Michigan Milk Messenger: September 2010

September 2010 Volume 93 Issue 3

Contents Volume 93 Issue 3 www.mimilk.com

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Features

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The John and Barbara Dilland Michigan Dairy Memorial Scholarship to Benefit Students Pursuing Agribusiness Degree at MSU

10 NMPF Supports Mandatory Dairy Pricing

Reporting Measure 11 Lack of U.S. Action Results in Retaliatory

Tariffs on U.S. Cheese Exports 12 2010 Michigan Dairy Expo at MSU

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14 NLSM Program Helps Lower Dairy’s Carbon Footprint 16 Dairy Scholarship Opens Doors for Animal

Science Senior 18 2010 MMPA OYDC Conference 20 2010 District OYDCs 24 MMPA Member Preston Farms Hosts Ice Cream Social

Departments

Managing Editor...................... Sheila Burkhardt Editors............................................ Mindy Pratt

Laura Moser Advertising Manager..................... Karla Macelli Circulation............................................... 4,200

MMPA Matters................................................ 5 Quality Watch.................................................. 6 News & Views.................................................. 8 Legislative Watch............................................ 10 Merchandise Memo........................................ 28 Freeliners........................................................ 30 Classifieds...................................................... 32 Policies........................................................... 33 Market Report................................................ 34 MMPA Lab Lines........................................... 35 MMPA Staff ................................................... 35

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November 2009 Volume 92 Issue 5

On the Cover As the county fair and show seasons wrap up we are reminded in this print by Bonnie Mohr of the “Big Plans” our youth have for their cattle and their future. Read about the annual Michigan Dairy Expo on page 12 to see our industry’s bright future!

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Michigan Milk Producers Association Michigan Milk Producers Association, established in 1916, is a member owned and operated dairy cooperative serving approximately 2,200 dairy farmers in Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin and Ohio.

Board of Directors Officers President: Ken Nobis Vice President: Bob Kran Treasurer: Velmar Green General Manager/Secretary: Clay Galarneau Ass’t. Treasurer: Joe Diglio General Counsel: David VanderHaagen

Mission Statement “To market our members’ milk to the greatest advantage possible.”

Directors-At-Large Ken Nobis, St. Johns .........................989-224-6170

or 248-474-6672, ext. 201 Rodney Daniels, Whittemore.............989-756-4935 Mark Halbert, Battle Creek................269-964-0511 District Directors 1. Earl Horning, Manchester.............734-428-7641 2. Tim Hood, Paw Paw....................269-657-5771 4. Dan Javor, Hastings......................269-948-8345 5. Brent Wilson, Carson City............989-584-3481 6. Velmar Green, Elsie......................989-862-5020 7. James Reid, Jeddo........................810-327-6830 8. Leonard Brown, Sandusky............810-648-4505 10. Eric Frahm, Frankenmuth............989-652-3552 11. Bob Kran, FreeSoil.......................231-464-5889 12. John Kronemeyer, Pickford..........906-647-7638

AdvisoryCommittee District One Hank Choate, Cement City Danny Hart, Grass Lake Dennis Huehl, Chelsea Carlton Evans, Litchfield

517-529-9032 517-206-1966 734-475-1051 517-398-0629

District Six John Hufnagel, Westphalia Anthony Jandernoa, St. Johns Terry Nugent, Lowell David Reed, Owosso

989-593-2900 989-593-2224 616-691-8424 989-723-8635

District Two Donald Bever, Delton Francis Burr, Mendon Richard Thomas, Middlebury, IN Susan Troyer, Goshen, IN

269-671-5050 269-778-2697 574-825-5198 574-533-4506

District Four David Bivens, Bellevue Jeff Butler, Nashville Mark Crandall, Battle Creek David Lott, Mason

269-758-3980 517-852-1859 269-660-2229 517-676-4593

District Five Tom Jeppesen, Stanton Bill Jernstadt, Big Rapids Robert Lee, Marion Mike Rasmussen, Edmore

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989-762-5399 231-796-4650 231-743-6794 989-462-5380

District Ten John Bennett, Prescott Jim Judge, Mt. Pleasant Scott Kleinhardt, Clare Michael Schwab, Standish

989-345-4264 989-866-2482 989-386-8037 989-846-4764

District Eleven District Seven Bill Blumerich, Berlin Pat Bolday, Emmett Scott Lamb, Jeddo Keith Wood, Kingston

810-395-2926 810-395-7139 810-327-6135 989-683-2070

Jim Good, Caledonia Frank Konkel, Hesperia David Pyle, Zeeland Bill Stakenas, Freesoil

616-891-1414 231-854-8041 616-772-1512 231-757-9340

District Twelve District Eight Mike Bender, Croswell 810-679-4782 Tim Kubacki, Sebewaing 989-883-3249 Dale Phillips, Marlette 989-635-7917 Steve Schulte, Harbor Beach 989-479-9339

Robert Barron, Gladstone John Bloniarz, Bark River Corby Werth, Alpena Jeremy Werth, Alpena

906-786-7027 906-466-5537 989-379-3772 989-464-4022

MMPA Matters

By Ken Nobis President

PAC Makes a Difference

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s autumn approaches, wherever you live in these United States of America, you are nearing one of our most cherished freedoms: the opportunity to vote for the people you think are most qualified to lead our free society. We won’t all agree that the candidates who are selected are the best for the job, but we will accept the majority rule and move forward with those who have been elected as best we can. Most of us will even give them the benefit of the doubt, trusting that they will make an honest effort to represent even those who voted against them as they accept the mantle of leadership.

Between now and Election Day we will be subjected to political rhetoric — likely more than we will want to hear. Much of it will be so mean spirited that by Election Day we will probably want to unplug the radios and televisions and smash the telephones. The sound bites make it difficult to separate the wheat from the chaff.

Evaluating candidates is difficult under any circumstances, but that job is even more difficult in a state such as Michigan, due to the revolving door created by term limits. For example, for the first time ever, Michigan will replace its entire executive branch and almost half of the 148 members of the legislature.

It’s like your favorite football team graduating one half of the team and replacing them the following year with recruits who have never played the game. That rookie-loaded team will need substantial coaching, as will the rookie-loaded executive and legislative branches of Michigan’s government. We can’t expect them to know how their actions as our

representatives affect us unless we keep them informed. Our job as voters doesn’t end on Election Day, because communication with our elected officials has to continue for as long as they are in office.

Term limits and other developments in our industry and in the area served by MMPA make communication with elected officials a very important function for our co-op for many reasons. We work hard to build relationships with all elected officials, whether they were our first choice for the position or not. We have come to understand that our elected officials welcome the interaction, and this is true with those we did not support as well as with those who did receive our support. We recognize, too, that the disconnect between food producers and food consumers continues to widen. With that recognition comes the realization that we need to place emphasis on education so that legislators and regulators understand our industry.

Developing relationships with those in government leadership positions and our friends on the Senate and House Ag committees helps us to educate and to make the best use of limited time and resources.

More emphasis has been placed on MMPA’s Political Action Committee (MMPAC) in recent years because of this increased need for building relationships through political involvement. We view our PAC as a valuable tool that we feel we use very efficiently and effectively for educational purposes.

