Michigan Milk Messenger: July 2015

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VOL. 98 | ISSUE 1 | JULY 2015

Inside this issue:

Herd Health Plans

What to Include and How to Get Started

Michigan Milk

MESSENGER Columns 4

MMPA Matters

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Quality Watch

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News & Views

Aiming for Long-Term Gains Michigan Dairy Industry Conference

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10 Legislative Watch

The Prestons Travel to D.C.

July Features 12

Q&A with MSU Food Systems Fellowship Intern: Jared Lyzenga

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Telling Your Farm’s Story: Herd Health Plan How-To

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16 Dairy Day at the Capitol

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Q&A with John Dilland Fellowship Intern: Emily Helsen

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MMPA 4-H Milk Marketing Tour

MMPA Headquarters, June 17-18, Novi, MI

Departments

Cover Story

20 Merchandise

Cole, Max and Ty Wardin

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celebrate our nation’s

Quality Premiums

22 Freeliners

Independence Day on their family’s farm in St. Johns.

24 Classifieds

Flip through this month’s

25 Policies

issue to learn more about

26 Market Report 27 Staff

the 2015 MMPA 4-H Tour and Herd Health Plan ‘‘how to” basics.

Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) Michigan Milk Producers Association, established in 1916, is a member owned and operated dairy cooperative serving approximately 2,000 dairy farmers in Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin and Ohio.

Board of Directors Officers

Directors-At-Large Ken Nobis, St. Johns................................ 989-224-6170 or 248-474-6672, ext. 201 Rodney Daniels, Whittemore............................................................... 989-756-4935

Ken Nobis, President

Dan Javor, Hastings............................................................................ 269-948-8345

Mark Halbert, Vice President

Mark Halbert, Battle Creek................................................................. 269-964-0511

Eric Frahm, Treasurer Joe Diglio, General Manager/ Secretary

James Reid, Jeddo............................................................................. 810-327-6830

District Directors 1. Hank Choate, Cement City.............................................................. 517-529-9032 2. Tim Hood, Paw Paw........................................................................ 269-657-5771

Josep Barenys, Assistant Treasurer

3. David Pyle, Zeeland........................................................................ 616-772-1512

Todd Hoppe, General Counsel

5. Brent Wilson, Carson City............................................................... 989-584-3481

4. Corby Werth, Alpena....................................................................... 989-464-5436 6. Tony Jandernoa, Fowler.................................................................. 989-593-2224 7. Eric Frahm, Frankenmuth............................................................... 989-652-3552 8. Leonard Brown, Sandusky.............................................................. 810-648-4505

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MMPA MATTERS

Aiming for Long-Term Gains

by Ken

Nobis

President

I’m certain most dairy producers remember the advertising slogan that asked the question “Got Milk?” If I were to ask a roomful of MMPA members that same question today, their thoughts might leap to a vision of milk being put into a lagoon rather than into a shopping cart. This, of course, is not a pretty vision, and it raises questions among our members.

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excellent job of managing our plants and have processed as much as 20 percent above the engineered capacity of the facilities.

So the first question you probably have is, “Why didn’t you see this coming?”

This might have been good enough, but other unforeseen problems created a perfect storm. Market disruption in an eastern state, for example, caused milk moving east to find a home instead in Michigan. This was a motivating factor behind MMPA having to find a new destination for 41 million pounds of milk each month.

Your staff at MMPA located a home for that milk, but the situation remains extremely tight at the moment. MMPA can handle all of our member milk on any given day if all customers are accepting their expected volumes of milk and MMPA plants experience no unexpected interruptions. When everything is humming along at or above capacity, even a minor delay can cascade into a situation where milk has to be discarded.

We did anticipate production increases (although not this fast), but we did not anticipate this past year’s market disruptions. MMPA members invested $100 million in plant expansion and modernization in the last six years to handle the expected production, resulting in significant increases in capacity at both Ovid and Constantine. The MMPA staff members at both plants have done an

MMPA isn’t the only entity discarding milk from the marketplace. I think it is important to recognize discarded milk represents only a small percentage of the total volume of milk we market and the same is true for other cooperatives discarding milk.

It’s also important to note MMPA is measuring up very, very nicely in delivering a competitive pay price, according to our research.

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through a period of accelerated growth in milk production in the MMPA market area and beyond. We have experienced rapid growth in the past, but not to this degree and not as widespread. Prior to completing the Ovid plant expansion in 2009, we had a plan in place to ship any excess production to distant plants for processing. We put that same plan into action this year when it was practical.

However, lack of processing capacity now covers a much, much larger area than just Michigan. So the distance and cost to transport milk to plants with excess capacity isn’t a viable option in the current situation. Because milk is a perishable product, discarding excess is the only solution.

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When we talk to members and explain the situation as I have done in this column, they understand what is happening much better, but they still want to know whether there is light at the end of the tunnel. Yes. We think there is light at the end of the tunnel. Due to the high quality of milk our members deliver to MMPA and the excellent service our staff provides our customers, we have had increasingly more processors contacting us to inquire about possible supply arrangements in recent months. We have every reason to believe some of those confidential discussions will lead to new markets for MMPA. MMPA is in a growth phase, and we expect some short-term pain before we reached the long-term gain. We expect to see continued growth in domestic and global demand for dairy products. We are confident our MMPA members want to experience continued success. We believe we are well positioned to make that happen, but it will require patience and cooperation from all of us to weather this temporary market disruption.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me or someone at the MMPA office if you need more information or have questions I haven’t answered. My cell phone number is 248-996-3757, and my email address is nobis@mimilk.com. I always look forward to hearing from members.

QUALITY WATCH

Michigan Dairy Industy Conference: Speculating on the Dairy Horizon

by Krista

Beeker

Member Representative

What’s on the dairy horizon, you may ask? Industry professionals gathered in Holland, Michigan in May for the 71st Michigan Dairy Industry Conference (MDIC) to hear dairy experts attempt to answer this very question. Along with other industry professionals, MMPA member representatives and lab technicians spent the day hearing from experts on spores in milk and milk products, biosecurity and the worldwide milk market. Attendees also toured the Hudsonville Creamery ice cream plant in Holland.

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GROWING BUZZWORD

in the dairy industry is “spore.” MMPA’s Amandeep Dhillon, director of quality, shared her knowledge of the subject with MDIC attendees. Spores are bacteria with the ability to survive the heating process of pasteurization and can ultimately cause product spoilage and shorten shelf-life. Their heat resistance is the result of their unique cellular structure. Controlling spore-forming bacteria is being addressed on several levels including on farms and in plants.

The number one way to ensure lowspore milk is equipment and facility maintenance. Plants and processors work tirelessly to stay on schedule with proper cleaning, maintenance and inspections even with the record volumes currently being processed in the region. On the farm level, controlling spore-formers means focusing on the environment of the cows and milk. Keeping cows clean and using a proper udder routine can assist the plants in starting the manufacturing process with low-spore milk. Like the plants, equipment cleanliness and maintenance is extremely important. Minimizing opportunities for spore-forming bacteria to grow and flourish in the equipment should be at the forefront of farmers’ minds.

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Biosecurity is another industry priority. There has been increased media interest about the spread of zoonotic diseases on farms. Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s (MDARD) Dr. Michael Neault said: “Goals for biosecurity are: 1. bring no pathogens onto a location; 2. take no pathogens off the location and; 3. assist in disease control.”

