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table of Our History It is gratifying that both of these institutions were contents Source: Mike Southwood, General Manager interested. As a result, records dating back as far as 1936 have been transferred to the Provincial Farewell to Mike This will be my last article for the MilkingTimes Southwood 2 Archives of . The oldest item was the as I prepare to retire at the end of this month. I United Milk and Cream Producers Association Alberta Milk have written countless articles over the last 19 Welcomes Ltd Certifi cate of Incorporation. New General years. Some were easy to draft and others much Manager 3 more diffi cult. I always felt that a key role of the There were board meeting minutes and reports Have You Got the general manager was making sure that the Board from the Calgary Milk Producers Association, App? 3 had the information they needed to make Calgary Milk Foundation, The Milk Fighting for informed decisions and that we communicate Producers Association, Edmonton Milk and Alberta’s Farmers with our members. MilkingTimes provides Cream Producer’s Association, Alberta Milk and Their Property 4 information on a wide range of topics that are Producers’ Association, and the Alberta important to producers and I have always Dairy Exhibit at the Dairyman’s Association (ADA). There were also Edmonton Valley believed that each and every issue is read by the 1942 to 1962 annual reports from the Public Zoo 5 producers and stakeholders. Utilities Branch Milk Control agency. Dairy Cost Study 6 Additionally, the 1927 Economics of Farm As I get ready to leave Alberta Milk, I have the Organization and Management Report and three Alberta Milk daunting task of cleaning out my fi les – paper Merchandise 7 dairy product quality trophies from the ADA and electronic. As I slowly work through this went to the . The Results task, I am uncovering many memories and a lot Are In 8 of history of our industry. However, nothing like Before the records were submitted to the proAction® 9 the history of the dairy industry that we have Provincial Archives of Alberta, I took the time to Statistics 10-11 accumulated at Alberta Milk. quickly review the Milk Distribution as a Public Utility Study that was written by W.P. Mortenson Alberta This summer, our Corporate Secretary Shelley Production and in 1940. I was amazed to read that milk was Rietveld undertook the task of looking for a way Quota Update 12 deemed a public utility for the very reason we to preserve a lot of corporate records that we Alberta Milk have supply management today – the inherited when Alberta Milk was formed. Scholarship 12 perishability of the raw product, the substantial Following the formation of Alberta Milk, the nutritional benefi ts for the consumer, and the Alberta Milk Producers Society and the eight need to secure a stable supply. local producer Boards were dissolved. Records and mementos from these associations and I will truly miss the connection with producers number of other affi liate organizations were through the MilkingTimes and especially directly forwarded to our offi ce as a means of keeping the at the producer meetings. Alberta Milk records for historical purposes. After 1303 - 91 St SW inventorying the records, both the Provincial our mission Edmonton, AB T6X 1H1 Archives of Alberta and the Royal Alberta Alberta Milk partners with industry stakeholders 1-877-361-1231 to support an effective supply management Museum were contacted to see if they would be system in a growing, sustainable and market- interested in preserving the history of the dairy focused industry. industry. Farewell to Mike Southwood Source: Alberta Milk staff

At the end of November, Mike Southwood is retiring after 19 years working for dairy board of producers. Mike has been the general manager directors for the entire existence of Alberta Milk.

Tom Kootstra Mike was hired by the Board of Alberta Milk Chairman 780-783-8789 Producers Society (AMPS) on December 4, North Region 2000.