Providing financial support for candidates we know to be friends of the dairy industry is another tool made possible by our PAC. Our

PAC, though it has grown, does not provide substantial financial support, but nevertheless, it does put financial resources behind our words.

When the election results are final, MMPAC’s hard work will begin. We will start to build relationships as soon as possible.

Explaining the economic impact of the dairy industry and the valuable infrastructure that we have established in this region is critical.

For example, when the Senate and House Ag committees are in place and the Chairs have been appointed, we will make contact and offer to testify before their committees so that we can describe our dairy industry. Having relationships in place makes it easier for our elected officials to ask questions whenever they arise, whether when one of our members is testifying formally or at any time in the future.

We are pleased with the increased involvement we’ve had in our PAC, and I hope that we have given you confidence that supporting the MMPAC is money well spent. If so, remind your fellow members that with more involvement we can be even more effective. A PAC is no substitute for individual involvement in the political process. It can, when used correctly, enhance the impact we can have, helping us to direct a more equitable future for the dairy industry. Our organization and our members working together can make a difference.

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Quality Watch

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By Gary DeanTrimner Letter MMPA Manager of ProducerControl Testing Director of Member Services/Quality and Herd Health Programs

Plan to Attend the Summer NMC Meeting

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he 2010 summer NMC (formerly National Mastitis Council) meeting will be held in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This is an excellent opportunity for our members to attend and participate in NMC since the summer NMC meeting is only held in our area about once every 10 years. All MMPA members should have received a registration packet and program from NMC. The NMC program consists of short courses scheduled for September 8, 2010 and the general session on September 9, 2010. Also, on September 9, 2010 a Spanish short course is being offered in the morning. The class is being taught completely in Spanish and is geared for Spanish employees who work with the milking process.

The class is not limited to milking routine, but will focus on aspects of related issues of milk quality, mammary physiology, animal behavior, etc. It’s a rather unique offering and is especially beneficial for Spanish employees involved in the monitoring or managing of the many aspects of milk quality including the milking routine.

Attending NMC is even more

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significant now due to the continual demand for lowering somatic cell counts at the farm level. The demand to lower the somatic cell count to less than 400,000 at the farm level is driven not only by foreign markets but also by our fluid dairy customers. As a result, I would highly recommend and encourage all MMPA members to take advantage of the opportunity to attend this year’s summer NMC meeting.

Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Update

On Wednesday, August 4, 2010 in the Federal Register, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to extend the compliance date specifically for bulk milk storage on dairy farms for the SPCC regulations; current dairy farms in operation now that were in existence before August 16, 2002 will still be required to have an SPCC plan for other non-milk (e.g. fuel and oil) storage. This means dairy farms and processing facilities built before August 16, 2002 must have an SPCC plan for all other

fuel and oil storage if the storage capacity is 1,320 gallons or more for every storage container 55 gallons or larger.

NMPF is designing educational materials which will include an SPCC plan template to assist dairy producers in complying with the SPCC regulations regardless of the type of storage containers ultimately affected by the final rule.

NMPF also submitted comments on the proposed extension date to include all dairy farms regardless of start date. We will provide final compliance dates as soon as they are determined.

In September, all MMPA member representatives will receive training on the new dairy specific SPCC plans. We will likely make templates available to all MMPA members through member representatives or by calling the Novi office. Our member representatives will be available to assist our members in completing the spill plans. As it stands now, all farms that have fuel storage of 1,320 gallons or more will need spill plans after November 10, 2011.

News & Views The latest dairy news

National DHIA Increases Scholarship Amount to $750 July Class III Price Up 12 Cents

The July Class III price is $13.74, up 12 cents from June and up $3.77 from a year ago. The July Class IV price is $15.75, up 30 cents and up $5.60 from last year. This is the first time in nearly three years that Class IV price is more than $2 above the Class III price.

Larsens Named 2010 MMPA OYDC

Burke and Lisa Larsen of Scottville, Mich. have been named MMPA’s 2010 Outstanding Young Dairy Cooperators. The Larsens were selected by a panel of judges after the annual OYDC Conference held August 18-19. They represent MMPA District 11 and the Muskegon Local. As MMPA OYDC, they will represent MMPA at several events including the National Milk Producers Federation Annual Meeting in October.

Scott and Alissa Ferry of Litchfield, Mich. were named the 2010 OYDC Runners-up. The Ferrys represent MMPA District 1 and the Hillsdale-Litchfield Local.

Highlights of the OYDC Conference appear on page 18 of this issue. The Larsens and the Ferrys will be featured in the October issue of the Messenger.

All of the District OYDC representatives will be featured in upcoming issues of the Messenger.

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For the first time, National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) is offering $750 scholarships to incoming and continuing students at two-year and four-year colleges/universities. Previously, National DHIA awarded $500 scholarships.

To be eligible for a National DHIA scholarship, the applicant must be a family member or employee of a herd on DHI test, a family member of a DHI employee, or an employee of a DHI affiliate. The DHI affiliate for the herd or affiliate employee must be a member of National DHIA. (Arizona DHIA, Dairy Lab Services, Dairy One Cooperative Inc., DHI Cooperative Inc., Idaho DHIA, Indiana State Dairy Association, Lancaster DHIA, Louisiana DHIA, Minnesota DHIA, NorthStar Cooperative DHI Services, Puerto Rico DHIA, Rocky Mountain DHIA, San Joaquin DHIA, Southeast DHIA, Tennessee DHIA, Texas DHIA, United Federation of DHIAs, Vermont DHIA and Washington State DHIA are National DHIA members.)

Judges will evaluate applicants based on scholastic achievements and leadership in school and community activities. Applications are due Oct. 15, 2010. Recipients will be announced at the 2011 National DHIA annual meeting, being held March 16-17, in New Orleans.

To apply for a National DHIA scholarship, log on to: www.dhia.org and download and complete the electronic application form. For more information, contact Barb Roth, National DHIA scholarship committee chair, at roth250@ix.netcom.com, or 616-897-7435; or JoDee Sattler, National DHIA communications and events manager, 608-848-6455, ext.

112; or jdsattler@dhia.org.

In this region, Northstar Cooperative offers scholarships for post high school study in the field of agriculture for stockowners and their children.

Up to three $500 scholarships will be awarded. Application deadline is October 1, 2010. Scholarship guidlines and an application can be obtained online at northstarcooperative.com.

Upcoming Events September 8-9

NMC Regional Meeting – Grand Rapids

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MMPA Ovid Manufacturing Plant Open House – Ovid

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MMPA Advisory Committee Meeting – Novi

October 26-28

NDB/NMPF/UDIA Joint Annual Meeting – Reno, Nevada

The John and Barbara Dilland Michigan Dairy Memorial Scholarship to Benefit Students Pursuing Agribusiness Degree at MSU

For 53 years, the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation has been helping Michigan State University (MSU) students fund their education. This year the foundation has added yet another endowed scholarship for students pursuing a career in the dairy industry. The John and Barbara Dilland Michigan Dairy Memorial Scholarship will benefit sophomores, juniors and seniors majoring in the field of agribusiness management in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) at MSU.

Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) recently established the scholarship in the name of John Dilland and his wife, Barbara, through the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation in recognition of John

Dilland’s retirement from MMPA.

