Milk Prices hitting the sky!

[pk]

Hey, isn't this the dairy state? What is going on when I run to the Walmart Store and find Milk (whole) at around 4.00 a gallon! What is going on? Are we making milk with gasoline or something? lol

Guess I better research this topic and see how long this one is going to last.

I also stopped in our local Save a lot store and a sign was up saying that all dairy product prices are going very high and they will do their best to find the lowest prices to offer their customers.

My kids love all dairy products!

Wow, can't afford gas and now milk too?? What's next....toilet paper?? eck!

pk

[AlumniClub]

Toilet paper will be rationed! Five sheets? No way!

A year in the works, the electronic tissue dispenser is being rolled out to the masses by Kimberly-Clark Professional as it seeks to capture more of the $1 billion away-from-home toilet paper market. The company believes most people will be satisfied with five sheets - and use 20% less toilet paper.

[AJE]

Sucks that the world has discovered the treasures of Wisconsin's Agriculture. I've heard that all of our dairy will or has raised in price to meet the demand of the rest of the world. NO FAIR!
I say the rest of the WORLD should mooooooooo over!

[AJE]

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

Top Export Markets
The top five countries importing Wisconsin agricultural products in 2006 were:

Canada ($576 million)
Mexico ($96 million)
Japan ($77 million)
China ($74 million)
Taiwan ($53 million)


Top Ag Exports

Unmilled cereals, such as wheat, rye, oats, and corn: $258.6 million
Bakery Related: prepared cereals, flours, starches, and milks (not dairy products; this category includes products such as malted milk): $118.7 million
Raw hides, raw skins, and leather (no furskins): $99.4 million
Miscellaneous Grains, Seeds, Fruit: $98.5 million
Miscellaneous edible preparations: $93.5 million
Beverages: $87.3 million
Dairy, Eggs, Honey, Etc: $84.7 million
Preserved Food: $71 million
Furskin and Artificial Fur: $67 million
Meats: $48 million
Genetics: $31.5 million


Cheese and Curd:

:arrow: Wisconsin ranked second in the nation for the exportation of cheese in 2006 ($46 million).
:arrow: The top four importing countries of Wisconsin cheese in 2006 were Japan ($19 million), Canada ($12 million), Mexico ($10 million), and the Republic of Korea ($1 million).
:arrow: Wisconsin is still the number one producer of cheese in the United States.
:arrow: Cheese & Curd Commodity Description (0406): Fresh (unripened or uncured), including whey cheese, and Curd; Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds; Processed cheese, not grated or powdered; Blue-veined cheese; cheddar cheese; colby; other, including mixtures.
Overall Wisconsin Exports

:arrow: Export sales by Wisconsin firms for all commodities grew by 15% over the previous year, totaling $17 billion in 2006.
:arrow: Wisconsin ranked 19th among all the states for value of exports in 2006.
:arrow: Industry breakdown for Wisconsin exports:
*Industrial machinery makes up 32% of Wisconsin’s total exports.
*Medical and scientific equipment holds nearly 12%.
*Agricultural products represent 9% of the state’s total export shipments.

Trade affects farmers:

:arrow: International trade has a NET POSITIVE EFFECT on the agricultural economy. Export revenues account for 20 percent of Wisconsin farm cash receipts.
:arrow: Free trade agreements benefit Wisconsin because they give our farmers more opportunities for exporting.
:arrow: Wisconsin holds a natural comparative advantage in dairying. Our climate, soils, rainfall, and infrastructure make us second to none.
:arrow: By participating in trade, we are working to maximize our dairying advantage.

http://www.datcp.state.wi.us/mktg/bu...tats/index.jsp

[AJE]

Originally Posted by Kris10

Toilet paper will be rationed! Five sheets? No way!



A year in the works, the electronic tissue dispenser is being rolled out to the masses by Kimberly-Clark Professional as it seeks to capture more of the $1 billion away-from-home toilet paper market. The company believes most people will be satisfied with five sheets - and use 20% less toilet paper.

THAT SO STINKS! What is next rationing women's nessesities during her menses?

Originally Posted by pk

Wow, can't afford gas and now milk too?? What's next....toilet paper?? eck!

pk

Did you hear about the women who has to do time because she stole SOME ROLLS of toiletpaper.

http://www.davickservices.com/Womans-TP_Theft.htm

Nevada no longer needs to be the joke with its sitcom’s: Reno 911 or Super Troopers! Now all they need to do is film now in Iowa! hahaha

Also Iowa needs to add to the Stupid Laws site: www.dumblaws.com

Theft of toilet paper: a million days wasting in jail with forking out more monies than the 49-cent paper was worth. ~AJE

[dgridley]

Old thread but how are milk prices nowadays? Our gallons of milk here in SW MO run about $2.64..

Originally Posted by pk

Hey, isn't this the dairy state? What is going on when I run to the Walmart Store and find Milk (whole) at around 4.00 a gallon! What is going on? Are we making milk with gasoline or something? lol

Guess I better research this topic and see how long this one is going to last.

I also stopped in our local Save a lot store and a sign was up saying that all dairy product prices are going very high and they will do their best to find the lowest prices to offer their customers.

My kids love all dairy products!

Wow, can't afford gas and now milk too?? What's next....toilet paper?? eck!

pk

[Slickeroo2]

Actually you are partially right. Milk is made with diesel fuel. My big tractor averages about 800 hours per year. Then there is the rice of trucking But the price of milk is really driven by the price of grain. Same with most meats.

[Latina]

Originally Posted by dgridley

Old thread but how are milk prices nowadays? Our gallons of milk here in SW MO run about $2.64..

I picked up a gallon last night... $3.69/gallon