Stuart Boeve Mike has seen Alberta Milk through many Vice Chairman 403-223-4916 signifi cant milestones including: • Mike has a great rapport with staff . He is South Region • Creation of the Alberta Milk organization always ready to celebrate a wedding, new • Building the Alberta Milk offi ce in baby, new house or to recognize the loss of a Gert Schrijver Edmonton 2nd Vice Chairman family member. 403-742-1528 • Conversion to single quota • Mike has high standards of Director at Large • The reduction in Alberta Milk’s delegate professionalism for himself and staff in Albert Kamps stru cture from six regions to three dealing with producers, industry or the 403-318-3031 • Capably served under four chairmen public. Central Region • Numerous regulation and policy changes • He’s also very knowledgeable. He has an • And most recently, the launch of the new Gezinus Martens excellent understanding of the dairy industry 780-985-2147 Milk Management System in Alberta and across and is a North Region helpful staff resource for advice and That is the Mike Southwood most dairy guidance. Miranda Verhoef producers got to know. The Mike Southwood 403-848-4519 who spoke at the spring, fall and annual Central Region But most of all, Mike has a passion for all meetings. The Mike Southwood who provided things dairy. He’s expressed his gratitude for Heini Hehli strong leadership at national meetings and 403-704-5716 being able to serve under strong chairmen, represented Alberta dairy producers. The Mike Director at Large spend the time to understand the needs of Southwood who wrote updates in the producers, and help facilitate eff ective Martin Van Diemen MilkingTimes. 403-738-4375 solutions. He cares about dairy farmers and South Region But there is another side of Mike Southwood has stood up for them passionately for his entire career. Conrad that staff were able to see day-to-day. Here are Van Hierden some things you may not know about Mike: 403-553-2117 • Mike is usually the fi rst one in the offi ce We the staff at Alberta Milk thank you for your Director at Large and the last one out. leadership and for making Alberta Milk such a Greg Debbink • As a strong leader, he established a great place to work. 780-913-9173 culture that made Alberta Milk a workplace Director at Large of choice, with a very low employee Mike’s fi nal day at Alberta Milk is November turnover rate. 30. Please take time to wish him the best at • No matter how busy, he always has an [email protected] or reach out at open-door policy. his fi nal Fall Producer Meetings and AGM this • Mike believes and practices the concept November. that working together will produce better fi nd us results. He always stands for being united in on the face of challenges. • He supports everyone in their desire to succeed. He encourages staff development through training, education or work challenges.

November 2019 2 Alberta Milk Welcomes Have you got the App? New General Manager Source: Dairy Farmers of Canada Source: Tom Kootstra, Chairman The DairyExpress+ app provides dairy farmers On behalf of the Alberta Milk Board of with the latest DFC news directly in their Directors, it is with great pleasure that I pocket, quickly and effi ciently. announce Freda Molenkamp-Oudman as the In less time than it takes to issue a news release, deadlines new general manager of Alberta Milk, eff ective DFC can share a comment or statement on quota transfers December 1, 2019. current aff airs. As farmers (or anyone really) Nov. 18, 2019, at 4:30 p.m. Freda brings over 20 years of progressive who work with a smartphone know, getting experience and agriculture knowledge. She updates faster can make a diff erence. credit transfers comes to Alberta Milk from Agricultural and The app contains a comprehensive FAQ of Dec. 23, 2019, at Forestry where she was the assistant deputy consumer questions on topics ranging from 4:30 p.m. minister - strategy, planning and governance human nutrition and the value of dairy products, division. to farming practices and the impact of dairy on Freda already has a strong understanding of our the environment. It is our hope that seeing organization and supply management as she DFC’s answers will help build users’ confi dence previously served as the general manager of the in answering questions they receive from the Alberta Agriculture Products Marketing public. While the answers provided in the app Council (APMC). APMC is the oversight body are succinct, they have been thoroughly for the agricultural marketing boards and researched and vetted and are kept up to date. commissions in Alberta. Ms. Molenkamp- The FAQ is also available offl ine. Oudman excels in the areas of governance, If you like what you see in the app, invite other strategic planning and leadership. She has licensed dairy farmers to download it and proven track record for network building, register. collaboration, developing a culture of empowerment, and developing teams that have We will be rigorous in vetting subscribers’ clear priorities and expectations. access. With the essential collaboration of our provincial member organisations, we will We are extremely pleased to welcome Freda diligently check that subscribers are who they and we know she will be a huge asset to the say they are – indeed licensed dairy farmers - already strong team at Alberta Milk. We know before granting them access to the her knowledge in board governance will build DairyExpress+ content. on the strong foundation we have at Alberta Milk. Download the app now! App Store (iOS): On behalf of the Board, I would also like to Google Play (Android): extend our sincerest gratitude to Mike wanted Southwood for his leadership over the past 19 Alberta Prime Beef years as general manager. buying all classes of Holstein steers and cows. Willing to trade Holstein heifers for your steers. Trucking available. Picture Butte, AB. Phone Andy Houweling 403-308-8700 aAa® Animal Analysis will help you: Brett Houweling 403-382-7827 Offi ce 403-732-5644 Fax 403-732-4387

