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A major reason for limiting the use of antibiotics with lactating dairy cows is that antibiotics (Prod. 19)
Are toxic to cows
Maybe found in the milk for many hours after treament
Are ineffective when they contact milk
Cost more than dairymen can afford
A baby daiy animal is called a calf, weighitng approximately _____ pounds at birth (prod 19)
20 to 40
80 to 100
150 to 160
200
The microbiological standard for unpasteurized Grade A milk is ____ bacteria or less per milliter of milk. (prod 19)
50,000
70,000
100,000
750,000
A young female calf is called a heifer. An adult female that has a calf is called a cow. A heifer will give birth to a calf when she is approximately _________ old. (prod 19)
9 months
12 months
24 months
36 months
To what temperature muyst a farm bulk tank, or cooling plante, have the capacity to chill milk within two hours of the end of a milking? (prod 19)
>_ 50F
<_ 45F
~~ 40F
<_ 42F
Adulteration of milk with water is unlawful and can be detected by testing for (Prod 19)
Titratable acidity
total milk solids
A high freezing point
Somatic cells
Dairy cows begin to produce milk aftewr giving birth to a calf. This milk production continues for approximately a 10 month period. This 10 month period is called the cow's ____ period. (prod 19)
Lactation
Gestation
Dry
Calving
The principal protein in milk is ____. (prod 19)
Whey protein
Casein
Crude protein
Lactoglobulin
___________ is an organization that meets biennially in odd-numbered years. The main purposte of the Conference is to deliberate proposals submitted by various individuals from state or local regulatory agencies, FDA, USDA, producers, processors, consumers, etc., who have an interest in ensuring that the dairy products we consume are safe. (prod 19)
National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments (NCIMIS)
Food & Drug Adminitration
AOAC
United States Dairy Export Council (USDEC)
Raw milk somatic cell count must be ______ or less to meet Grade A government standards in the United States. (prod 19)
100,000
250,000
400,000
750,000
When pasteurizing milk, the minimum that raw milk must be heated to for 15 seconds is (prod 19)
111 F
121 F
161 F
171 F
The key to boosting milk protein lies largely in getting the correct amino acids to which part of the cow's digestive tract? (prod 19)
rumen
small intestine
omasum
reticulum
The CMT test detects ____ in raw milk. (prod 19)
bacteria
red blood cells
somatic cells
antibiotics
The off-flavor in milk generally caused by exposure to sunlight or fluorescent light is ___. (prod 19)
rancid
oxidized
acid
malty
What were the top three milk producing states during 2018? (prod 19)
Southh Dakota, Texas, and New York
California, Wisconcsin, and Idaho
Wisconsin, New York, and New Mexico
California, New York, and Texas
Post dipping a cow's teats helps control _____. (prod 19)
contagious pathogens
milk flow
hair growth
antibiotics
Failure to sanitize milking equipment immediately before use may result in a (prod 19)
foregin flavor
high somatic cell count
high bacteria count
high freezing point
By volume, milk consists of approximately ___ percent water. (prod 19)
3.7
50
87
92
To remoce fat from milking equipment use _________. (prod 19)
alkaline cleaner in hot water
alkaline cleaner in cold water
acid cleaner in cold water
acid cleaner in hot water
What hormone is naturally released by the cow to stimulate milk letdown? (prod 19)
oxytocin
progesterone
estrogen
adrenaline
The U.S. dairy industry is increasingly complex, with dynamic trends in consumer preferences, farm production, product manufacturing and government regulations. The U.S. dairy industry is considered to be a ____ a year industry. (prod 19)
$628 billion
$125 billion
$500 million
$100 million
The ability of lipase to attack milk fat and produce a rancid off flavor is enhanced by
(prod 19)
feeding cows moldy hay
excessive agitation of warm faw milk
exposing milk of sunlight
poorly cleaned milking equipment
_____ is the time after processing during which a dairy product normally remains suitable for human consumption (prod 19)
Packaged date
Shelf life
Product code
Product life
The document used by the U.S. dairy industry that contains the rules for producing today's fresh pasteurized milk supply is (prod 19)
