDA) and Girl Scouts of Colorado. The two organizations have teamed up for the new Milk & Cookies program venture, which raises money in support of Girl Scout programming. WDA has provided a $10,000 Colorado statewide sponsorship for the series of events to take place in various locations throughout the state. Meadow Gold also serves as the events’ exclusive product sponsor and will showcase several of its dairy products. |
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