“The MMPA Board of Directors made this tribute to recognize John’s 35 years of service to MMPA and his strong business management skills that he used to help shape MMPA into the successful dairy cooperative it is today,” says Ken Nobis, MMPA president. “This contribution also recognizes John’s desire to provide educational opportunities to students pursuing careers in agribusiness management.”

Dilland is a former controller, director of finance and general manager for MMPA. Besides his involvement in MMPA, he has served in leadership capacities on several national organizations including the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, the National Milk Producers Federation and the

Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy.

Here in Michigan, he served on the Board of Directors for the Michigan FFA Foundation and the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation.

The Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation awards nearly $100,000 annually to students who will one day be involved in helping the dairy industry thrive.

It is the largest scholarship fund in the CANR at MSU and funded primarily through gifts from individuals and organizations representing the Michigan dairy industry.

For more information on the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation, visit http://www.ans.msu.edu/ academics/undergrad/dairy_ memorial/index.html

USDA and HHS Prepare to Update Dietary Guidelines

On July 15, NMPF submitted comments on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines in response to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Report (DGAC Report) on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010. The Dietary Guidelines, which form the basis of federal food, nutrition education, and information programs, are issued and updated by the Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) every five years.

Three servings of dairy products per day (two for younger children) remain a core recommendation for the Dietary Guidelines.

NMPF coordinated efforts with the International Dairy Foods Association and the National Dairy Council to have consistent messages on the importance of dairy product consumption in the American diet.

The DGAC Report focused on reducing the incidence of obesity

through increased consumption of nutrient-dense foods while lowering caloric intake. Specifically, the DGAC Report encouraged reducing consumption of solid fats and added sugars and sodium. NMPF discussed the significant nutrient contribution of milk (providing calcium, vitamin D, and potassium — three of the four nutrients of concern — as well as other

shortfall nutrients) relative to its caloric intake. NMPF also stressed the value of nominal amounts of added sugars, fats, and sodium in nutrient-dense dairy products, which enhances the palatability of these foods and, therefore, increases their consumption and improves nutrient intake without contributing excessive calories.

OVID OPEN HOUSE MMPA will host an open house at the Ovid manufacturing plant on Friday, September 24 in conjunction with the 17th Annual Ovid Carriage Days. The Ovid plant will be open for public guided tours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Legislative Watch Issues important to today’s dairy farmers

NMPF Supports Mandatory Dairy Pricing Reporting Measure Approved By House, Senate Agriculture Committees – Weekly Electronic Reporting Important Means of Improving Price Transparency

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he mandatory dairy price reporting bills approved in early August by the House and Senate agriculture committees represent an important improvement in the transparency of the dairy industry, according to the National Milk Producers Federation.

In late July, the House Agriculture Committee approved the Mandatory Price Reporting Act of 2010, H.R. 5852, while the Senate Agriculture Committee approved an identical piece of legislation, S. 3656. The bills reauthorize mandatory price reporting programs run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for five years. Most importantly for the dairy sector, the bills include language authorizing mandatory weekly electronic reporting for dairy products.

NMPF President and CEO, Jerry Kozak, welcomed the passage of the bills because “NMPF has been working since 2000 to improve the open, transparent discovery of dairy prices, but we’ve been frustrated by the stumbling blocks that have prevented the implementation of mandatory reporting. These bills make it clear, in no uncertain terms, that the USDA will have to do what it takes to establish dairy price reporting.”

NMPF helped include mandatory price reporting language in the 2008 Farm Bill. But that measure was contingent on available funding at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the USDA has never had adequate funding to implement price reporting. These new bills will ensure that the USDA collects and reports pricing data that is currently surveyed.

The bills contain the follow specifications:

• Amending section 273 of the Agriculture Marketing Act of 1946 to require the Secretary to establish an electronic reporting system for dairy.

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• Directing the Secretary to publish the information reported through the electronic reporting system by 3:00 PM ET, each Wednesday.

• Requiring the Secretary to implement the electronic reporting system for dairy not later than one year following enactment of this Act.

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson (D-MN) said that “Mandatory price reporting programs ensures that producers have access to transparent, accurate and timely market information that helps them make the best decisions for their business. There is broad support from producer, packer and processor groups to reauthorize these programs.”

Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-AR), whose committee approved the price reporting bill, said that “As Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, I’m pleased to report today that we have successfully passed this legislation out of Committee in an effort to better maintain transparency and certainty in our livestock markets. This effort will ensure that family farmers and ranchers can remain confident that they are receiving fair market value for their livestock they have worked tirelessly to bring to the market. We also include additional measures to improve dairy reporting that will help farmers.”

The full House of Representatives, and the U.S. Senate, must still approve the respective Mandatory Price Reporting bills before they can become law.

Lack of U.S. Action Results in Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Cheese Exports

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he National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) expressed great disappointment at the August 8 announcement by the Mexican government that it would impose tariffs of 20 percent to 25 percent on several major categories of U.S. exports to Mexico, including many cheeses. This action targets shipments to our largest export market for dairy products and includes products such as cheddar, mozzarella, gouda, provolone, colby, Monterey Jack, cream cheese and many others.

“These tariffs come at a terrible time for U.S. dairy producers, who are still struggling to recover from the horrendous cost-price squeeze endured throughout 2009,” said Jerry Kozak, president and CEO of NMPF. “In order to help restore profitability and stability to America’s hard-working dairy producers, we should be doing all we can to help boost our exports, not pursuing policies that cost us existing sales in critical foreign markets.”

of U.S. action to resolve such a long-standing issue with our most important trading partner.”

According to the Mexican government, this action is being taken as part of Mexico’s ongoing effort to seek U.S. compliance with its NAFTA obligation to provide Mexico with cross-border trucking access into the United States. Since March 2009, Mexico has imposed retaliatory tariffs on a list of U.S. exports that previously did not include cheese or other notable dairy products.

This retaliation has been authorized by a NAFTA Dispute Settlement Panel due to lack of U.S. compliance with its NAFTA transportation obligations. With respect to the newly published retaliation list, Mexico noted that it had “yet to receive a formal proposal for the resolution of this dispute and an unequivocal signal that the U.S. government is working to eliminate the barriers that Mexican long-haul carriers face to access the U.S. market. As a result, the Government of Mexico

has renewed the list of U.S. goods subject to increased tariffs.”

Together, U.S. exports under these four tariff lines total 44 million pounds this year (January– June data) and are estimated to be worth $59 million. Full year U.S. exports under these tariff lines in 2008 and 2009 averaged 77 million pounds and are estimated to have averaged $104 million over the two years. Exports in 2010 had been on track to recover strongly from a slight dip in value shipped last year.

NMPF and USDEC again called on the Administration to immediately offer a concrete proposal for resolution of this issue that has already negatively impacted many U.S. exports and will now impose harm on even more sectors of our economy, including America’s dairy industry.

The organizations further urged Congress to support a resolution to this long-running trade dispute with our close ally and important trading partner.

Tom Suber, president of USDEC, noted that “we have worked tremendously hard over the past several years to cultivate the Mexican cheese market and to work with our counterparts in Mexico regarding the importance of U.S.-Mexican NAFTA compliance in order to further the interests of both countries. It is deeply disturbing to now see our exports hindered by lack

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Frahm, Raterink named overall award winners at annual Dairy Expo, receive $1,000 prizes

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imothy Frahm, Saginaw County, and Kelly Raterink, Ottawa County, were recognized as the highest point-getters in this year’s 4-H Dairy Days, an annual dairy youth activity held in conjunction with Michigan Dairy Expo.