the Code of Federal Regulations
Standard Methods for the Examination of Dairy Products
the Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance
The Codex Alimentarious of the World Health Organization
The major cause of salty flavor in milk is _________. (prod 19)
the large intake of salt by the cow
mastitis
exposure to sunlight
bacteria
The two most important diseases of catle transmissible to man through milk are
(prod 19)
scarlet fever and Q fever
tuberculosis and anthrax
brucellosis
tuberculosis and brucellosis
Marketing cooperatives often offer incentives to dairy famers for producing milk having which of the following special characteristics? (prod 19)
low volume milk production per cow
low protein content
high somatic cell count
low bacteria count
When feeding distillers grains in dairy feed rations, there are concerns regarding the supply of protein building blocks. What are the building blocks of protein? (prod 19)
DNA
carbohydrates
nitrogen
amino acids
Even when there are no clinical signs, a cow's milk production begins to decline when its somatic cell count is greater than how many cells/ml? (prod 19)
100,000 cells/ml
200,000 cells/ml
400,000 cells/ml
750,000 cells/ml
Milk is a major nutritional source of which mineral that combined with vitamin D and exercise builds strong bones and teeth (prod 19)
calcium
iron
phosphorous
potassium
Antibiotics are not permitted in milk because... (prod. 18)
they artificially lower bacteria counts
off flavors are produced
fat becomes rancid
some persons are hypersensitive to certain antibiotics.
Adulteration of milk is unlawful and can be detected by testing for... (prod. 18)
titratable acidity
total milk solids
a high freeezing point
somatic cells
The ideal cleaning agent for removing milkstone from equipment surfaces is... (prod. 18)
acidic detergent
phosphate
chelating agent
surfactant
The microbiological standard for unpasteurized Grade A milk is_____ bacteria or less per milliliter of milk. (prod. 18)
50,000
75,000
100,000
750,000
The principal protein in milk is_____. (prod. 18)
whey protein
casein
crude protein
lactoglobulin
Compared to a Holstein cow, on a per gallon of milk basis, the average Jersey cow produces... (prod. 18)
more fat and total milk solids
more fat but less total solids
less fat and total milk solids
less fat but more total milk
Raw mikl somatic cell count must be ______ or less to meet Grade A government standards in the U.S. (prod. 18)
100,000
250,000
400,000
750,000
The activity/inactivity of the enzyme _____ is the basis for conforming the adequacy of pasteurization of milk. (prod. 18)
phosphatase
lipase
peroxidase
catalase
Aflatoxins sometimes found in milk on corn by... (prod. 18)
bacteria
viruses
molds
yeast
Poor quality forage will cause __________ in milk to decrease significantly. (prod. 18)
somatic cells
casein percentage
bacteria counts
fat percentage
To what temperature must a farm bulk tank, or cooling plate, have the capacity to chill milk within two hours of the end of milking. (prod. 18)
≥ 50 Degrees Fahrenheit (F)
≤ 45 Degrees Fahrenheit (F)
≈ 40 Degrees Celsius (C)
≤ 42 Degrees Kelvin (K)
The California Mastitis Test (CMT) test detects _______ in raw milk. (prod. 18)
bacteria
red blood cells
somatic cells
antibiotics
The off-flavor in milk generally caused by exposure to sunlight or fluorescent light is____. (prod. 18)
rancid
oxidized
acid
malty
Raw milk somatic cell count must be _____ or less to meet export standards by European Union (EU). (prod. 18)
100,000
250,000
400,000
750,000
Post dipping a cow's teats helps control __________. (prod. 18)
contagious pathogens
milk flow
hair growth
antibiotics
What milk quality test measures organisms that grow at low temperatures, called psychrotrophic organisms, which often cause premature milk spoilage? (Prod. 18)
Standard Plate Count
Coliform Count
Preliminary Incubation Count
Lab Pasteurization Count
By volume, milk consists of approximately ________ percent water. (prod. 18)
3.7
50
87
92
What is the geratest milk production cost on most dairies? (prod. 18)
feed
labor
milking supplies
A.I breeding supplies
What hormone is naturally released by the cow to stimulate milk letdown? (prod. 18)
oxytocin
progesterone
estrogen
adrenaline
The ability of lipase to attack milk fat and produce a rancid off-flavor is enhanced by... (prod. 18)