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3 November 2019 Fighting for Alberta’s “This announcement provides farmers further Farmers and Their clarity on what a measured response from the legal system will look like. Farmers now have Property a better understanding of what government is Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry willing to do if situations like this arise in the future.” for Alberta will act to protect hard-working farmers sale from aggressive, illegal protests. The government Mark Tchetter, Jumbo Valley Top quality, registered of Alberta will introduce legislation designed to Options being proposed include: Holstein bulls from very punish illegal protestors who invade farms, and to • Fines up to $10,000 for a fi rst off ence and high-producing dams and discourage such dangerous activity. the most popular sires. up to $25,000 for subsequent off ences for Phone 403-227-2142. “Alberta’s farmers and ranchers treat their animals individuals and up to $200,000 for Breeding age Holstein well, and they have a right to run their operations organizations, and imprisonment of up to 6 bulls. VG + EX dams, without illegal harassment from militant months. some over 300 BCA. • Amending the Animal Health Act so Semen tested and trespassers. I’ve asked Minister Dreeshen and guaranteed. Phone Heini Minister Schweitzer to consider all options, farmers aff ected by bio-security breaches can at 403-704-5716 or including legislation, to protect livestock recover their costs and so trespassers and Markus at 403-783-0442. producers’ operations and their families from protesters placing biosecurity at risk can be Milking Registered harassment.” fi ned $15,000 for fi rst off ences, then $30,000 Heifers and Breeding Age Jason Kenney, Premier plus imprisonment of up to one year for Registered Bulls for sale repeat off ences. all the time. Only top sires used. Phone 780-387- “Farmers shouldn’t have to worry about people • Amending the Provincial Off ences 5398 or 780-387-8128. entering their workplace, interfering with their Procedures Act to increase the maximum Holstein heifers, fresh or lives, or threatening the health of their animals. amount of compensation awarded by the springing. This incident made it clear our farmers need court from $25,000 to $100,000. Phone 403-330-9558. stronger protection. We will act to protect our In addition, government is funding 50 new Breeding age Jersey bulls. farms and ranches from radical activists.” Dams many generations. Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Agriculture and Crown prosecutors to be tougher on criminal VG, EX + high LPI. Make behaviour. Holstein heifers easy to Forestry freshen. Rochester, AB. On top of the illegality of trespassing, Phone 780-698-2267. “Alberta’s farmers need to have confi dence that their government stands with them and will work unauthorized or improper entry on farms and in Breeding age bulls to keep them safe. The measures we are proposing barns can introduce disease and threaten the available from top health and welfare of animals. It can also have sires with high LPI and will send a loud and clear message to fanatics that production. Tested for trespassing on farmers’ property to disrupt their a detrimental impact on business operations semen, Leukosis and and on the well-being of farm families. BVD. Also, milking heifers ability to operate is completely unacceptable and and embryo’s available will not be tolerated.” Albertans are encouraged to call their local Phone 403-315-4536. Doug Schweitzer, Minister of Justice and Solicitor RCMP detachment if faced with trespassers. Fresh, springing & open General heifers for sale. Phone 403-556-0842. Breeding age Holstein bulls from dams scored VG/EX/ME and sired by high ranking sires. Semen tested and delivery avail. Phone 780-689-9576. Holstein heifer, open, springing and fresh, also Jersey springing. Phone 403-330-9558.

Premier Jason Kenney, Minister of Justice and Attorney General Doug Schweitzer, and Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Devin Dreeshen announce new protections for farmers against trespassing and illegal protests at the Jumbo Valley Hutterite Colony.