The 14th annual expo took place July 19–23 at the Michigan State University (MSU) Pavilion for

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Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing.

4-H Dairy Days offers young people interested in the dairy industry opportunities to compete for premiums, ribbons and scholarships in various activities, including dairy quiz bowls, dairy management contests, dairy cattle judging, showmanship and a youth show. Winners may also be selected to go on to represent Michigan in national competitions. This year’s 4-H Dairy Days included approximately 175 participants.

Frahm was awarded the Overall

Dairy Youth 4-H Dairy Days Award in the senior division, and Raterink was named the Overall Dairy Youth 4-H Dairy Days Award winner in the junior division. Each received a $1,000 cash prize. Runners-up for the awards and winners of $750 cash prizes were Kailey Sweers, Ingham County, in the senior division, and Allison Schafer, Clinton County, in the junior division.

“Winning this award requires a lot of hard work and dedication and is the culmination of an entire week’s worth of commitment to doing one’s best in several challenging competitions,

but we’d be remiss if we didn’t emphasize the amount of time and effort these contestants commit to learning a number of skills before getting here to compete,” says Joe Domecq, Michigan 4-H dairy youth specialist and coordinator of Michigan Dairy Expo.

Skill Contest Winners: Dairy Management Senior Top Five: Rob Ferwerda, Marshall Wixom, T.J. Frahm, Katie Thelen, and Sara Rottier.

Junior Top Five: Kelly Raterink.

Allison Schafer, Bryce Frahm, C.J. Shearer, Lance Frahm.

Dairy Quiz Bowl: Novice Division Top Three Teams: Allegan, Clinton and Washtenaw Junior Division Top Three Teams: Allegan, Ottawa A and Clinton B Senior Division Top Three Teams: Allegan B, Ottawa A and Clinton

Dairy Cattle Judging Senior Top Five: Kailey Sweers, Casei Hart, Brittany Westendorp, Matthew Mann, Lauren Bush.

Junior Top Five: Zeke Brueninger, Allison Schafer, Lauralee Musolf, Bryce Frahm, Kayle Jakus.

Showmanship Winners: Division I: Katie Arndt Division II: Levi Westendorp Division III Casei Hart Division IV: Kailey Sweers Division V: Lucas Moser Division VI: Courtney Heisler Division VII: Justin Webster Division VIII: Allison Schafer Division IX: Skylar Buell Division X: Kelsie Letts Division XI: Jacob Armstrong Division XII: Amber Heisler Division XIII: Connor Nugent

Breed Show Winners: Ayrshire: Jr champion, Jordan Walker Res, Jr Champion, Sr Champion and Grand Champion: Marshall Wixom, Res Sr Champion, Res Grand Champion: Jacob Hunt Brown Swiss: Jr Champion: Courtney Heisler Res. Jr Champion: Justin Webster Sr Champion and Grand Champion: Levi Westendorp Res Sr Champion and Res Grand Champion: Taylor Bolinger Guernsey: Jr Champion: Kaitlyn Mann Res. Jr Champion: Lynette Jackson

Sr Champion and Grand Champion: Cameron Jackson Res Sr Champion and Res Grand Champion: Arianna Jackson Holstein: Jr, Sr and Grand Champion: Parker Hardy Res. Jr Champion Levi Westendorp, Res Sr Champion and Res Grand Champion: Lucas Moser Jersey Jr Champion: Daniel Remener Res. Jr Champion: Alexis Bowman Sr. Champion and Grand Champion: Tera Koebel Res Sr Champion and Res Grand Champion: Jennifer Crabtree Milking Shorthorn: (only heifers shown) Jr Champion and Grand Champion: Megan Filhart Res Jr Champion and Res Grand Champion: Kayle Jakus Red and White Holstein Jr Champion: Kailey Sweers Res Jr Champion: Eric Sneller Sr Champion and Grand Champion: Marcus Reed Res Sr Champion and Res Grand Champion: Andrea Jackson

4-H Dairy Days Champions Tera Koebel, Berrien County; Parker Hardy, Lenawee County; and Katie Arndt, Clinton County; were the top winners in the 4-H Dairy Days youth show held July 20 at Michigan State University (MSU).

Koebel, from Three Oaks, exhibited the supreme champion dairy cow, and Hardy, from Tipton, exhibited the supreme champion dairy heifer. Arndt, from St. Johns, earned the supreme dairy champion showperson award.

More than 145 youth competed in 13 showmanship divisions.

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NLSM Program Helps Lower Dairy’s Carbon Footprint

By Mitch Smith, Director of Marketing Resources, United Dairy Industry of Michigan

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ustainability — the word seems to be everywhere these days. It seems to mean many things and can be applied to many different efforts. The U.S. dairy industry defines sustainability as providing consumers with the nutritious dairy products they want in a way that is economically viable, environmentally sound and socially responsible — now and for future generations.

It could be recycling efforts on the farm, conversion of by-products to energy, minimizing material waste or maximizing transportation cost savings.

The entire dairy industry — from farm to retail — is working together to be a leader in sustainability and enhance the health and well-being of our planet, communities, consumers, and the industry. This effort is being embraced by schools in Michigan that have adopted “The New Look of School Milk” and they are now serving milk to their students in plastic containers in multiple flavors at the optimal cold temperature kids love.

Sharon Toth, Director of School Nutrition Programs for UDIM believes that when schools adopt the New Look of School Milk (NLSM) it is a winning situation for all.

“Students drink more milk when schools serve milk in plastic bottles and when those bottles are recycled; it helps our environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and saving landfill space,” Toth explains. “Recycling a ton of plastic bottles saves the equivalent of 3.8 barrels of oil.”

Students and schools have recognized that recycling is an effort that can be readily implemented by a few simple steps, phone calls to suppliers and some creative thinking by a few enthusiastic leaders in a district. The costs of recycling can frequently be offset by decreased trash hauling fees. Recycling bottles 14 September 2010

instead of sending them to the landfill may reduce trash volume from nine to 20 percent according to National Dairy Council pilot tests.

“We love our new plastic milk bottles,” says Kathy Dubie, Food Service Director at Swartz Creek Community Schools, who moved her schools to The New Look of School Milk. “Our district is implementing a sustainability policy and the milk bottles are an easy way for students at all levels to be involved. In this Green Initiative we hope that students will see the direct result of their efforts in a very visible way and will take this experience home with them. It is not only a good thing to do; it is the right thing to do.” Dubie’s enthusiasm and sharing of this type of testimonial really builds momentum for The New Look Of School Milk so that there are now over 350 schools serving milk in plastic bottles across Michigan.

Detroit Edison Public School Academy made the switch to The New Look of School Milk and is ordering approximately 4,200 individual plastic milk containers each week.

“With all this plastic and a new developed student green and energy team we have begun a recycle program.

School recycle assemblies have taken place and everyone is involved,” says Maureen Murphy, Detroit Edison Public School Academy’s School Nurse. “Students on the green and energy team are great role models and really take this job serious. Parents come in and help in the morning too! The UDIM has provided us with a dumpster and we can store the plastic containers until pick up. I believe that any program — especially one like this — takes patience, education and promotion of a healthy earth. We have done extensive training with the maintenance crew on all types of recycling issues as the school has moved to recycling and we call them the ‘recycle experts.’ If recycling is not done proper it is a big mess and they monitor it all! So I encourage you all to listen to everyone in your schools and get everyone involved and help them feel like they make a difference because they do!”