feeding cows moldy hay
excessive agitation of warm raw milk
exposing milk to sunlight
poorly cleaned milking equipment
Cheese manufacturers realize greater yields from milk when the somatic cell counts are low and the _______. (Prod 17)
protein content is low
milkfat contents is low
protein content is high
carbohydrate content is high
98% of the microorganisms taht call a cow's rumen stomach home are what type? (prod 17)
Archaea
Bacteria
Diatoms
Fungi
The microbiological standard for Grade A unpasteurized milk is ______ bacteria or less per millilter of milk. (prod 17)
50,000
75,000
100,000
750,000
According to the National Animal Health Monitoring Sustem data, what do most farmers site as the most common criteria for weaning a calf? (prod 17)
age
starter intake
weight
space constraints
The majo cause of salty flavor in milk is _____. (prod 17)
the large intake of salt by cow
mastitis
exposure to sunlight
bacteria
Which of the following fatty acids found in milk have been associated with health benefits in humans? (prod 17)
oleic acid
conjugated linoleic acid
butyric acid
lactic acid
Stainless steel equipment is used to produce, store and process milk because _____. (prod 17)
surfaces do not corrode easily
stainless steel is a relatively low-cost metal
surfaces cannot be easily polished
stainless has a dull finish
Loactose is the principal _____ in milk. (prod 17)
mineral
protein
fat
carbohydrate
Excessive agitation of raw milk is a common cause of the off-flavor _____
oxidized
acid
rancid
metallic
Historically, the tow most important diseases of cattle transmissible to man through raw milk are _______ and ______. (prod 17)
tuberculosis and brucellosis
brucellosis and scarlet fever
scarlet fever and Q fever
tuberculosis and anthrax
_________ is the test used to check for water added to milk. (prod 17)
acid degree value
cryoscope
kjeldahl
titratable acidity
When pasteurizing milk, the minimum temperature that raw milk must be heated to for 15 seconds is ______. (prod 17)
111 degrees F
121 degrees F
161 degrees F
171 degrees F
What is a test used to screen for antibiotics in milk? (prod 17)
direct microscopic
cyoscope
kjeldahl
charm
When cooling milk on the farm, what temperature must the bulk storage system reach within two hours of the end of milking? (prod 17)
> 40 degrees F
<40 degrees F
<45 degrees F
<38 degrees F
Distillers grains provide primarily what two nutrients to a dairy cattle diet? (prod 17)
carbohydrates and minerals
vitamins and fat
fat and protein
fatty acid and minerals
The principal protein in milk is ______. (prod 17)
casein
whey protein
crude protein
lactoglobulin
Raw milk somatic cell count must be _____ or less to meet Grade A standards in the United States. (prod 17)
100,000
250,000
400,000
750,000
In a herd milked three times a day, no cows should have a long lag time. The time from when the cow is timulated to milker attchment should be less than _____ seconds. (prod 17)
30
90
120
150
What is the number one reason for culling cows on American dairy farms, according to National Health Monitoring System data? (prod 17)
lameness
reproduction problems
high somatic cell count
low production
The off-flavor in milk generally caused by expostue to sunlight or fluorescent light is _______. (prod 17)
racid
oxidized
acid
malty
The document used by the U.S dairy industry that contains the rules for producing today's fresh pasteurized milk supply is _____. (prod 17)
The Code of Federal Regulations
Standard Methods for the Examintion of Dairy Products
The Grade A Pasteurized Mlik Ordinance (PMO)
The Codes Alimentarius of the World Health Organization
Somatic cells occurring in large numbers in milk indicates ______. (prod 17)
a cow has mastitis
cows consume too much protein
milking machines are dirty
poor cooling of the milk in the bulk tank
People who consume full-fat dairy are less likely to develop what disease? (prod 17)
Tuberculosis
Diabetes
Cancer
Pneumonia
Typical farm milk consists of _____.
(prod 17)
87.6% water, 3.7% fat, 3.2% protein, 5.5% other solids
50.6% water, 3.7% fat, 4.2% protein, 41.5% other solids
80.6% water, 6.7% fat, 4.2% protein, 8.5% other solids
84.6% water, 4.7% fat, 6.2% protein, 4.5% other solids
What hormone, which blocks the let-down of milk, is released into the cow's bloodstream when it is stressed?