Writing standard operating procedures (SOP) and enforcing its contents can be helpful for farms. Whether it is managing new and sick animals or having visitor protocols, using a biosecurity plan can minimize disease outbreaks in many cases. Some SOPs to consider include: visitor check-in with farm management, limited access to animals who are more susceptible to illness and isolation of sick and new animals until further testing can be done or an appropriate wait time has elapsed. Lastly, it is important to keep poultry and swine away from dairy operations to minimize spread of zoonotic diseases.

In addition, MDARD’s Terry Philibeck recapped the National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments (NCIMS) held in Portland, Oregon in April.

Highlights included the passage of

proposal 211, developing a pilot study to expand required testing of milk for drug residues beyond betalactams, and failure of proposal 103, lowering the legal somatic cell count from the current 750,000 cells/mL to 400,000 cells/mL. A state may have additional or stricter requirements than the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO), but not differing. Philibeck eluded to discussions regarding Michigan lowering the state level to 400,000 cells/mL. Another important topic from the conference was the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA.) It was strongly advocated to address the gaps between the FSMA and PMO, resulting in amendments to bring the PMO in compliance with FSMA. Market conditions are another hot topic of conversation among dairy producers. Currently, there is an abundance of milk in our region which puts pressure on milk prices. Michigan is still a growing dairy state. In fact, milk production for Michigan was up 6.5 percent in April compared to 2014. These conditions make it even more important for the 50 percent of Michigan farms that did not enroll in the Dairy Margin Protection Program in 2015 to sign up for the 2016 calendar year at their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office between July 1 and September 30, 2015.

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Upcoming Events

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CWT Extended to 2018 The board of directors of the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) voted on June 10 to continue Cooperatives Working Together (CWT), the farmer-

Stakenas Farms Breakfast on the Farm, Freesoil

20-24 Michigan Dairy Expo, Lansing

funded export assistance program, through 2018 at the current funding level of 4 cents per hundredweight.

“With the United States exporting the equivalent of one-seventh of its milk

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production, today’s vote will help ensure that this country remains a consistent

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Chairman Randy Mooney said.

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Hood Farms Family Dairy Breakfast on the Farm, Paw Paw

and competitive supplier of dairy products to the world,” NMPF Board

CWT is a voluntary membership program funded by contributions from MMPA and 36 other dairy cooperatives as well as more than 100 individual farmers.

13-14 MMPA OYDC Conference, Novi

The money raised by their investment is being used to strengthen and stabilize

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alone, CWT will export the equivalent of 1.07 billion pounds of milk to customers

Pleasant View Dairy Breakfast on the Farm, Jonesville

the dairy farmers’ milk prices and margins. Through the first five months of 2015 in 28 countries on five continents.

For more information about CWT, visit www.cwt.coop.

State Representatives Visit MMPA Ovid Plant

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ine members of the Michigan House of Representatives Agriculture Committee and various legislative staff members learned more about the importance of dairy farms and processing while touring the MMPA Ovid Plant on June 11. The delegation observed the cooperative’s new butter churn and other

plant processing areas. The event concluded with an ice cream social with cooperative representatives.

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MMPA Advisory Committee District 1 Art Riske, Hanover...............................................517-524-6015 Clark Emmons, Fayette, OH.................................419-452-6764 Jeff Alexander, Sand Lake....................................517-563-8729 Perry Cisco, Hudson.............................................517-404-7997 Carlton Evans, Litchfield.......................................517-398-0629

District 2 Richard Thomas, Middlebury, IN...........................574-825-5198 Donald Bever, Delton............................................269-671-5050 Jim Droscha, Charlotte.........................................517-543-5577 Michael Oesch, Middlebury, IN.............................574-825-2454 Danny Ransler, Gobles.........................................269-628-4218

District 3 Burke Larsen, Scottville........................................231-757-2090 Bill Stakenas, Freesoil..........................................231-757-9340 Gary Nelsen, Grant...............................................231-834-7610 Tim Butler, Sand Lake..........................................616-636-8567 Nico Eadie, Conklin..............................................616-550-4041

District 4 Dave Folkersma, Rudyard....................................906-478-3023 Steve Brock, Daggett............................................906-753-6439 Ron Lucas, Posen................................................989-379-4694 Marvin Rubingh, Ellsworth....................................231-588-6084 Jeremy Werth, Herron..........................................989-464-4022

District 5 Tom Jeppesen, Stanton........................................989-762-5399 Bruce Benthem, McBain.......................................231-825-8182 Amy Martin, Leroy................................................231-388-0496 Mike Rasmussen, Edmore....................................989-762-5380 Bill Jernstadt, Big Rapids......................................231-796-4650

District 6 Kris Wardin, St. Johns..........................................989-640-9420 Aaron Gasper, Lowell...........................................616-897-2747 Steve Thelen, Fowler........................................... 989-640-1075 David Reed, Owosso............................................989-723-2023 Jamie Meyer, Ionia ..............................................989-640-3372

District 7 Eric Bergdolt, Vassar............................................989-652-6500 Steve Foley, Millington..........................................989-871-4028 Rod Fowler, Chesaning........................................989-845-6131 John Bennett, Prescott.........................................989-345-4264 Scott Kleinhardt, Clare..........................................989-386-8037

District 8 Mike Bender, Croswell..........................................810-679-4782 Scott Lamb, Jeddo................................................810-404-8003 Mike Noll, Croswell...............................................810-404-4071 Tim Kubacki, Sebewaing......................................989-883-3249 Dale Phillips, Marlette...........................................989-635-7917

At-Large Mark Crandall, Battle Creek..................................269-660-2229 Tom Wing, Bellevue..............................................269-660-0498 Bill Blumerich, Berlin............................................810-395-2926 Chuck White, Fowlerville......................................517-521-3564

Register Today! MMPA and Land O’Lakes Advanced Calf Care Schools Mark your calendars for a MMPA and Land O’Lakes Advanced Calf Care School in your area.

n Tuesday, August 4 - Lapeer County Tech Center 690 N. Lake Pleasant Rd., Attica, MI 48421 n Wednesday, August 5 - Hillman Community Center 24220 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Hillman, MI 49746 n Thursday, August 6 - Osceola County Fairgrounds Community Building 101 Recreation Ave., Evart, MI 49631 Live calves will be available for hands-on management practice and an educational necropsy is scheduled to help attendees understand the inner workings of calves’ digestive and circulatory systems. The morning will consist of classroom-style training on topics including colostrum and newborn calf management. In the afternoon, a local vet will lead demonstrations and answer questions at each school. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., the agenda kicks off at 10 a.m. and concludes at 3 p.m.

MMPA members and member employees may register by contacting Marianne Gasiewski at 248-474-6672, ext. 215 or Gasiewski@mimilk.com. Attendees will be charged a $10 fee to cover lunch and material costs.

Class size is limited to 30, so register today!

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MAY PRICES SHOW SLIGHT REPRIEVE The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported the May Class III milk price is $16.19 per cwt., up 38 cents from April, but $6.38 below May 2014. The May Class IV price is $13.91, up 40 cents from April but $8.74 below a year ago.