As Michigan’s dairy farmers continue to lower their farm’s carbon footprint, efforts all along the supply chain will showcase that dairy is working to be a leader in sustainability in ways that can enhance the health and well being of our planet, communities, school consumers and the industry as a whole. The New Look of School Milk being activated by Michigan’s schools is a positive step in this effort.

How dairy farmers can help schools get the most from recycling: • Share with your school officials the many things that you do on your farm to recycle and make your operation sustainable.

• Discuss what other materials can be recycled with the school administration and the recycling company. The more material recycled the better customer your school becomes for the recycling company, which can translate into financial benefits for the district.

• Schools may be able to renegotiate the trash hauling contract. There will be less garbage to be picked up and that should reflect on the cost.

• Point out that paper milk cartons are not easily recycled since they are a coated paper fiber and very few recycling plants can handle this type of material. Coated paper milk cartons going into landfills do not easily decompose because ideal composting conditions do not exist. This is true for most materials in landfills.

• Determine what education/promotion is needed to reinforce recycling message to students, staff and faculty. Have them contact UDIM for answers to many of these questions.

• Suggest that they communicate with their recycling company on how to make the program more successful. Some companies have compactors available for lease or purchase which would make the material more valuable.

• Support the school and be proud of helping the environment and your school district.

• Let the local media, parents and community know about your efforts.

• Share information about your schools’ program with other dairy farmers in your community and your local cooperative.

• Mention to district leaders that local, regional or state government recycling programs and associations may have grant funds and/or technical assistance to help make your school’s program a success.

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Dairy Scholarship Opens Doors for Animal Science Senior

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ometimes the best laid plans run amok. This was certainly the case for Michigan State University (MSU) animal science senior Melissa Erdman this summer, but the Minden City native is not complaining.

“My summer plans changed quickly, within a week’s time,” she laughed. “I learned that you never know what may be coming around the corner, but that it’s important to consider and weigh all of the choices available.”

Melissa, daughter of MMPA members Mike and Vicky Erdman, initially planned to spend the summer months building a portfolio of work and volunteer experience close to home and campus.

Instead, she’s a social media intern for Dairy Management Inc. (DMI). The newly created internship position became available when the original intern wasn’t able to commit to the job at the last minute.

“I went from my original plan — fulfilling my duties as the 2010 senior Michigan Dairy Ambassador, gaining work experience on a large dairy operation to prepare me for veterinary school, taking summer college courses and working part-time as a laboratory assistant for a dairy nutrition graduate student — to moving to a large city where I didn’t know anyone or have a place to live and accepting a newly created internship,” Erdman said.

“Melissa immediately came to mind when Jolene (Griffin), a former MSU student and friend who now works at DMI, contacted me for suggestions of people who might be interested in this last minute opportunity,” said Sara Long, MSU agriculture and natural resources communications manager. “Though I knew she had other plans for the summer, I knew in my gut that she’d be the perfect fit for the position and it would offer life-changing networking and hands-on practical learning experiences at a critical point in her college career.”

While the internship opportunity was in the works, Erdman was packing for a two-week MSU Study

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Abroad program to Belgium and the Netherlands in mid-May where she earned three course credits studying dairy husbandry and environmental stewardship.

“My study abroad trip not only taught me about the dairy industry over in Europe, but I also learned a lot about myself,” Erdman explained. “Being on your own for two weeks means you have to be completely self-sufficient. I will be able to apply what I learned from taking this trip to my studies and everyday life. I couldn’t have asked for more from a two-week trip.”

With the DMI internship nearly completed, Erdman is setting her sights on goals to accomplish as part of her “other” job, as the 2010 senior Michigan Dairy Ambassador. She won this honor, along with the accompanying $1,500 scholarship that she used to help pay for her study abroad trip, in February at the Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference. Her main area of focus as an ambassador is to implement the promotion project she presented to judges during her interview: educating elderly people about the nutritional value and importance of consuming three or more servings of dairy products daily. Erdman went as far as to design menus, exercise plans and educational materials for nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and she hopes to be able to conduct one-on-one and group sessions in these venues. The sessions will be multi-functional and can be tailored to fit any age demographic.

“My belief is that if I can teach older generations about the importance of dairy products as one piece in the diet puzzle, in turn they will be able to influence their children and their children’s children to do the same,” Erdman said. “Just as a strong and vibrant dairy industry contributes to a healthy economy, dairy products contribute to the health of each and every one of us when consumed as part of a balanced diet.”

There’s no question that Melissa Erdman exudes passion for the dairy industry: she was born and raised with it and now it flows through her career aspirations and in her studies and leisure time. The internship with DMI will be another rung on the ladder, adding to the lessons she’s learned from her experiences as the Michigan Bean Queen, the Michigan Dairy Ambassador and next May as an MSU animal science graduate.

What’s the next item on Erdman’s agenda?

Graduate school to study dairy nutrition. But should another intriguing or surprise educational or career opportunity come her way, she’ll be sure to sidetrack to see where the road might lead.

MMPA OYDC Conference August 18-19, 2010 — Novi, Mich.

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en district OYDCs participated in the 2010 Outstanding Young Dairy Cooperator Conference, held August 18-19 at the MMPA headquarters in Novi. The District OYDCs were selected from local nominations during the local meeting season and were selected at the district level to represent their respective district for the upcoming year.

opportunity to meet young dairy producers and learn more about MMPA,” the Werths told the OYDCs.

2009 OYDC Jeremy and Summer Werth of Alpena hosted the annual conference. The couple welcomed all of the district OYDCs to Novi Wednesday morning, encouraging them get to know each other and share farming experiences.

The OYDC’s got a tour of MMPA Novi’s headquarters and a tour of the cooperative’s state of the art lab, where they learned how MMPA efficiently processes their milk samples.

“This conference is a great

While at the conference, the OYDCs gained knowledge about the cooperative and current issues facing the dairy industry from MMPA President Ken Nobis, General Manager Clay Galarneau and members of MMPA’s Member Services department.

In the afternoon, the participants heard from Clay Galarneau who discussed milk pricing and gave the OYDCs hopeful predictions of rising dairy prices in the future. He noted that rising demand for dairy products domestically and overseas should help pave the way to higher prices for dairy farmers.

Clay also discussed the several expansions MMPA’s manufacturing plants have gone through over the past several years in order to increase MMPA’s ability to balance the market. He focused on the most recent and largest expansion at the Ovid manufacturing plant and explained the expansion’s importance to

MMPA with charts depicting annual milk cycles.

Dean Letter, Manager of Producer Testing and Herd Health Programs told the OYDCs about the many programs and services MMPA offers to assist members with quality milk and other quality related issues they may experience on their farms. Gary Trimner, Director of Member Services and Quality Control, then explained the National Dairy FARM Program and Michigan’s Livestock*A*Syst program.

