News for Dairy Co-Ops - January 9, 2006

 

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January 9, 2006 Volume 64. No. 1

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Dairy Producer Conclave Registration Deadlines Approaching

Conclave LogoThe deadlines for registering to attend NMPF's three upcoming Dairy Producer Conclave meetings are all this week. So cooperatives that have not yet registered their dairy producers for these meetings either with the host hotels, or with NMPF itself, should do so immediately. More ...


Judge Decides Against Large Producer-Handlers Challenge To USDA Decision

USDA LogoA Federal District Court judge in the District of Columbia has ruled against three large producer-handlers from the Pacific Northwest that had challenged the USDA's decision to regulate their milk sales. More ...


USDA Sets Hearing on Proposed Make Allowance Changes to Federal Milk Orders

The U. S. Department of Agriculture announced recently that it will hold a national public hearing to consider a proposal seeking to amend the Class III and Class IV milk price formula manufacturing allowances for all Federal Milk Marketing Orders. More ...


MILC Renewed In Budget Deal, But Not Yet a Done Deal

The Milk Income Loss Contract program was renewed as part of the $40 billion budget reconciliation process that was passed in the House and Senate just prior to Congress leaving for the Christmas holidays. More ...


Petition to Amend Ice Cream Standards Not About Ice Cream Quality

On September 27, 2005, FDA published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) in the Federal Register to amend the standards of identity for ice cream and frozen custard, sherbet, and water ices. More ...


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