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LEGISLATIVE WATCH

The Prestons Travel to Washington, D.C.

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BY BRIAN AND CARRIE PRESTON

S SPRING WORK WINDS DOWN FOR dairy producers, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) staff continues at a hurried pace working on legislative topics affecting the national dairy industry. Young cooperators from around the country gathered in Washington, D.C. June 8-10 for the Young Cooperator (YC) Dairy Policy and Legislative Forum to learn about the issues facing our industry and how NMPF works to keep product moving across the world.

The conference started with the YC Conference Planning Committee where we worked with the other council members to plan the fall NMPF YC Conference. There were many great ideas tossed around and the council developed a fun and educational agenda for YCs around the nation.

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After the council meeting, 80 YCs gathered to learn more about NMPF legislative issues of focus. The staff gave a quick overview of each of the most pressing issues and had a question and answer period, giving YCs an opportunity to ask questions and understand all the issues. Following the Q&A session, we were treated to a bus tour of our nation’s capital.

Tuesday morning brought an opportunity to hone in on topics we discussed with legislators later in the day. NMPF staff broke down the three most important issues: Trade Promotion Authority (TPA)/Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) legislation, GMO voluntary labeling and the school nutrition legislation.

Our visits were very timely to discuss the TPA legislation as the House of Representative was expected to take a vote later in the week. The Senate already passed the bill, and we urged the House

to do the same. TPA legislation is very important to our industry as it would give direction on trade priorities to U.S. negotiators and provide for a straight “yes or no” vote by Congress on finished trade deals.

TPP is a regional trade negotiation involving 12 countries and is very near completion, but will be hard to implement without the passage of TPA. We hope the TPP can help open up export markets to Japan and Canada without giving New Zealand an unfair advantage in our domestic market. Dairy exports are vitally important to the financial well-being of U.S. dairy farmers and processors. Without access to foreign markets, prices are negatively affected.

We also learned more about the School Milk Nutrition Act. This act would reaffirm the requirement for milk to be offered at every school meal and for age-appropriate serving sizes to be distributed. The legislation would enable the option for schools to provide low-fat (1 percent) flavored milk rather than only fat-free.

The last issue we learned about in depth was the GMO Voluntary Labeling Bill, H.R. 1599. This bill would eliminate confusion of labels, advance food safety, inform consumers and provide consistency in labeling. It would help alleviate the patchwork of GMO laws around the country and allow consumers to experience a consistent labeling system across the nation.

Following the legislative briefing, we traveled to Capitol Hill to meet with Senator Gary Peters and staff members of both Senator Debbie Stabenow and Representative Tim Walberg.

On Wednesday morning, we heard from the country’s only dairy farmer congressman, California House Representative David Valadao at the NMPF Political Action Committee (PAC) breakfast. Rep. Valadao spoke about the importance of NMPF as advisers and the amazing job they do as representatives of the dairy industry at the national level.

Following the PAC breakfast, the NMPF board of directors met and discussed the importance of TPA/TPP legislation and what changes need to be made to TPP to make it a better opportunity for dairy exports. The board also discussed CWT funding. Earlier in the year there was a proposal to increase the cooperative contribution from 4¢/cwt. to 6¢/cwt. The board voted to continue the CWT program and keep the contribution rate at 4¢/cwt.

The YC Dairy Policy and Legislative Forum proved to be an outstanding opportunity for us to travel to Washington, D.C. and learn from NMPF about the importance of staying active in the political process. This also enabled us to speak to Michigan legislators about the importance of the dairy industry to Michigan’s economy.

TOP: BRIAN PRESTON DISCUSSES LEGISLATIVE ISSUES WITH JONATHAN HIRTE, LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR FOR REP. TIM WALBERG. MIDDLE: CALIFORNIA HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID VALADAO, THE ONLY DAIRY FARMER CONGRESSMAN, SPOKE ABOUT THE VALUE OF THE NATIONAL MILK PRODUCERS FEDERATION. BOTTOM: CARRIE PRESTON SHARES HER VIEWS ON GMO LABELING, TPA AND TPP LEGISLATION WITH SENATOR GARY PETERS.

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FEATURES

Q&A with MSU Food Systems Fellowship Intern Jared Lyzenga Our 2015 Food Systems Fellowship Intern Jared Lyzenga is spending the summer visiting member farms to research udder hygiene and subclinical mastitis. Get to know Jared!

Tell us a little about yourself.

I grew up in Byron Center, Michigan.

I spent time working on a dairy farm in Dorr and it sparked my interest in the dairy industry. I graduated from Michigan State University (MSU) in 2013 with an animal science degree through the Production Animal Scholars pathway.

I am now enrolled in the university’s veterinary school and will be graduating with my DVM in May of 2017.

Why did you apply for MMPA’s internship?

I applied for this internship to help broaden my experience within the dairy industry. I would like to specialize in dairy medicine after I graduate, and this internship is helping me gain valuable experience. I also saw the internship as a great way to network with members of the dairy industry and build on my communication skills to become a more desirable candidate when searching for a job after graduation.

“I am intrigued with how every dairy operation is run differently and that some practices may work great at one dairy may not work at another dairy right down the road.”

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What do you like most about working in the dairy industry?

I really enjoy being able to interact with producers and other members of the industry on a daily basis. I have been able to create friendships with truly amazing people through my involvement within the industry.

Dairy producers are a great group of people to work alongside, and I believe I will really enjoy working with them as a veterinarian.

Why are you interested in dairy?

I am intrigued with how every dairy operation is run differently and how some practices that may work great at one dairy may not work at another dairy right down the road. I hope as a veterinarian I will be able to solve problems for dairy producers, making their business run more efficiently and profitably.

What does your internship entail?

During my internship, I work on my research project by examining udder hygiene to determine how it relates to new infection rates of the mammary gland of dairy cattle. I travel to various MMPA herds to assign cows udder hygiene scores and use the DHIA test results to determine if there is a correlation between udder hygiene and subclinical mastitis. At the end of the study, we hope to have results that are useful to the MMPA producers.

What have you learned on the job so far?

My first day of orientation at the Novi headquarters was a real eye opener for me. I was very impressed with how many people are involved with the cooperative and how well they must work together as a team for the co-op to function properly. I learned there is a lot more to marketing milk than what I imagined, and I am excited to learn more about the process through the rest of my internship.

What’s your favorite dairy product?

My favorite dairy product is ice cream.

I am always up for ice cream no matter what time of the year it is!

What are your future plans?

After I graduate from veterinary school, I plan to join a multi-doctor practice with a good mentor who will help me adjust as a new veterinarian. I want to stay in Michigan and work at a practice that specializes in dairy cattle.

To help provide experiences for veterinary students focused on serving the food animal industry, the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine established the Summer Food Systems Fellowship Program in 2006. By joining forces with food industry partners, like MMPA, the goal of this program is to provide a training experience that broadens the student’s vision of the food industry.

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Telling YOUR Farm’s Story: Herd Health Plan How-To Every farm is different. From pastures to freestall barns, robotic milkers to conventional milking parlors, each farm has its own procedures that work best for the operation. A Herd Health Plan (HHP) describes each farm’s individualized approach and should encompass all aspects of daily life on the farm.

A PREVIEW OF THE NMPF SAMPLE HHP IS SHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES.