November 2019 4 Dairy Exhibit at the Experience the Dairy Exhibit on us! Source: Daria Taylor, Corporate Operations Manager We would like to invite you and your family to enjoy a day at the Edmonton Valley Zoo on us! Alberta Milk has partnered with the Edmonton You can tour our new exhibit, enjoy an ice Valley Zoo and are pleased to announce that cream treat and see all the changes that have the Urban Farm, a contemporary take on old been going on at the zoo. for sale MacDonald’s farm, has opened its barn doors. cont’d Within the Farm is a dairy exhibit profi ling Enclosed in this edition of the MilkingTimes is Dairy quality alfalfa, a coupon for you to redeem at the Edmonton alfalfa grass mix,and low dairy farming in Alberta. potassium grass hay. All Valley Zoo’s Zootique for a family day pass hay tested and delivery About the Alberta Milk Dairy (or you can use it towards purchasing an available. Exhibit annual pass if you prefer). The Edmonton Phone 403-795-8593. Alberta’s dairy farmers are committed to Valley Zoo is located at 13315 Buena Vista Milk vacuum pump (only Road (87th Avenue). 2years old) variable speed educating and earning the public’s trust about & inverter. Asking $2500. what they do. This permanent display walks Also, 20 GEA IQ Milking guests through a modern dairy barn and Claws (only used for provides information on calf care, feed, 12months) come with a set of new silicone replacement bio-security, dairy facts, and guests can even liners. Asking $350 each. try their hand at milking a life-sized model Phone or txt Aron (403) cow. Additionally, there is a food choice 994-2163. challenge and a dairy bar, Moo at the Zoo, Double ten parallel rapid serving delicious 100% Canadian ice cream. exit parlour frame, assorted GM parlour parts (plate cooler, milk claws, milk About the Urban Farm lines, ect.), Hi-Perform II This open and airy modern-day farm cooling controller (only showcases experiential learning and exhibitory 2years old), & two poly waste milk pails for parlour. at its best. Here, guests of all ages can observe Already uninstalled & will goats, sheep, pigs, rabbits, chickens, and a host sell separately. Phone or of others in their open enclosures. Without the txt Alfons (403) 994-2160. restriction of bars and plexiglass barriers, DeBoer alley scraper, 650ft visitors can enjoy an intimate get closer chain, 4 scrapers, drive experience watching the animals, listening to unit. 4 and a half years old. Phone 403-302-2545. their grunts and bleats, and yes, smelling the hay and the scent of their feathers and hair. 2 GEA milking robots, The Urban Farm will help you understand monobox, each comes with supply units, and all where your food comes from. other items needed. Phone 403-333-5728.

Blue Diamond double herringbone parlor. Westfalia Milk claws 20 MPC’s. Delpro control Unit, Upright wash sink Numerous B-transponders. Everything was in working order on June 11/19 Phone 403-704-5161.

15 Stallion nipple tails. Slightly used. Phone 403-443-7563.

Alfalfa 2nd cut,some rain, also alfalfa 3rd cut dairy quality. Test results available. Phone 403-330-7090.

5 November 2019 Dairy Cost Study The second table is the cost summary per kg of Source: Pauline Van Biert, Production Research Analyst, butterfat sold. Weighing the pros and cons of Agriculture and Forestry increasing butterfat per cent to receive a higher revenue compared to the possible increase in Business Analysis – per kg of the cost of feeding can be made using this Butterfat information. Participating on the dairy cost for sale The Dairy Cost Study is an annual program study and receiving this report for your own delivered by the Economics Section of farm, can help in this decision. cont’d Agriculture and Forestry. Participants receive a 9 year old 1600 litre farm business analysis indicating costs and COST Total $ $ per kg of BF Mueller milk tank c/w water returns broken down by total enterprise, on a feed costs 571,039.13 8.53 cooled refrigerator unit. Also, complete robotic per cow basis, and per hectoliter sold. The variable costs 326,036.30 4.87 milksystem lely a3 next 2 main source of revenue is based on milk labour 194,629.27 2.91 milkstalls complete with composition, namely the three components: capital costs 193,989.55 2.90 700 litre buff er tank and 80 tags. Also, 9 years old + butterfat, protein and lactose/other solids. This Total Costs 1,285,695.24 19.2 lely Juno feed pusher. year there is a new report showing the revenue Phone 780-728-6111. and costs per kilogram of butterfat. For more information about joining the Dairy 95 bales of 3rd cut Alfalfa Cost Study or a copy of the 2018 Butterfat big quares, baled Aug The fi rst table indicates the revenue received report, contact Pauline Van Biert at 30th. Analysis and delivery from these components, based on the 780-415-2153 or [email protected]. available upon request. provincial average. Clearly, the greatest Phone 403-388-8834 ext 204, revenue received is from butterfat. In 2018, the dairy@riverroadcolony. average butterfat test was 4.19 kg/hL, arriving com at about 66,969 total kgs. sold with the average component price at $16.23.