The following day, Ken Nobis commended the OYDC’s for participating in the program, then covered several topics affecting the national dairy industry. He discussed the various aspects of NMPF’s Foundation for the Future legislative package, saying that, “in dairy programs, change is going to happen.” He noted that the leadership of both parties are saying the status quo of current dairy programs is no longer acceptable and that means change will occur.

“The basic premise behind the Foundation for the Future program is to have the most realistic, achievable programs that hold the greatest degree of benefits to dairy farmers,” Ken said. “The problem with the current government programs is they are based on a domestic economy. Today we are dealing with a world economy.”

2009 OYDC Jeremy and Summer Werth wrapped up the conference, saying they enjoyed their time as MMPA OYDC.

Left: 2009 OYDC Jeremy and Summer Werth hosted the conference. Top, opposite page: the 2010 District OYDCs. Right, opposite page: this year’s judges were: MSU Extension Dairy Educator Phil Durst, 2001 OYDC Debbie Kubacki and MMPA District 2 board member Tim Hood.

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During the annual conference, a panel of judges evaluates the participants’ knowledge of MMPA, farm management skills and community involvement.

Based on the OYDCs conference participation, application and personal interview, the judges selected the top OYDCs. This year’s judges were; MSU Extension Dairy Educator Phil Durst, 2001 OYDC Debbie Kubacki and MMPA District 2 board member Tim Hood.

A few days following the conference, the judges traveled throughout Michigan to visit the farms of the top three participants.

The tours helped the judges select the 2010 OYDC and runners-up.

The 2010 OYDC are Burke and Lisa Larsen of Scottville, Mich. They represent District 11 and the Muskegon Local. As MMPA’s OYDCs, the couple will represent the cooperative at various

activities including the National Milk Producers Federation Annual Meeting in October.

This year’s OYDC runners-up Scott and Alissa Ferry of Litchfield.

They represent District 1 and the Hillsdale-Litchfield Local. As runners-up, they will also represent MMPA at the NMPF Annual Meeting.

The Larsens and Ferrys will be featured in the October issue of the Messenger. All of the 2010 District OYDC representatives will also be featured in future issues of the Messenger.

Conference.

The annual conference will take place on Friday, April 1, 2011 in Grand Rapids, Mich. The upcoming conference is open to all dairy farmers age 21-40 who wish to learn more about the issues and concerns facing today’s young dairy farmers. For more information on MMPA’s OYDC program or the YC Conference, please contact the Member Relations Department in the Novi office.

The 2009 and 2010 OYDC winners and runners-up will work together to plan MMPA’s annual Young Cooperator Dairy Leadership

OYDC Conference Fa cts: • MMPA’s OYDC

program has been in existience for 60 years • 19 OYDCs from 10 MMPA districts co llectively traveled ap OYDC Conferenc roximately 1,500 m e held at MMPA’s iles to attend the an Novi headquarters nual on A • Each OYDC was ugust 18-19 nominated by thei r respective districts to represent the distr • The OYDC Prog ict at the conference ram works to stren gt he n le adership abilities in of milk marketing and MMPA and re young farmers, broa cognize the abilitie den their knowledg s and stewardship e of young dairy farm ers Michigan Milk Messenger 19

MMPA OYDC Conference August 18-19, 2010 — Novi, Mich

District 1 Scott & Alissa Ferry cal Hillsdale-Litchfield Lo

District 2 John & Amanda Jackson Kalamazoo Local

District 4 Chad & Evelyn Minnis Ingham County Local

District 5 Trevor Bollinger Alma Local 20 September 2010

District 6 Rick & Terri Hawbaker Mid-Michigan Local

District 7 Steve & Diane Foley ville Local Deford/Clifford-May

District 8 John & Jill Welter Southern Sanilac Local

District 10 Matt & Beth Schwab Sunrise Local

District 11 Burke & Lisa Larsen Muskegon Local

District 12 Eric & Janel Woodward Hillman Local

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MMPA Member Preston Farms Hosts Ice Cream Social

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MPA member Preston Farms of Quincy hosted an ice cream social for their neighbors on July 23. Nearly 600 visitors showed up to tour the farm and eat free ice cream.

“With help from 80 volunteers we were able to have guided hayride tours around the farm and serve ice cream on a day where the heat index was 105 degrees,” Suzy Preston says.

The event was organized and sponsored by Branch County Farm Bureau and MSU Extension.

Highlights of the tour at Preston Farms included:

• Driving through the feed ally of a 4-row barn, guests were able to observe the Prestons’ commitment to cow comfort as the fans and misters were helping keep things noticeably cooler on a very hot day.

• A drive along the sand lane showed how sand is reclaimed. This area also showed use of recycled water within the lagoon system.

• Manure handling equipment was on display to show how manure is incorporated into the root zone of the fields.

• Information about cow reproduction and calf care was on hand and guests got the opportunity to pet a calf.

• A nutrient cycle involving cow feed rations, total feed consumption of a cow per day, and the value of manure to our crops.

• The tour continued into the milk house where visitors watched milking take place as milking procedures were explained. The Prestons emphasized their commitment to provide a clean, quality product for the consumer.

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• A milk truck, provided

by Maxson Milk Hauling, was available for guests to look at and learn about the precautions that are taken to ensure that the milk is handled in the best possible way.

• Kids enjoyed a cow milking station provide by Greenstone Farm Credit Services.

• Several varieties of ice cream, totaling 36 gallons, were given away.

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Merchandise Memo To order call: 1-800-572-5824 then dial 2

Fly Control

Fly population control is very important on dairy operations while the weather is warm. Minimizing disease transmission to livestock and humans as well as preventing product contamination are extra challenges during fly season. MMPA Merchandise stocks two products members can purchase to use as tools in their fly management program: QuikStrike and Prozap LD44Z.

Prozap LD-44Z – Stock #5501

MMPA Merchandise stocks Prozap LD-44Z farm insect fogger. The active ingredients in Prozap LD44Z, Pyrethrins and Piperonyl Butoxide, repel and kill a host of insects. Prozap LD-44Z contains no CFC’s and may be used in milkrooms and livestock housing if used according to label directions. Prozap LD-44Z is available in a 20-oz. aerosol can for $10.63/can.

QuikStrike – Stock #5503

QuikStrike strips are a ready to use, self-contained product, designed to be placed in fly foraging areas. The active ingredient, Nithiazine, kills flies seconds after they feed on Quikstrike. The flies are attracted to the sugar base matrix and a strong fly pheromone attractant. QuikStrike is effective only after flies ingest the active ingredient Nithiazine. Therefore, it needs to be placed in areas where flies actively feed. The best placement is 2-4 ft. above ground level in an area protected from children, animals, direct sunlight, wind, and rain. QuikStrike strips are effective for six to eight weeks and are helpful in controlling flies in calf raising areas, milking barns and feed storages. QuikStrike is available in a box containing 2 strips/pkg. for $20.06.

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!

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GREEN MEADOW FARMS

• FROM OUR TOP PRODUCTION COWS.

SIRED BY THE TOP SIRES FROM THE U.S. AND CANADA

6400 HOLLISTER RD. ELSIE, MI 48831

WWW.GREENMEADOWFARMS.COM

PH: 989-862-4291

GENERATORS Order Your MMPA Merchandise through your milk hauler or call:

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Supervisor: Joe Mishler 989-681-2334 Fax: 989-681-3988 Toll Free: 877-367-6455

Orders (Novi) 800-572-5824 then dial 2

Winpower & Katolight

Stocking up to 100 KW 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE serving Michigan for the past 30 years 800-345-1887 MIDWEST POWER SYSTEMS

MMPA Quality Premium Program

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omatic 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.