(prod 17)
oxytocin
parathyroid hormone
adrenaline
gonadotrophin-releasing hormone
Poor quality forage will cause _____ to decrease significantly. (prod 17)
somatic cells
bacteria count
casein percentage
fat percentage
The CMT test detects _____ in raw milk. (prod 17)
bacteria
red blood cells
somatic cells
antibiotics
Among the various food groups, dairy products serve as the leading source of ________ In the American diet. (prod 17)
iron
magnesium
carbohydrates
calcium
The rolling herd average is defined as ______. (prod 17)
an average of the herd's fat and protein percentages
an average of the number of cows in milk at any given time
the average number of hours a cow in the herd is milked per lactation
an estimate of annual milk production
One gallon of milk wighs approximately _____ pounds. (prod 17)
5.5
7.8
8.6
10.1
The document used by the U.S dairy Industry that contains the rules for producing today's fresh pasteurized mikl supply is... (prod 18)
The code of fedral regulations
Standard Methods for the examination of Dairy products.
The Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO)
The codes Alimentarius of World health Organization
The two most important diseases of cattle transmissible to man through milk are... (prod 18)
scarlet fever and Q fever
tuberculosis and anthrax
brucellosis and scarlet fever
tuberculosis and brucellosis
Even when there are no clinical signals, a cow's milk production begins to decline when its somatic cell count is greater than how many cells/ml? (Prod 18)
100,000 cells/ml
200,000 cells/ml
400,000 cells/ml
750,000 cells/ml
The major result of storing milk cold is the...
stopping of all bacteria growth
slowing of bacterial growth
killiing of all bacteria
killing of all microorganisms
For most dairies in the U.S the value of milk is primarily based upon the pounds of milk components (milkfat and protein). Milkfat depression can be caused by feed with _____ in a cow's diet.
too much unsaturated fats
not enough unsaturated fats
too much fiber
too much fatty acids
One gallon of milk weighs approximately ____ pounds.
5.5
7.8
8.6
10.1
Milk is a major nutritional source of which mineral that combined with vitamin D and exercise builds strong bones and teeth?
calcium
iron
phosphurous
potassium
Which portion of milking procedure is recommended because it flushes potential mastitis- causing bacteria from the end of the teat canal, allows you to observe early signs of clinical mastitis and helps promote milk letdown? (prod 18)
predipping
forestripping
postdipping
drying
Bulk tanks that are used to store raw milk should have what mechanical component to assure thorough mixing of milk to prevent fat seperation.
thermometer
agitator
air vent
automated control box
Cracked and blistered rubber parts of milking machine are likely to cause.. (prod 18)
High bacteria counts of milk
oxidation of milk
rancid flavor in milk
high freezing points of milk
What peice of US legislation made farmer cooperatives legal? (Mark 19)
Sherman Act
Capper- Volstead Act
Farm Bill
Barkley Act
With few exceptions U.S. commercial disappearance of dairy products in 2018 was better than 2017 levels. However, products that fell short of the 2017 levels were significant. Two of these products were ______. (mark 19)
cheese and butter
yogurt and cheese
butter and fluid milk
nonfat dry milk and skim milk powder
A Federal Milk Marketing Order is not authorized unless two-thirds of the affected _______ the prodosed marketing area approves its implementation. (mark 19)
dairy cooperatives supplying milk to
producers supplying milk to
cheese processors manufaturing with milk from
handlers processing milk in
Under the Federal Milk Marketing Orders, Class 1 milk is the highest priced utilization. In 2018, the highest Class 1 price was in the _________ federal milk order. (mark 19)
Upper Midwest
Northeast
Southeast
California
Milk has more protein than you may think. An 8-ounce glass of real milk has ____ times more protein than plant-based beverages, like almond "milk". In addition, milk protein is complete protein, while most plant protein sources are missing come of the amino acids your body needs. (mark 19)
2
8
20
31
A Federal milk order is regulation, issued by _________, which places certain requirements on the first buyers of milk from dairy farmers within a certain geographical area. (mark 19)
the Secretary of Agriculture
Congress
each state's Governor
state legislatures
Federal Milk Marketing Orders are a _______ program that defines the terms under which handlers of milk within a specific marketing order purchase milk from dairy farmers. (mark 19)