INCOME Total $ % of Income from butterfat 1,087,158.76 79.6 from protein 126,888.98 9.3 from other solids 63,595.83 4.7 other income 87,348,12 6.4 Gross Income 1,364,991.69 100

Farmers strive to keep their butterfat at a sustainable percentage. Changes in butterfat can be achieved through various feed choices and ingredients used in the feeding routine. Farmers work closely with their nutritionist to reach and maintain positive results.

November 2019 6 Women’s item black insulated Make your list and softshell jacket check it twice! Polyester fi ll, featuring both the Alberta Milk Source: Kelsie Gilks, School and Agriculture Program and Dairy Farmers of Canada Quality Milk Coordinator logos. Made of 100% polyester outer with Looking for the perfect gift for your friends, waterproofi ng and a breathable membrane, and family, or staff as the holidays are fast water repellent fi nish. $95 approaching? The Alberta Milk merchandise booth has what you’re looking for!

During our Annual General Meeting, we will have a booth set up displaying the variety of items available for purchase, including these great new items, just in time for winter!

We will have sample sizes available to try on and orders can be placed in person at the AGM or online at.albertamilk.com/store.

Not joining us at our AGM? We’re sad you’re not joining us, but it doesn’t mean you’re out of luck. All of our items are available on our website albertamilk.com/store and shipping is free! Men’s tan work jacket The men’s item is a with double-stitching, a water-repellant outer shell, and a polyester 16 oz insulated, cow spotted polyfi ll. This jacket features both the Alberta coffee mug. Milk and Dairy Farmers of Canada Quality This mug will keep your coff ee hot for up to Milk logos. $95 four hours- you’ll likely fi nish your coff ee before it gets cold. $20

If you have any questions, please contact the Alberta Milk offi ce, 1-877-361-1231

7 November 2019 The Results are In The campaign went live on TV, online videos, Source: Dairy Farmers of Canada social media, Spotify, DFC websites and on billboards and bus shelters, and conveyed three Dairy’s latest Campaign key messages: Changes Perceptions 1. Canadian dairy farmers are committed to Dairy Farming Forward, the latest marketing producing the highest quality milk in the most campaign undertaken by Dairy Farmers of Can- sustainable and effi cient way. ada (DFC) wrapped up in August and the results 2. Canadian dairy farmers are committed to show a marked change in attitudes towards dairy monitoring and ensuring the health of their herd among the campaign’s primary target demo- and upholding the highest standards of animal graphic: millennials. welfare. 3. Canadian dairy farmers are innovative, The campaign reached an impressive 9.4 million continuously looking for ways to adopt new Canadians overall, including half of all technologies that will improve farm practices millennials. Post-campaign analysis showed that and decrease land and water use. 52% of the millennials reached reported consuming more dairy as a result of the To assess the eff ectiveness of the campaign, DFC campaign, while 30% took time to research the tested the level of agreement with a series of industry further and 35% shared or talked about statements about the dairy industry before and the advertisement with others. after the campaign. The post-campaign analysis showed a 4% increase in the level of agreement “We are extremely pleased with outcomes of the with statements about the industry’s commitment Dairy Farming Forward campaign,” said Pamela to sustainable farming and the care of animals. Nalewajek, Vice-President, Marketing at Dairy This translates to an increase of approximately Farmers of Canada. “The results suggest that 295,000 millennials agreeing to each statement by campaigns like this can be extremely eff ective in the campaign’s end. The campaign results also inspiring attitudinal or behavioral changes that showed that: drive additional dairy consumption.” • Blue cow logo awareness is at its highest Dairy Farming Forward launched on July 1st, point since introduction, approaching half of all 2019 with the goal of combating consumers. misrepresentations of the environmental and • Exceptional breakthrough was achieved in animal welfare impacts of dairy production and reaching Millennials, increasing the cost highlighting innovation in the dairy industry. eff ectiveness of the campaign. The campaign was specifi cally targeted at • The campaign drove attitudes and millennials, a demographic of 10.1 million behaviours, meaning the message resonated Canadians. Millennials view dairy less and mattered to consumers. favourably than previous generations and as a • The campaign resulted in increased result, consume less of it. It is especially Millennial understanding of the key ‘Farming important to address these misconceptions Forward’ messages. among this target audience since 41% of The success of the Dairy Farming Forward millennials are now parents and have the ability campaign has demonstrated the power of to infl uence the next generation of consumers. strategically placed, clear messaging in changing The campaign employed a two-pronged strategy the attitudes and behaviours of target audiences. to reframe and enhance perceptions of the dairy With further campaigns scheduled later this year, industry: fi rst, by responding to some of the it is anticipated that public perception of dairy concerns held by millennials and addressing will continue to improve as a result of DFC’s misconceptions head-on, and second, by marketing eff orts. highlighting how dairy farmers continuously Stay tuned for DFC’s next embrace innovation on the farm and advance the campaign industry’s commitment to environmentally and DFC launched its next marketing campaign on socially-responsible practices. October 22nd. Stay tuned for an exciting concept that will continue building additional awareness of the importance of dairy.