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he Herd Health Plan (HHP) is a component of the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) program.

Alongside written standard operating procedures, an employee code of conduct, an employee training record and painful procedure management procedures. All MMPA members must have a written HHP

by December 2016. Currently, 92 percent of all milk marketed

by MMPA comes from producers enrolled in the FARM program.

“The HHP is your farm’s story of everything that happens day-today. From biosecurity to freestall maintenance to manure handling to milking, the HHP must cover it all,” Member Representative Lindsay Green said. “A good way to describe the HHP is a daily operating plan that is farm-specific.”

Compiling a HHP is not difficult, but can take considerable time. Green estimates drafting an HHP requires 20 to 40 hours progressing from the initial stages to final approval from a veterinarian. The process involves three steps:

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Step 1: Draft

Step 3: Obtain Approval

WRITE A DRAFT OF EVERY TASK

WHEN THE HHP IS COMPLETE,

AND PROCEDURE ACCOMPLISHED

THE HERD’S VETERINARIAN

TO KEEP THE FARM RUNNING ON A

MUST REVIEW AND APPROVE ALL

DAILY BASIS. “I recommend farmers

ASPECTS OF THE PLAN. The farm’s

plan their HHP by going through a normal day and writing down every action completed and what steps it takes to make those things happen,” Green advised. “This process develops a rough outline of the farm story.”

member representative will want to verify the HHP is complete, but the document does not need to be approved by MMPA. The HHP must be updated and reviewed annually and any time there is a change in daily operations. At all times, the HHP must be a farm-specific, accurate representation of the dairy operation.

Owners must ensure all employees have read and understand the HHP.

Step 2: Finalize CONSULT WITH YOUR VETERINARIAN AND NUTRITIONIST TO FORMALIZE ANIMAL CARE AND FEEDING PROCEDURES. Most

veterinarians are well informed about the FARM program and have a skeleton of the HHP which can be individualized for each farm.

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If you have questions about the FARM program or HHPs, please contact your member representative.

If your veterinarian is unfamiliar with HHPs, they should direct questions to Lindsay Green at 989-488-8159 or Drew Rupprecht at 269-986-6793.

NMPF created a sample HHP to help farmers understand what the end result should look like. HHPs will vary greatly from farm-to-farm.

To download the full document, visit www.nationaldairyfarm.com/ resources.

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Sample HHP Sections Biosecurity procedures demonstrate how to reduce the chances of infectious diseases, carried by people and animals, from being spread. (p2) Receiving and administering animal health products procedures should describe proper handling, storage, record-keeping and administration of cattle health products. (p3) Dairy cattle unit procedures show how to maintain proper management of the herd through daily and weekly procedures. (p6) Cattle receiving, handling and selling procedures are an important component of the HHP to ensure all cattle received are healthy and source verified, and to ensure all cattle sold have met withdrawal dates and are shipped with complete health records. (p7) Sick cow treatment procedures provide treatment and supportive care to assist recovery or rehabilitation of animals suffering from injury or illness. (p8) Non-ambulatory animal care procedures describe how to provide comfort and support to animals with injury or illness and how to humanely euthanize animals when necessary. (p10) Feed and water quality assurance procedures demonstrate how feed and water quality are used to sustain healthy livestock. (p12)

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Buttering Up Consumers at Dairy Foods Awareness Day In celebration of June Dairy Month, legislators, staff and dairy processors gathered on June 10 on the Capitol lawn to sample dairy products and learn more about Michigan’s $14.7 billion dairy industry.

DAIRY FOODS AWARENESS DAY is an annual showcase of the dairy industry working to remind lawmakers and consumers alike of the importance of local dairy farm families to Michigan’s economy and dinner tables. The Michigan Dairy Foods Association has sponsored and organized this event for more than 20 years.

MMPA joined 10 other state dairy processors in the shadow of the Capitol building to hand out dairy products and spread the word about the state’s leading agricultural segment. The cooperative

called attention to the capabilities of the recently expanded butter churn in Ovid by passing out butter cookies, fuzzy “I love milk” stickers and bookmarks filled with Michigan dairy facts.

“Promotion of the dairy industry to lawmakers is essential, and Dairy Foods Awareness Day is an excellent avenue to spotlight the impact of dairy farmers in Michigan and ensure the needs of our industry are well-represented,” Director of Member Relations and Public Affairs Sheila Burkhardt stated. “Our local dairy farmers are vital to our state, and MMPA is proud to be a local company serving them in many facets including awareness efforts for 99 years and counting.”

To show his support for milk and the dairy industry, former Detroit Lions wide receiver Herman Moore joined in the festivities by signing autographs and taking photos with fellow milk lovers.

Moore participates in the national Fuel Up to Play 60 program that encourages students to make healthy choices by staying active and eating right.

TOP: MICHIGAN DAIRY AMBASSADORS EVELYN OKKEMA, BRIDGET MOORE, MADELINE MEYER AND KRISTEN BURKHARDT VOLUNTEERED AT THE EVENT. LEFT: FORMER DETROIT LIONS WIDE RECEIVER HERMAN MOORE ADDRESSES THE CROWD OF LEGISLATORS, STAFF AND DAIRY PROCESSORS DURING DAIRY FOODS AWARENESS DAY. RIGHT: MADELINE MEYER DISTRIBUTES DAIRY PRODUCTS TO LEGISLATORS.

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In addition, nine Michigan Dairy Ambassadors were on hand to assist vendors with their dairy promotion efforts. The Michigan Dairy Ambassadors are high school and college students trained in dairy promotion, education and outreach. Ambassadors represent the dairy industry at different industry events, including Dairy Foods Awareness Day, throughout the year.

Alongside MMPA, Ashby’s Sterling Ice Cream, Country Fresh, Dairy Farmers of America, Dean Foods, Hudsonville Ice Cream, Kroger, Michigan State University Dairy Store, Philos Foods, Prairie Farms and Quality Dairy also had displays.

Q&A with John Dilland Fellowship Intern: Emily Helsen

“I am attracted to the dairy industry because it plays an integral part in the everyday life of so many people.”

Learn more about Emily Helsen, the 2015 John Dilland Fellowship intern, and how she’s assisting the MMPA Ovid Plant and Member Relations Department this summer.

Tell us a little about yourself.

I am from the small town of Ravenna in West Michigan. My grandparents were dairy farmers, and I have been around agriculture my whole life. I was very involved in my local FFA chapter throughout high school and have continued that passion for FFA at Michigan State University through the Collegiate FFA chapter. I am currently a junior studying agribusiness management with a minor in agronomy. This internship gives me my first in depth look into the dairy industry.

Why are you interested in dairy?

I am attracted to the dairy industry because it plays an integral part in the everyday life of so many people. Not many consumers stop and think how that glass of milk or tub of butter finds its way into the fridge. The process of taking raw milk from the cow to a finished product is cool to see, and I’m glad I get to learn about it this summer.

What does your internship entail?

This summer I will be working with Amandeep Dhillon on quality assurance projects at the Ovid plant. Later, I will work with the member relations team in Novi on communication projects including the Messenger. I will attend various meetings, tours and events.

What do you hope to learn on the job this summer?