• 151,000 - 175,000 +30¢/cwt.

• 176,000 - 200,000 +25¢/cwt.

• 201,000 - 225,000 +20¢/cwt.

• 226,000 - 275,000 +10¢/cwt.

• 276,000 - 500,000 00¢/cwt.

• 501,000 - 600,000 -10¢/cwt.

• 601,000 - 750,000 -50¢/cwt.

• Over 750,000 -$1.50/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 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 • Abnormal freeze points • High load count shipment or rejected load shipment • #3 or #4 sediment • Raw Bacteria count over 100,000 The count levels for raw and PI will be determined on one test run per month.

To qualify for MMPA SCC premiums there must be: • No abnormal freeze points during the month To qualify for MMPA volume premiums there must be: • No abnormal freeze points during the month • An average somatic cell count of 750,000 or less.

MMPA Member Testing Fees

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ayment for testing will be made through an automatic milk check deduction. All costs are listed per individual sample.

• Scheduled Herd Tests $1

Scheduled Herd Test samples are tested for: Culture for Streptococcus agalactiae, Strep non ag, Staphylococcus aureus, coagulase negative staph and SCC.

Additional testing can be coordinated through your MMPA Member Representative to include: Total coliform, E-Coli, raw bacteria count, and components.

All herd tests must be scheduled with the laboratory through your MMPA Member Representative. At the discretion of the Director of Member Services, unscheduled cow samples will be charged at $2 per sample.

Members who choose to receive their lab test results via U.S. postal service: $2/month Additional Tests Available: All costs are listed per individual sample.

• Mycoplasma Cultures • Bacteriology Cultures

$ 8 $12

– Includes identification of bacteria and drug susceptibility.

• Bovine Viral Diarrhea

- PCR

- ELISA • Johne’s Milk Test

- PCR

- ELISA – cows - ELISA – tank • Bovine Leukosis Test

- ELISA – cows - ELISA – tank

$40 $ 6 $40 $ 6 $10 $ 6 $10

Chemical, Sanitizer & 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 419-797-2101 Rick Schoenhofen W5389 North Shore Dr. Shawano, WI 54166 715-524-2928 Jason Koerth 7509 Aborcrest Dr. Portage, MI 49024 269-207-3773 Pat Mitchell 7273 N. Rollin Hwy. Addison, MI 49220 517-403-0928

A & L Laboratories 24 -Hour Medical Emergency Hotline: 1-800-424-9300 Kurt Fiene 8356 C.R. 115 Kenton, OH 43326 612-889-1063 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 Call 1-800-572-5824 ext. 224 to place your ad

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.

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 contacting their MMPA Member Representative or 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 may choose to have the item published as a Classified Ad at the regular perline Classified Ad rate.

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

Example: to be included in the January issue, the freeliner must be at the MMPA office by December 10.

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REGISTERED HOLSTEIN BREEDING BULLS, all AI sired from top bull, 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 269-2176076. www.verhageholsteins.com.

SERVICE AGE HOLSTEIN BULLS. Call Steve Alexander, 810-622-8548 evenings or 810-404-8548.

REG. HOLSTEIN BULLS from many generations of VG and EXC dams w/ high production records made while grazing.

Jenesis Genetics, 231-924-6163 or 231-2258615.

BREEDING AGE REGISTERED HOLSTEIN BULLS. Sired by Planet and Lightening. Tom Atherton 989-271-8757.

SERVICE AGE BULLS, Swiss Holstein cross, 100% AI. 810-724-8825.

Cows & Heifers FRESH AND BRED HEIFERS, 989-3306533 or 989-763-5604.

Equipment 8 FT. BRILLION SURE STAND FEEDER, $2,800 OBO. 231-821-0979, let ring.

1975 IHC CONV. CAB TRI AXLE TRUCK w/ 22 ft. grain box and hoist, $4,000 or best offer. 1972 IHC semi tractor, tandem, $3,000 or best offer. Neither truck has been D.O.T. inspected. 616-754-9404.

2002 SIMONS 18-FT. SILAGE DUMP WAGON, heavy duty, a roof and plastic over steel frame, exc. cond., $7,500. Phone 517795-9624 or 517-795-9623.

PAX 20-TON HOPPER BIN W/ AUGER, exc. cond., $1,000. Phone 517-795-9624 or 517-795-9623.

J.D. 4420 COMBINE, 1,547 hrs., 915 flex head, 443 corn head, $15,000 obo. 989-8833249.

1999 CASE SKID LOADER, fair condition, $5,900. 231-206-7922.

J.D. 12 FT. W/2-4 FT. PUPS, $1,400.

Brillion 18 ft. cultipacker, $1,600. 810-7248825.

PALCO HOOF TRIM TILT TABLE w/ manual lift, $500. Hastings, 269-838-1638.

Farm for Sale

Wanted

Dairy Equipment

70 ACRE DAIRY FARM IN STERLING, MICH., 989-654-3726.

WATER BEDS OR MATS FOR FREESTALLS. Will consider disassembling.

260-463-3275 ext. 3, leave message.

800 GAL. ZERO BULK TANK, $800, 989268-5789.

SUNSET 735 GAL. MILK TANK, Tecumseh compressor, 517-320-3209.

DOUBLE 8 TO DOUBLE 16 HERRINGBONE MILKING PARLOR, used but in good cond. 734-776-0285.

16 - DELAVAL PLATEL ARM TAKEOFFS, 8 rights and 8 lefts, $300 ea. 10 – DeLaval Alpro MPC’s, $300 ea.

16 Alpro milk meters, $300 ea. Many transponders avail., $15 ea. Walk through cow identification w/ software avail. Call Paul, 616-886-0969.

Feed CORN SILAGE, 989-330-6533 or 989-7635604.

1ST CUTTING DRY COW OR HORSE HAY, 4x5 round bales w/grass-alfalfa mix, $30 ea. Square bales also available at $2.50 ea. Delivery available. 989-305-5100.

CORN SILAGE, KERNEL PROCESSED w/inoculants. Delivery available. 231-2508592.

PTO and Automatic Start Generators 1-800-248-8070 M-40 South Hamilton, MI 49419

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Classifieds Call 1-800-572-5824 ext. 224

Classified Ads ($5.65 per line) Mail ads, preferably typewritten, to: Classified Ads, Michigan Milk Messenger, PO BOX 8002, Novi, MI 48376-8002. Ads must be received by the 10th of the month before the month of desired publication. Send check or money order for $11.30 (two lines) with your order. MMPA neither sponsors nor endorses products or services advertised in the Messenger.

OPPERMAN GROOVING: Diamond sawed grooves, no hammering or cracking of concrete.

No hoof damage. Call Opperman Grooving Inc., Portland. 517-647-7381. ______________________________________ DAVIDSON CEMENT GROOVING, INC: NO water needed. Wider, rougher grooves for better traction. We also offer texturing for your previously grooved floors. 3 operators will travel Michigan and other states. No interest payment terms. Est. since 1987.