November 2019 8 proAction® - Putting Documentation Works! Documentation into In a recent producer example, a load of milk tested positive for an inhibitor and was Practice subsequently rejected. In reviewing the Source: Morgan Hobin, proAction® Coordinator situation with the producer, it became clear that The Challenge of at some point there was a disconnect from the Documentation producer’s work activities on farm compared to Several of the proAction modules require what was documented by the producer in either Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The the Food Safety SOP for Milking Cattle with intent of an SOP is to provide detailed Abnormal or Treated Milk or for Treating instructions for routine procedures. The work Cattle. completed on a dairy farm leads to the production of a high-quality food for Canadian In this example, the producer called Alberta consumers. As a result, there are industry and Milk to obtain details about the load rejection societal expectations on how these tasks are to confi rm the next steps in the process. During accomplished and documented. the conversation, the producer commented that he should have recorded the treatment on Many producers question why SOPs are Record 17 (Deviation and Corrective Action necessary. Some of you have stated that “You Record) and then looked at Record 17 prior to have already trained your employees” or “I am each milking to take note of the treated cow. the only one who works on the farm so why This producer’s response is a perfect example the need for a written document outlining the of how to make use of Record 17 every day as process as well?” or “Isn’t it all just common it was intended. Your Record 17 and your Food sense?” Safety SOP are designed to help you ship excellent milk quality for Canadian consumers. Here are the benefi ts of creating SOPs for your farm: New SOP 1. Achieve effi ciency – When the same task Please note that eff ective September 1, 2019 services the Downed Cattle Corrective Action Plan is completed in diff erent ways, it will always The new club year of the take longer to complete. An SOP will requirement has been changed to a Standard local Dairy 4H club has streamline the process so more can be Operating Procedure. Producers choosing to started. We welcome record these events on Record 17 for children age 6 till 21 years accomplished in less time. of age to join! For more 2. Provide consistency – An SOP will management purposes can continue to do so. information contact the ensure that regardless of who is performing However, it is not a requirement of the module. leaders: the task, it is being completed the correct The new SOP template can be found at albertamilk.com – for industry – proAction tile Moos on the Moove way every time. Westlock Area 3. Improve communication – SOPs take the – following records. Anita Bikker-780-674-6293 [email protected] guessing out of what you are doing and For questions regarding proAction, please Rollyview make the job easier. They can be referenced contact Morgan Hobin at 780-577-3318 or Leduc area by you and/or your employees so everyone Heidi de Lange [email protected]. knows how the process should be 780-387-8132 [email protected] completed. Udderly Unique 4. Provide accountability – Evaluating Lacombe - Olds area employee performance based on opinion is Joanne vander Linde- 403-82-1516 subjective. Having written standards in place [email protected] will help provide objectivity when Green Acres comparing job performance to expectations. Lethbridge area Mike vanden Dool 5. Provide safety – SOPs ensure that the 403-308-7979 tasks are performed in a safe and consistent [email protected] manner.