From this internship, I hope to absorb a lot of knowledge about the dairy industry and the intricacies of the manufacturing process. I also hope to learn the basics of member relations through my work with the Messenger and by attending various events. Keep an eye out for my article in the August issue!

What is your favorite dairy product?

My favorite dairy product is ice cream.

What’s next for you?

After graduating from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness management, I plan to work for an agricultural company in their marketing or public relations department.

The John Dilland Fellowship Program is named in honor of John Dilland, former MMPA general manager, who retired after 35 years of service. The intent of the program is to encourage high caliber students to consider careers at MMPA, a business uniquely suited to enhance the financial health and management of family dairy producers.

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FEATURES

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MMPA 4-H Milk Marketing T O U R

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he 78th Annual MMPA 4-H Milk Marketing Tour brought youth from around the state to the MMPA headquarters in Novi, Michigan on June 17-18.

Twenty members of 4-H clubs and FFA chapters were immersed in the

operations of the dairy cooperative and educated about milk marketing principles.

The two-day conference—co-sponsored by MMPA and Michigan State University Extension—is the longest running 4-H tour in existence with over 4,000 participant alumni.

Throughout the tour, participants see how milk travels from the farm to the consumer while learning about the role of milk marketing cooperatives.

“Youth development and education is a key strategic priority for MMPA and the dairy industry. As older generations of dairy farmers, employees, service providers and industry leaders shift off of their operations and out of their respective positions, we want to prepare the next generation for a successful transition,” Joe Diglio, MMPA general manager, said. “We feel a responsibility to ensure those stepping up to fill these roles understand the cooperative advantage and the basics of milk processing, hence our continued support of this tour as well as 4-H and FFA leadership opportunities.”

Dairy-related presentations by MMPA president and staff members during the tour helped students understand the many people and job functions required to keep a cooperative up and running. The students also learned how milk is processed through a dairy plant and visited the Michigan Dairy in Livonia to see firsthand what happens to milk after it leaves the farm. Two of last year’s participants, Madeline Meyer and Lance Frahm, chaired the event.

“The 4-H Tour was an eye-opening experience. I learned about the processes used in the dairy industry to produce and change milk into a variety of products,” Nic Grifka, from Peck, Michigan, said. “The education from this tour helped me better understand the dairy industry and advanced my goal of one day taking over the family farm.”

The participants with the highest scores on a dairy industry and cooperative quiz administered at the end of the tour will be invited to interview in East Lansing on Monday, July 20. The top five interviewees will be announced during the State 4-H Dairy Banquet on Thursday, July 23 and awarded a paid trip to the National 4-H Dairy Conference in Madison, Wisconsin.

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This year’s attendees included: Crystal Bromley Hart Cameron Cook Pewamo Mackenzie Delong North Branch Julia Doughty Remus Cody Ekkel Fremont Rachel Ekkel Fremont Nic Grifka Peck Mason Horning Manchester Jenna Kingsley Webberville Grant Kundinger Sebewaing Leah Larsen Scottville Leta Larsen Scottville Calvin Minnis Webberville Cole Minnis Webberville Forrest Nash Elsie Evelyn Okkema Blanchard Allison Schafer Westphalia Alexandrea Shephard Peck Autumn Stowe Webberville Paige Wilson Webberville

TOP LEFT: MMPA 4-H TOUR CO-CHAIRS, LANCE FRAHM AND MADELINE MEYER, LED THE TOUR. TOP RIGHT: MASON HORNING, LEAH LARSON, JENNA KINGSLEY AND ALEXANDREA SHEPARD FORM A MOCK COOPERATIVE DURING A TEAM CHALLENGE ON THE MMPA 4-H TOUR. BELOW: PARTICIPANTS AND CHAPERONES VISIT THE MICHIGAN DAIRY IN LIVONIA, MICHIGAN TO LEARN HOW MILK IS PROCESSED INTO A VARIETY OF DAIRY PRODUCTS.

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MERCHANDISE

M-1 Teat Dip Mixing System Update

Liquid Hand Soap

One of the reasons we moved the merchandise

The merchandise warehouse has always carried Dial liquid hand soap in the 14 ounce package. After comparing prices, we determined the 7.5 ounce package was considerably cheaper per ounce. We will now carry the 7.5 ounce package instead. We will still carry the one gallon refill. Prices for both products are listed below.

warehouse to a new facility in Mt. Pleasant was to accommodate the installation of Ecolab’s M-1 teat dip mixing system. MMPA is pleased to announce by the time this magazine hits your mailbox, installation will be complete.

Using the M-1, MMPA will mix water with Ecolab’s concentrates to offer several reduced cost options for both ready-to-use and concentrated teat dip.

Stock #

Description

Member Price

6300

Liquid Hand Soap (7.5 oz)........................$1.84

6301

Liquid Hand Soap Refill (1 gallon)...... $22.01

Water and concentrate are mixed at proper amounts according to a “recipe” stored in the system’s computerized filling equipment. This recipe determines the percentage of active killing agent and the emollient package for the dip being produced.

The computer uses a scale to weigh the ingredients and automatically shuts off when the predetermined package volume is reached.

MMPA plans to be mixing in earnest by the end of July and will have more information on products when they become available.

Order your MMPA Merchandise through your milk hauler or call: Duane Farmer Supervisor 989-317-8370 Toll Free: 877-367-6455 Orders (Novi): 800-572-5824 then dial 2 Fax: 989-317-8372

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M-1 TEAT DIPPING MIXING SYSTEM

Improve bottom-line $$. Lower feed costs. Maximize production.

Ingredients from your trusted source.

Zeeland Farm Services, Inc.® MI: 866.888.7082 Fax: 616.772.7067 www.zfsinc.com

Low Fat Hominy 7% minimum protein 7% maximum fiber 4% minimum fat

Citrus Pulp

16% maximum fiber 6% minimum protein 2.1% maximum calcium 2% minimum fat

Valero Meal

34% minimum protein 13% maximum crude fiber 4% minimum fat

Traditional ZFS® Menu Soybean meal, soybean hulls, cereal feed, cottonseed, distillers, gluten, canola meal, beet pulp, wet feeds, and more!

PREMIUMS MERCHANDISE

MMPA Quality Premium Program Somatic Cell Count premiums and deductions (in addition to Federal Order SCC Adjustments computed in the producer pay price) will be paid at the following levels: 50,000 or below.......................................+55¢/cwt.

51,000-75,000...........................................+50¢/cwt.

76,000-100,000.........................................+45¢/cwt.

101,000-125,000......................................+40¢/cwt.

126,000-150,000......................................+35¢/cwt.

There will be a deduction of 10¢/cwt. for: • Greater than 100,000 Raw Bacteria Count A high raw count deduction will be waived if the producer has received the quality premium the previous three months for raw bacteria count.

To qualify for Raw and PI Bacteria Count premiums there must not be any of the following during the month: • Positive drug residue

151,000-175,000......................................+30¢/cwt.

• Abnormal freeze points

176,000-200,000......................................+25¢/cwt.

• High load count shipment or rejected load shipment

201,000-225,000......................................+20¢/cwt.

• #3 or #4 sediment

226,000-250,000......................................+15¢/cwt.

• Raw Bacteria count over 100,000

251,000-300,000......................................+00¢/cwt.

The count levels for raw and PI will be determined on one test run per month.