Call 1-800-365-3361. ______________________________________ CONCRETE GROOVING BY TRI-STATE SCABBLING, home of the 2� wide groove. Best traction, lowest prices.

(800) 554-2288. www.tristatescabbling.com ______________________________________ CONCRETE GROOVING/FLOOR TEXTURING: Bring existing grooves back to 100% efficiency/new construction. Blue Ribbon Hoof Trimming, LLC. 989-635-1494. ______________________________________ WANTED TO BUY: USED BULK MILK TANKS, 200 gallons & larger, Sunset & Mueller. 1-800-558-0112. ______________________________________ FOR SALE: 5000-4000-3000-2500-2000-1500 OH MUELLER LATE MODEL BULK TANK MILK TANKS, complete, will trade.

1-800-558-0112. ____________________________________ BARN WHITE WASHING: Scholten Spraying Services 616-895-6307, Allendale. ______________________________________ FOR SALE: 70 FREESTALLS. SUNSET 1,000 GAL. BULK TANK. Surge pipeline, 2 in., washer. Double 8 parlor stalls. 10 hp DeLaval LVP 3000 vacuum pump. 989-6571079, evenings. ______________________________________

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Policies 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 membership representative.

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

• If the tank tests positive (drugs present), the membership 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 nonmarketability 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 Policy on Milk Quality QUALITY QUESTIONABLE

REJECTED LOAD SHIPMENT

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:

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 St. Louis 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 one-half of one day’s production** and will be disqualified for raw and PI bacteria count premiums. **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.

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 a third occurrence or more 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 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.

* The member will only be paid for two (2) voluntary dumps in a 12 month period.

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Market Report For Milk Marketed in July 2010

MARKET STATISTICS

Mideast Federal Order #33 (pounds)

This Month

Year Ago

% Change

Total Class 1 Sales

506,431,790

552,723,981

-8.38

Total Class 2 Sales

170,191,040

292,613,145

-41.84

Total Class 3 Sales

521,407,404

518,416,074

+0.58

Total Class 4 Sales

79,560,055

96,537,424

-17.59

1,277,590,289 1,460,290,624

-12.51

Total Production Class 1 Utilization

39.6%

37.9%

Mideast Federal Order #33

Current Month Total Producers 6,681 Average Daily Production per Farm 6,169 Average Protein Test 2.92% Average Butterfat Test 3.49% Average Other Solids Test 5.71% Average SCC Count (MMPA) 226,000

NATIONAL TRENDS (million pounds)

Production California

2010

2009 % Change

3,402

3,249 +4.7

Wisconsin

2,267

2,219

+2.2

Idaho

1,117

1,062

+5.2

New York

1,100

1,077

+2.1

Pennsylvania

909

894

+1.7

Minnesota

794

783

+1.4

Texas

737

719

+2.5

Michigan

711

692

+2.7

New Mexico

679

658

+3.2

Washington

512

482

+6.2

Ohio

456

453

+0.7

Indiana

296

290

+2.1

15,316

14,867

+3.0

105,321 103,832

+1.4

* Total U.S.

COMPONENT PRICING INFORMATION Mideast Federal Order #33 Protein Price/lb.

$2.0515

Butterfat Price/lb.

$1.8964

Other Solids Price/lb.

$0.1700

Class III Price @ 3.5%

$ 13.74

Prod. Price Diff/cwt. (Mich. Mkt.) Uniform Price @ 3.5% SCC Adjustment/cwt./1000

$2.18 $ 15.92 $0.00073

NASS Survey Prices

Monthly Avg. Cheese/lb. 1.4567 Butter/lb. 1.7375 Nonfat Dry Milk/lb.

1.2277

Dry Whey/lb.

0.3641

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* U.S. Y-T-D * For 23 states

COMMODITY CREDIT CORP. (CCC) PURCHASES (million pounds)

Butter Cheese Nonfat Dry Milk Total Solids

This Year Month Ago 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 +12.76 0.00 +90.27

MMPA Staff NOVI (Headquarters) 248-474-6672

800-572-5824 General Manager Clay Galarneau, ext. 200 Member Services/Quality Control Milk Sales/Dispatch Finance/Controller Gary Trimner, ext. 213 Carl Rasch, ext. 244 Joseph M. Diglio, ext. 240 Producer Testing/Herd Health Programs Manufactured Sales Credit/Insurance

Dean Letter, ext. 217 Jim Dodson, ext. 229 Cheryl Schmandt, ext. 210 Laboratory Supervisor Member Relations/Public Affairs Data Processing

Patti Huttula, ext. 219 Sheila Burkhardt, ext. 208 Gregory Schulkey, ext. 237 Human Resources Member Communications

Cindy Tilden, ext. 220 Mindy Pratt, ext. 211

Laura Moser

MANUFACTURING PLANTS

Constantine 269-435-2835 Plant Manager Thomas Carpenter

Ovid 989-834-2221 Plant Manager/Plant Operations David Wittkop

MMPA FIELD STAFF MASTITIS MANAGEMENT

EAST AREA

Supervisor: Tom Herremans...........................231-853-8008 Ravenna......................mobile 269-967-0890

Supervisor: Michael Marvin Marlette Office..........................989-635-3650

Gerry Volz.......................................989-848-5996 Fairview mobile 989-289-9219

Gary Best........................................810-664-4984 Lapeer mobile 586-484-9279 Bulk Tank Calibration Christy Dinsmoore..................................................

Fairgrove mobile 989-528-9102

NORTH AREA Supervisor: Jack Stickler St. Louis Office..........................989-681-5183 Frank Brazeau...............................920-834-4059 Oconto, Wis. mobile 906-250-0337 Preston Cole..................................231-584-2587 Mancelona mobile 989-289-9301 Duane Farmer............................. 517-552-3976 Howell mobile 586-484-9278 Steven Lehman............................989-875-3441 Ithaca mobile 989-330-1638 Katie Pierson.............................................................

Coleman mobile 989-289-9686 Lindsay Stakenas.....................................................

Fremont mobile 231-519-2455 Jack Stickler...................................989-561-5022 Remus mobile 989-289-9075

Richard Fluegge.......................................................

Cass City mobile 248-709-0283 Michael Marvin.........................................................

Marlette mobile 989-670-4864 Jody Bugaiski............................................................

North Street mobile 989-289-8610

If you are unable to reach your assigned member representative, contact any one of the representatives listed in your area.

SOUTH AREA Supervisor: Dale Ledebuhr Battle Creek Office..................269-962-5550 Steve Beroza..................................269-623-8178 Delton mobile 269-986-6792 David Brady...................................517-522-5695 Grass Lake mobile 517-937-9061 Gary Hughes.................................517-568-3655 Homer mobile 269-986-6793 Dale Ledebuhr.......................269-965-2474 Battle Creek mobile 269-986-6791 Kendra Stieg..............................................................

Caledonia mobile 269-245-6632 Ed Zuchnik.................................................................

Three Rivers mobile 269-967-7351

MMPA LABS Novi: 800-572-5824 (in MI)

800-233-2405 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mon-Fri Ovid: 989-834-2515 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Daily Constantine: 800-391-7560 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Daily MERCHANDISE—ST. LOUIS Supervisor: Joe Mishler............989-681-2334 Fax.................................................989-681-3988 Toll Free.......................................877-367-6455 Orders (Novi).......800-572-5824 then dial 2

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