9 November 2019 Dairy Production Statistics

Producer Pool Average Milk Prices Additions/Deductions September 2019 Month TPQ $/hL Additions Deductions Sept 2019 81.99 ($) ($) Aug 80.38 Audit Adjustment 0.00 0.00 July 79.50 Bulk Tank Callibration 0.00 2,850.00 June 79.99 Discarded 10,832.71 66,577.52 May 80.07 WMP 159,498.97 356,201.36 Apr 80.24 Interest 15,498.97 91.04 Mar 82.72 Metering 61,411.29 0.00 Feb 82.75 Trucking 0.00 2,700.00 Jan 83.72 Violations 133,247.62 0.00 Dec 84.36 Nov 82.56 Average Deductions Oct 83.26 per Kg Total Solids ($0.0059)

Listed below are the Class 5 prices calculated by the 2019-2020 Quota Exchange and Canadian Dairy Commission. Credit Transfer Deadlines

Class 5 Prices ($kg) Transfer Date Quota Exchange Credit Transfer November 2019 Nov. 1, 2019 Oct. 17, 2019 Nov. 25, 2019 Milk Class Butterfat Protein Other Solids Dec. 1, 2019 Nov. 18, 2019 Dec. 23, 2019 Class 5a 7.2925 8.3583 0.5132 Jan. 1, 2020 Dec. 16, 2019 Jan. 24, 2020 Class 5b 7.2925 2.5551 2.5551 Feb. 1, 2020 Jan. 17, 2020 Feb. 21, 2020

Class 5c 5.9149 2.4753 2.4753 Mar. 1, 2020 Feb. 14, 2020 Mar. 24, 2020 Apr. 1, 2020 Mar. 17, 2020 Apr. 23, 2020 Class 5d contract by contract price May 1, 2020 Apr. 16, 2020 May 22, 2020 Class 4m contract by contract price June1 , 2020 May 15, 2020 June 23, 2020 July 1, 2020 June 16, 2020 July 24, 2020

Provincial Average Components September 2019

Butterfat 4.1679kg/hl Provincial Milk Quality Averages

Protein 3.2042 kg/hl Month Bacteria Somatic Cell Average (IBC) Count (SCC) Other Solids 5.8778 kg/hl Sep 2019 22,178 208,330

November 2019 10 Dairy Production Statistics

Quota Exchange Underproduction Credit Transfers Daily Production Quota Price$/ Total Transferred Clearing Price/kg Month Kg eligible kg Nov 2019 25.00 $41,225 Sep 2019 108,199.11 $4.06 Oct 26.75 $41,052 Aug 145,660.86 $4.83 Sep 50.00 $41,000 July 99,748.51 $8.32 Aug 12.86 $41,850 June 93,768.83 $9.28 July 66.00 $42,500 May 93,677.04 $9.34 June 35.00 $41,815 Apr 102,077.01 $8.88 May 96.10 $40,100 Mar 81,185.02 $8.41 Apr 135.01 $39,305 Feb 86,721.31 $10.05 Mar 119.97 $39,125 Jan 102,870.69 $9.89 Feb 146.90 $40,040 Dec 87,105.40 $8.46 Jan 175.74 $39,900 Nov 85,793.48 $7.17 Dec 85.75 $39,105 Oct 81,249.68 $6.70

Quota and Milk Production Summary (BF kg)

Month August September October November December Status Offi cial Pre-Pooling Projected Projected Projected Alberta Butterfat Production (kg/day) 93,260 93,821 95,341 95,996 95,463 Provincial Quota (kg/day) 99,851 100,142 99,260 97,916 106,117 Producer Quota (kg/day) 93,547 93,547 93,547 93,547 93,547 Producer Quota + Incentive 104,109 104,461 104,109 104,461 93,547 Credits (kg/day) Cumulative Position (%) -2.75% -3.31% -3.64% -3.83% -4.75% Producer Position (Days) -4.99 -4.90 4.30 -3.52 -2.88 Provincial Position (Days) -9.50 -11.36 -12.69 -13.45 -15.52 Penalty (kg) 0000 0