301,000-400,000...................................... - 30¢/cwt.

401,000-500,000....................................-$1.00/cwt.

501,000-600,000....................................-$1.50/cwt.

601,000 and greater.............................-$2.00/cwt.

A payment of 5¢/cwt. will be added for each of the following, if the count is equal to or below: • 10,000 Raw Bacteria Count • 20,000 Pre-Incubated (PI) Count

To qualify for MMPA SCC premiums there must be:

Chemical, Sanitizer and Teat Dip Contact Information These are service personnel only.

Order your Member Merchandise supplies through your hauler.

ECOLAB 24 - Hour Medical Emergency Hotline: 1-800-328-0026 For Service, call the Ecolab Service Message Center 1-800-392-3392 or Stan Palmer 5303 E. Swan Drive #3 Port Clinton, OH 43452

• No abnormal freeze points during the month

419-797-2101

To qualify for MMPA volume premiums there must be:

Ben Johnson

• No abnormal freeze points during the month • An average somatic cell count of 750,000 or less

4461 Cambridge Dr. Port Huron, MI 48060 810-824-0636 Jason Koerth 7509 Aborcrest Dr. Portage, MI 49024 269-207-3773

MMPA Member Testing Fees Payment for testing will be made through an automatic milk check deduction. All costs are listed per individual sample.

Cow Tests: $1 Cow samples May be tested for: Culture for Streptococcus agalactiae, Strep non ag, Staphylococcus aureus, coagulase negative staph, gram negative and/or SCC. Additional testing can be coordinated through your MMPA member representative to include: Raw bacteria count and components.

All herd tests must be scheduled with the laboratory through your MMPA member representative.

All costs are listed per individual sample.

• Mycoplasma Cultures.................. $12 • Bacteriology Cultures.................. $13 – Includes identification of bacteria and drug susceptibility.

• Bovine Viral Diarrhea - PCR................................................. $40 - ELISA.............................................. $6 • Johne’s Milk Test - PCR................................................. $40 - ELISA – cows............................... $6 - ELISA – tank................................ $10 • Bovine Leukosis Test - ELISA – cows............................... $6 - ELISA – tank................................ $10 • Milk Pregnancy ELISA................. $4.50 Lab test results by mail: $2/month

Additional Tests Available:

Pat Mitchell 7273 N. Rollin Hwy. Addison, MI 49220 517-403-0928

A & L Laboratories 24 - Hour Medical Emergency Hotline: 1-800-424-9300 Jeff Timm NW 8665 C.R. M Shawano, WI 54166 612-840-0555

All tests must be scheduled through your MMPA member representative or the laboratory for proper sample submission protocol.

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FREELINERS To place your freeliner ad please call 1-800-572-5824, ext. 202, or fax 248-426-3412, or email your ad to: com.

Bulls Registered Holstein Bulls: We now have a nice selection of service age bulls, sired by top AI sires.

Green Meadow Farms, Elsie, MI. 989-862-4291 or see our website at www.greenmeadowfarms.com.

Service age Holstein bulls. Call Steve Alexander, 810-622-8548 evenings or 810-404-8548.

Service age Reg. Holstein bulls, deep pedigrees, some red carriers.

Jenesis Genetics, 231-924-6163 or 231-225-8615.

Registered Holstein breeding bulls, all AI sired from top bulls, b&w, red, red carrier and some polled, high production, low SCC herd. Bulls are priced to sell. Ver Hage Holsteins, 269-673-4886 or 269-217-6076, ask for Tim. www.verhageholsteins.com.

Service Age Holstein Bulls, Black & White, Red & White, calving ease, high components. Wardin Bros.

989-642-3262.

Registered year old Jersey bull.

Fertility tested. Grand Prix x Verify x Maximus. This guy should improve looks, butterfat and protein.

Dam and granddam excellent.

517-238-5684.

Equipment H&S 7 plus 4 forage wagon, 16-ft.

12-ton tandem gear. Case IH 600 forage blower. NH 56 sidebar rake.

Pequea hay fluffer. Patz 98B 16-ft. silo unloader. P&D ring drive 20-ft. silo unloader. (3) DV300 milker units.

Misc. 1 & 2 inch glass pipeline.

231-893-1594.

International 4800 field cultivator, 32-ft. $8,000 or best offer. Sunflower disk 1231, 21-ft. $7,500 or best offer.

1989 John Deere 4450, clean tractor, everything works. $24,500 or best offer. Call 231-425-6913.

Ford NH versatile bi-directional 9030 tractor with 7414 loader 3 pt. hitch, drawbar both ends.

Also 2300 NH 16-ft. sickle hay head and frame for mounting on 9030 or will fit NH 2450 and 2550 windrowers. 906-647-7638.

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John Deere grain drill model FB, 15 hole with seeder, hydraulic lift, $300. 616-837-8982.

18-ft. belt elevator, $350. 20-ft.

X-fold Brillion cultipacker. Two 1,500 gal. septic tanks, $350 for 1, $600 for the pair. 810-724-8825.

Gehl 1160 Merger, good condition, $2,000 or best offer. 989-268-5789 leave message if no answer.

Bale grappler holds 15 small squares, $3,000. Weighted bags. 50 free stalls, $25 each. Blower type for harvestore silo. 810-404-2738.

Dairy Equipment Sunset 1,000 gal. bulk tank with a 4 hp. Tecumseh pressure and tank washer. Surge electrobrain liquid dispensing automatic pipeline washer. Double 10 milk parlor. 2-in. pipeline and 10 milking claws. 989727-3784. Call and make an offer.

800 gal. Zero bulk tank with 5 HP compressor $800.00 has 2 newer agitators. 1500 gal. Dari-kool with new 5 horse compressor new agitator, recording thermometer $7,500.00.

Henke roller blower $1,500.

989-302-2299 or 989-585-3642.

Used 1500 gal. Delaval milk cooler with washer. Asking $8,000.00 obo.

Used 42-ft. 6-in. pipe houle pump with fill pipe. Asking $9,500.00 obo.

1 year old 10-ft. Patz feed conveyer.

Excellent condition. Asking $1,700.00 firm. Used stationary hoof trimming chute. Asking $2,000.00 obo.

McBain, MI. Contact 231-878-6098 or 231-878-6097.

Bou-Matic sort gate with 200 pedometer I.D. collars.

Call 231-373-4673.

1500 gal. Surge bulk tank, good condition, $5,500 obo. 2005 John Deere 6420 MFWD with 640 loader, 6,746 hours, new front tires, $2,950 obo. 12- row anhydrous tool bar, $1,500 obo. 1947 R Moline, $650 obo. 616-218-9350.

Muszynski@mimilk.

Miscellaneous Part time milker needed on 300 cow dairy in Fremont area.

Call 231-218-4134.

Corn silage and snaplage for sale.

Delivery available. Call 231-250-8592.

Dairy Farm 367.11 acres farm in Cheboygan, Mich.

At present it’s a dairy farm, but it can be a place to raise heifers, or beef, etc. 400 free-stall barn, + other bldg. Think outside the box, how much are you paying per month to have someone raise your short bred heifers, we’re doing 100 right now for $2 a day, do the math, for what it cost you a month to farm them out, you could have a heifer farm of your own at what you’re paying per month for someone else to raise them. 130 acres of alfalfa will be planted this year, 200 ac. of wheat all in for 2015. You can pretty much raise anything up here that you can down state. We rent another 600 acres with highest rent $40 ac. Price is $990,000, and we are ready to make a deal. Call 517-202-9421 or 231-625-2036 to talk and have info +pictures sent out.

