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I am the former president of the U.S. Dairy Export Council. Dairy Management Inc., on behalf of the farmer checkoff, hired me to helm USDEC at its inception in 1995. To continue the metaphor, for 21 years I guided the ship and received navigational advice from the board consisting of dairy processors, exporters, dairy farmers and others. They told me where they wanted the ship to go and how USDEC could help them along the way.
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U.S. Dairy Exports: Lessons From Past Progress
by Tom Suber November 14, 2016Read More
As he approaches retirement, Tom Suber reflects on 21 years as president of USDEC and looks ahead to megatrends, challenges and opportunities for U.S. dairy exports.
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Enforcement Critical to Ensure Free Trade Agreements Deliver on Promises
by Tom Suber September 28, 2016Read More
The United States takes aim at a Canadian pattern of evading trade commitments vital to the U.S. dairy industry.
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For U.S. Dairy, More Questions Than Answers in UK Exit From EU
by Tom Suber June 28, 2016Read More
Historic vote is just the beginning of an unclear and unprecedented process that will reshape global trade links for U.S. dairy exports.
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When Will Global Dairy Prices Rebound?
by Tom Suber May 11, 2016Read More
We’ve slogged through more than 18 months of global oversupply, yet market conditions suggest a recovery is still some ways off.
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Dairy Exports Will Grow, But So Will Competition
by Tom Suber March 14, 2016Read More
The U.S. dairy industry must compete harder and smarter to take advantage of continued gains in emerging-market dairy demand.
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Pros and Cons of TPP for U.S. Dairy Industry
by Tom Suber January 14, 2016Read More
If we had to give the Trans-Pacific Partnership a grade, it would not get an “A” nor would it get an “F”.
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For our 20th Anniversary, We'd Like More China
by Tom Suber November 19, 2015Read More
A review of two decades of articles puts today's tough global dairy market in perspective. -
With Protein, U.S. Dairy Plays to its Strengths
by Tom Suber September 22, 2015Read More
Whey’s role as a nutritious ingredient plays well for U.S. dairy exports throughout the global income spectrum.
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Down Cycles of Global Dairy Markets Teach Persistence
by Tom Suber July 30, 2015Read More
Despite a tough year and major market challenges, USDEC's long-range forecast is unchanged: sustainable growth.
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Why U.S. Dairy Exporters Are Taking the Long View
by Tom Suber June 23, 2015Read More
It's the toughest market in six years, but shippers aren't hitting the panic button.
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U.S. Dairy Industry Needs to See TPP Details
by Tom Suber May 28, 2015Read More
If Congress passes Trade Promotion Authority it opens a meaningful debate on the merits of a Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement.
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Persistence Pays Off for Exporter of Year
by Tom Suber October 10, 2014Read More
Investments underscore Dairy Farmers of America's long-term commitment to U.S. dairy exports.
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Driving in Right Direction to Meet Global Dairy Demand
by Tom Suber June 10, 2014Read More
Over the last decade, the value of U.S. dairy exports has increased 21 percent per year.
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4 Trends Fueling Export Growth in the Middle East
by Tom Suber March 10, 2014Read More
A growing middle class and expanding demand for nutritious food products are among the reasons.
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5 Reasons U.S. Dairy Exports Increased 31 Percent
by Tom Suber February 24, 2014Read More
Increased demand in Southeast Asia and China certainly helped, as did a host of other reasons.
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Make New Friends, But Remember Old Friend Mexico
by Tom Suber February 10, 2014Read More
Mexico remains the biggest customer for U.S. dairy products, purchasing a record $1.43 billion in 2013.
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UHT Milk Adds to Our Global Dairy Portfolio
by Tom Suber November 15, 2013Read More
China’s appetite for imported UHT milk could grow four-fold to more than 1.3 billion lbs. by 2020.
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A Whole Milk Powder Industry is Born
by Tom Suber September 2, 2013Read MoreWhen the history of the U.S. dairy industry is written, the highlights of the chapter on globalization circa 1995 to 2015 will include milestones like the cap on EU export subsidies, the opening of Mexico under NAFTA, the increase in dairy consumption as the middle class has grown in emerging markets, and the China melamine crisis. Now you can add the birth of the U.S. whole milk powder (WMP) industry to the mix of most significant, game-changing developments of the last 20 years.
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Tools to Price Your Milk Powder in the Global Marketplace
by Tom Suber May 15, 2013Read MoreIf someone asks you to name the current cheese price, you would probably quote the latest CME block cheddar close. And if you want to hedge your milk costs, your cheese sales or your inventory values, you can do so relatively simply using CME Class III or cheese futures. But if you’re in the milk powder business—either a seller or a buyer—how do you know what a load is worth? And how can you hedge against price movements when prices are all over the board, each series has different rules on which transactions are included and each actor may price off a different series?
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Dairy Exports: Reflections on a Record Year
by Tom Suber March 15, 2013Read MoreIn the ongoing maturation of the U.S. dairy industry as a global player, we took another step forward in 2012.
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