Western Milk Pool Butterfat Production (kg/day) 264,610 268,705 273,127 275,949 277,524 Pool Quota (kg/day) 283,708 284,535 282,030 278,213 301,512 Cumulative Position (%)* -1.34% -1.83% -2.10% -2.18% -2.92% Penalty (kg) 0000 0 *The P10 pool's limits on production are +1.25% and -2.00% of the P10 rolling 12-month quota.

11 November 2019 Alberta Production Alberta Milk and Quota Update Scholarships Source: Jonathan Ntoni, Policy Analyst Source: Daria Taylor, Corporate Operations Manager

Production Reminder of Application Daily average production in September was Deadline Change services 2.25 million litres, a decrease of 32,810 litres Did you ever think it was unusual that the cont’d (-1.44 per cent) over August. Average butterfat Alberta Milk Scholarship application deadline Countryside Dairy Sales density is on a seasonal rise in August and was December 31? The reasoning was that in Dairy cattle & quota hence rose by 2.07 per cent to 4.1680 kg/hl in 1999, when the scholarship program began, sales. Bred & springing September from August. many of the dairy-related programs were only heifers available. Andrew two years in length and we wanted to ensure that 403-348-9358 or Harry Comparing on an annual basis, there was 403-783-1274. those students were eligible to apply for both +0.47 per cent growth in volume in the years. Fast forward 21 years and there now are Amber Enviroservices 12-month period ending September 2019 over provides soil and many students pursuing four-year university groundwater monitoring the 12-month period ending September 2018; degrees with a focus on dairy production, farm of liquid manure storage and +1.41 per cent growth in butterfat management, herd health, etc. Additionally, lagoons to fulfi ll NRCB production for same period. requirements for leakage some of the universities have recently changed detection. Phone their transcript dates to February to include 403-999-2623 or email Quota fi rst-term marks. alfredo@amberenviro. The WMP’s rolling 12-month quota increased com; by 1.08 per cent in August over July. Alberta’s Alberta Milk has now moved our application www.amberenviro.com. daily producer quota issuance rate in August deadline to June 30. Students will now apply Alberta Holstein 2019 is at about 97.50 per cent (i.e. 93,547 kg/ after the school year (rather than half way Association www.albertaholstein. day). through) to receive their scholarship. The ca for industry news, scholarship is for the school year they just upcoming events, movies, Provincial and Pools’ Quota fi nished, so even if they graduate that year they show results and more! Utilization still qualify to apply. All the other criteria remain Bricon Safety Grooving Cumulative Quota Positions (CQP) as at the the same. Ltd. Concrete grooving, end of August 2019 were as follows: planning, scarifying. About the Scholarship Providing traction for a MB SK AB BC WMP P5 P10 safer more productive Alberta Milk off ers at least one $1,000 -2.94 1.54 -2.75 -0.16 -1.34 -0.80 -1.02 environment. scholarship to a student in any year of study at Phone 1-800-590-4403 or 204-981-5057. an offi cially recognized post-secondary REMINDER: Production institution. The applicants are evaluated on an Find out about the Jersey Flexibility Limits Adjustment essay about how they plan to benefi t the future Breed on JerseyWest’s The lower limit of ‐17 days will be changed to website at jerseycanada. of Alberta’s dairy industry, as well as scholastic com/jerseywest. ‐15 days in October 2019. Hence the fl exibility achievement, leadership skills, community limits in place eff ective October 2019 and Western Canadian involvement, 4-H, and work experience. Alberta Classic -Team Alberta. beyond will be +5/‐15 days which will bring Milk producer families are encouraged to This youth show rotates Alberta to full harmonization with the other consider supporting students who fi t the criteria amongst the 4 western Western Milk Pool provinces. provinces. Phone Lexi to apply for next year. Wright at 403-862-5600 or Sue Crest at 780-675- 4643.

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