Wanted Registered Holsteins. Call Brent at 989-551-0681.

Cow size freestalls. Call or text 616-634-2958.

Freeliner Policy The Freeliners column is open to current MMPA members who wish to advertise— at no charge—goods or services relating directly to their dairy farm operations.

• An item submitted will be published for no more than two consecutive months (one month, unless otherwise requested).

After that, it will be withdrawn.

• It will be published again for no more than two consecutive months only if the member resubmits the item by writing or calling the Novi office.

• Reference to a name of a firm or other commercial enterprise with which a member is involved will be deleted, with permission of the member.

• If the member does not wish such deletion, he/she may choose to have the item published as a Classified Ad at the regular per-line Classified Ad rate.

• Freeliners must be received by the 10th of the month preceding the desired month of publication.

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CLASSIFIED ADS

Cost for classifieds is $20 per ad, up to six lines. All ads must be received by the 10th of the month before the month of desired publication. Send check or money order for $20 for up to 6 lines with your order. MMPA neither sponsors nor endorses products or services advertised in the Messenger. You may submit your ads by: MAIL:

Classified Ads | Michigan Milk Messenger

P.O. BOX 8002, Novi, MI 48376-8002

EMAIL:

Muszynski@mimilk.com

OPPERMAN GROOVING: We can fix your scabbled floors. Diamond sawed grooves, no hammering or cracking of concrete. No hoof damage. Call Opperman Grooving Inc., Portland.

517-647-7381.

DAVIDSON CEMENT GROOVING, INC:

FAX: 248-426-3412

REGISTERED HOLSTEIN BULLS OVER 100 SERVICE AGE BULLS FOR YOUR SELECTION! A special herd sire or a truck load of breeder bulls.

Ready to go to work on your farm!

GREEN MEADOW FARMS 6400 Hollister Road, Elsie, MI 48831 Phone: 989-862-4291

No water needed. Wider, rougher grooves for better traction. We also offer texturing for your previously

• Sired by the top sires from the U.S. and Canada • From our top production cows

www.greenmeadowfarms.com

grooved floors. Three operators will travel Michigan and other states. No

200 gallons & larger, Sunset &

interest payment terms. Established

Mueller, 1-800-558-0112.

since 1987.

Call 1-800-

365-3361.

ALFALFA HAYLAGE (excellent and fair grades) and corn silage.

CONCRETE GROOVING BY TRI-STATE

989-723-1886 or 989-277-1414.

SCABBLING, home of the 2” wide groove. Best traction, lowest

BARN WHITE WASHING AND CLEANING

prices. (800) 554-2288. www.

WITH HIGH PRESSURE AIR: Serving all

tristatescabbling.com

Michigan and Indiana. Miller Spray Service, Inc. 574-825-9776.

A SURE WAY TO KEEP YOUR COWS UPRIGHT! Concrete grooving/ texturing brings existing grooves back to 100% efficiency & provides high quality traction in new & old concrete, fast service. BLUE RIBBON HOOF TRIMMING, LLC. 989-635-1494.

Concrete Grooving and Texturing

PTO and Automatic Start Generators

FOR SALE: 5000-4000-3000-2500-2000-

Call: Jeff Brisky - Owner

1-800-248-8070 M-40 South Hamilton, MI 49419

1500 OH MUELLER LATE MODEL BULK TANK MILK TANKS, complete, will trade.

1-800-558-0112.

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Toll Free: 1-800-294-1202 Cell: 1-716-353-1137

www.hamiltondist.com

POLICIES MERCHANDISE

MMPA Policy on Drug Residue in Milk MILK ON FARM – DRUG RESIDUE SUSPECTED

MILK SHIPPED — POSITIVE DRUGS CONFIRMED

If a member suspects milk in the farm bulk tank contains drug residue:

If a member ships milk from the farm and testing by approved laboratory methods show that the milk contained drug residue, the member will be assessed the penalties imposed by the state regulatory agency and be disqualified for raw and PI bacteria count premiums.

1. Call a MMPA member representative to have the milk in the tank tested. A “hold” must be placed on the tank contents until the test results are known.

OR 2. The member can test the milk on the farm. If dumped, the member must be sure to take the stick reading, record the number of pounds of milk and report the information to their member representative.

• If the tank tests negative (no drugs present), the milk may be released and shipped.

• If the tank tests positive (drugs present), the member representative will authorize the member to dump the tank of milk. The member will be paid 75% of the value of the tank of milk involved.* • If for any reason MMPA personnel must pick up samples at the farm for testing three or more times within 12 consecutive months, the member involved will be charged $25 per trip.

If a loss is incurred by MMPA due to the disposal and/or non-marketability of a load of milk or milk products containing drug residue, then the member responsible will be provided an invoice for the entire value of the loss plus transportation and disposal costs as required by the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance.

This invoice may be submitted to the member’s insurance carrier.

MMPA must receive settlement on the invoice within 90 days of issuance. If settlement is not made within 90 days, the full amount of the invoice will be deducted from the next milk check unless other settlement arrangements are made.

Milk from that member’s farm tank must be tested and found clear of drugs before the next tank of milk can be picked up.

A hauler whose entire load sample shows the presence of drugs will be charged the amount of an average shipment on that load if the individual member samples all show negative.

ALL POSITIVE DRUG RESIDUE SHIPMENTS MUST BE REPORTED TO THE ENFORCEMENT AGENCY.

MMPA Milk Quality Policy QUALITY QUESTIONABLE When a member suspects that the milk in the farm bulk tank is of poor quality they should call a MMPA member representative who will authorize milk in the tank to be dumped. If the member dumps the milk on their own, they must be sure to take the stick reading and record the number of pounds of milk, and report the information to the member representative.

If the milk is dumped, the member will be paid 75% of the value of the tank of milk involved.* In order to receive payment for an added water voluntary dump, the member must install a Swingline Safety Switch. The Swingline Safety Switch can be ordered from the Mt. Pleasant warehouse.

The MMPA member representative will verify the switch has been installed. Reimbursement for the Swingline Safety Switch and the voluntary dump will then be made to the member.

The member assumes all liability for losses incurred as a result of shipping poor quality or contaminated milk.

MILK SHIPPED – HIGH BACTERIA COUNT If… 1. a load of milk is received (unloaded) at a dairy processing plant and, 2. a sample from the load has a bacteria count of 300,000 or more and, 3. testing of the individual member samples on that load identifies the member or members having a bacteria count of 300,000 or more, then the member or members involved will be charged the value of onehalf of one day’s production** and will be disqualified for raw and PI bacteria count premiums. * The member will only be paid for two (2) voluntary dumps in a rolling 12 month period. ** For members using more than one bulk tank, the assessment will be based on the value of milk in the tank or tanks in violation of the MMPA quality policy.

REJECTED LOAD SHIPMENT If… 1. a load of milk is rejected (not unloaded) at a dairy processing plant and, 2. the milk cannot be sold through normal Grade A channels for reasons of quality which results in the load being sold or disposed of at a loss to MMPA, and, 3. testing of the individual member samples on that load identifies the member or members that caused the contamination or rejection of the load, then, the member or members responsible will be charged the full value of the loss to MMPA plus transportation and disposal costs, and be disqualified for raw and PI bacteria count premiums except for loads rejected for temperature.

4. MMPA will provide an invoice to the member for the amount of the loss, to be submitted to the member’s insurance carrier.

MMPA must receive settlement on the invoice within 90 days of issuance. If settlement is not made within 90 days, the full amount of the invoice will be deducted from the next milk check unless other settlement arrangements are made.

If a member has three or more occurances within 12 consecutive months, that member must appear before the MMPA board of directors to review steps taken on the farm to correct the quality problem which will enable MMPA to continue to market the milk for this member.

HAULER A hauler whose entire load sample exceeds 300,000 cells per mL bacteria count will be charged the amount of an average shipment on that load if the individual member samples all are less than 100,000. A hauler will be responsible for all costs incurred by MMPA for loads rejected for temperature.

Charges and assessments made under this program will be withheld from milk checks of members or haulers involved.

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MARKET REPORT

Statistical Summary

| FOR MILK MARKETED IN MAY 2015

Market Statistics - Mideast Federal Order #33 (pounds)

National Trends

This Month

% Year Ago

Change

Total Class 1 Sales

501,399,071

513,558,857

-2.37

Total Class 2 Sale

337,925,731

205,922,386

+64.10

Total Class 3 Sale

316,241,315

546,688,953

-42.15

Total Class 4 Sale

331,070,810

274,686,095

+20.53

Total Production

1,486,636,927

1,540,856,291

-3.52

33.7%

33.3%

Class 1 Utilization

(million pounds)

2015

2014

% Change

Production

California

3,647 3,754 -2.9

Wisconsin

2,498 2,392 +4.4

Idaho

1,229 1,200 +2.4

New York

1,221

1,190

+2.6

Pennsylvania

962 933 +3.1

Texas

910 925 -1.6

Mideast Federal Order #33

Michigan

887 824 +7.6

Total Producers......................................................................................................................... 5,801

Minnesota

819 789 +3.8

New Mexico

707

Washington

582 578 +0.7

Avg. Oth Solids Test................................................................................................................5.74%

Ohio

485 479 +1.3

Avg. SCC - MMPA................................................................................................................. 164,000

Indiana

350 342 +2.3

Avg. Daily Production per farm............................................................................................ 8,267 Avg. Protein Test.......................................................................................................................3.03% Avg. Butterfat Test...................................................................................................................3.65%

Component Pricing Information Mideast Federal Order #33

724

-2.3

*Total U.S.

17,175

16,934

+1.4

*U.S Y-T-D

82,398

81,046

+1.7

*For 23 States

Protein Price /lb.....................................................................................................................$2.5206 Butterfat Price /lb..................................................................................................................$2.0599 Other Solids Price /lb...........................................................................................................$0.2533 Class III Price @ 3.5%.............................................................................................................. $16.19 Prod. Price Diff /cwt. - Mich Mkt........................................................................................ ($0.41) Uniform Price @ 3.5%............................................................................................................ $15.78 SCC Adjustment /cwt /1000........................................................................................... $0.00081

AMS Survey Prices Product

Monthly Avg

Cheese /lb................................................................................................................................. 1.6557 Butter /lb................................................................................................................................... 1.8725 Nonfat Dry Milk /lb................................................................................................................ 0.9464 Dry Whey /lb............................................................................................................................. 0.4450 26

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MMPA STAFF MERCHANDISE

MMPA Field Staff*

Novi Headquarters

Northwest Area

Main Office Local line............................................................................................................ 248-474-6672

Ben Chapin, Supervisor, Blanchard.................................................................. 989-289-0731 Frank Brazeau, Energy Auditor, Oconto, WI.................................................. 906-250-0337 Lyndsay Earl, Ludington....................................................................................... 231-519-2455 Sarah Michalek, Portland..................................................................................... 248-305-0537 Deb Navarre, Leroy................................................................................................. 248-520-3580

Toll free............................................................................................................... 800-572-5824 General Manager Joe Diglio....................................................................................................................... ext. 200 Chief Financial Officer Josep Barenys.............................................................................................................. ext. 240

Dirk Okkema, Blanchard..................................................................................... 248-756-2062

Member Services Dean Letter....................................................................................................... 989-289-9251

Northeast Area

Milk Sales/Dispatch Carl Rasch...................................................................................................................... ext. 244

Christy Dinsmoore, Supervisor & Mastitis Management Specialist, Fairgrove.............................................. 248-513-7920 Lindsay Green, Energy Auditor, East Lansing............................................... 989-488-8159 Ashley Herriman, Alpena..................................................................................... 269-245-6632 Angie Kirsch, Harbor Beach................................................................................. 231-414-4539

Laboratory Supervisor Patti Huttula................................................................................................................. ext. 219 Manufactured Product Sales Jim Dodson................................................................................................................... ext. 229

Drew Rupprecht, Clio............................................................................................. 269-986-6793

Quality Amandeep Dhillon..................................................................................................... ext. 305

South Area

Credit/Insurance Cheryl Schmandt........................................................................................................ ext. 210

Ed Zuchnik, Supervisor & Energy Auditor, Three Rivers........................................................................... 269-967-7351 Krista Beeker, Topeka, IN....................................................................................... 269-986-6792 Dave Brady, Grass Lake................................................ 517-522-5965 or (c) 517-937-9061 Elyse Martin, Charlotte.......................................................................................... 810-701-6460 Joe Packard, Kalamazoo....................................................................................... 248-520-3481 Emily Smith, Bronson............................................................................................. 269-535-0822

Other Services Bulk Tank Calibration Gary Best, Lapeer............................................................ 810-664-4984 or (c) 586-484-9279 Merchandise Coordinator, Energy Auditor Katie Pierson, Coleman......................................................................................... 989-289-9686 Mastitis Management Specialist

Human Resources Cindy Tilden.................................................................................................................. ext. 220 Member Relations/Public Affairs Sheila Burkhardt......................................................................................................... ext. 208 Data Processing Gregory Schulkey....................................................................................................... ext. 237 Member Communications Alex Schnabelrauch................................................................................................... ext. 211 Allison Stuby................................................................................................................ ext. 296

Manufacturing Plants Constantine Dave Davis, Plant Manager......................................................................... 269-435-2835 Ovid Colt Johnson, Plant Manager..................................................................989-834-2221

Steve Lehman, Ithaca................................................... 989-875-3441 or (c) 989-330-1638

MMPA Labs Novi (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)

In Michigan................................................................................................................ 800-572-5824 Toll Free 800-233-2405 Ovid (Daily, 6 a.m.-10 p.m.).......................................................................... 989-834-2515 Constantine (Daily, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.).......................................................... 800-391-7560

Merchandise - Mt. Pleasant Duane Farmer, Supervisor Main Line 989-317-8370 Toll Free 877-367-6455

*If you are unable to

reach your assigned member representative, please contact the representatives listed in your area.

Orders (Novi)......................................................................................800-572-5824, then dial 2 Fax.................................................................................................................................. 989-317-8372

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