mandatory
congressionally required
elected
voluntary
________ cheese in the nation's biggest cheese category reflecting amazing production growth. Every single month during 2018 this cheese topped 2017 monthly production totals. (mark 19)
Cheddar
Swiss
Edam
Mozzarella
One gallon of milk weighs approximately _______ pounds. (mark 19)
5.5
7.8
8.6
10.1
What is the name of the USDA program that pays dairy farmers that signed up if the margin of the monthly measures for the price of milk and the cost of feed is less than $9.50? (mark 19)
Margin Protection Program
Whole herd buy out
Dairy Margin Coverage
Dairy Support Price
______ is an effective natural choice exercise recovery drink due to its powerful nutrient package that supplies the nutrition the body needs after a workout. It has carbohydrates to help refuel the body; protein to help reduce muscle breakdown and stimulate growth; and fluid and electrolyes to aid in rehydration. Drinking it after resistance training has been shown to increase the body's ability to make new muscle and may help improve body composition. (mark 19)
Chocolate milk
Greek yogurt
Gatorade
Whey protein concentrate
The trading fees paid by other countries to import dairy products into the United States are called ______. (mark 19)
Import fees
Export expenses
Margin prices
Tariffs
The Federal Milk Marketing Orders primary objective is to provide (mark 19)
a framework to make buying and selling of milk a more orderly process
ensure fairness in the marketing of the milk
help handlers with their business affairs
keep the government informed
Children's bodies and minds develop quickly, so they need all the nutrition they can get. Yet, more than half of the elementary school-aged children do not get enough calcium. Milk is the answer. One 8-ounce glass of milk provides ____ of the daily minimum allowance of calcium. (mark 19)
100%
60%
30%
15%
What is the major milk production cost on most dairy farms? (mark 19)
calf care
labor
milking supplies
A.I. breeding supplies
They current United States Secretary of Agriculture is __________. (mark 19)
Sonny Bono
Sonny Perdue
Tom Vilsack
Ann M. Veneman
A milk producer would receive the maximum price for milk delivered within a milk marketing order if all of it was used to make ____________. (mark 19)
dry whole milk
ice cream
mozzarella cheese
fasteurized milk
Which of the following flavors of ice cream is the most popular, by sales volume? (mark 19)
Chocolate
Vanilla
Strawberry
Butter Pecan
To make one pound of butter requires approximately ___ poundsof whole milk. (mark 19)
8
12
22
44
According to the U.S. Dairy Export Council _____ received the most dairy products exported from the United States in 2018. (mark 19)
Japan
Mexico
Canada
China
Over half of the top 50 US dairy cooperatives belong to an organization that is dairy farmers' chief lobbying voice in the nation's capital. What is the name of the organization? (mark 19)
International Dairy Federation
Dairy Farmers of America Federation
National Milk Producers Association
Internaional Dairy Foods Association
Milk used to make ice cream would be priced in what Federal Order class? (mark 19)
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Class 4
Which state, which did not participate in the Federal Milk Marketing Order program, voted to implement a new Federal order starting in November of 2018? (mark 19)
Montana
Idaho
California
Pennsylvania
Under several Federal Milk Marketing Orders, milk is priced based on the amount of (mark 19)
water and free fatty acids
mastitis and aflatoxins
bacteria counts of milk and antibiotics
fat, protein, and other solids
The annual production of milk for the United States during 2018 was 218 billion pounds, which was ______ 2017. (mark 19)
higher than
lower than
equal to
unchanged from
What is the name given to the system utilized by the Federal Milk Marketing Orders that sets producer prices based ont eh finished dairy product in which the milk was used? (mark 19)
Market pricing
Classified pricing
Creative pricing
Hedge pricing
Which two countries in the world produce the larget volume of cow's milk? (mark 19)
United States and New Zealand
Germany and Russia
Untied States and China
Untied States and India
Most dairy cows are milked two or three times per day. On average, a cow will produce _______ gallons of milk each day. (mark 19)
1 to 2
6 to 7
15 to 16
20 to 21
The actual milk check amount received by dairy farmers is called the _______. (mark 19)
milk-feed ratio price
cooperative bonus premium
Federal Order price
mailbox price
Milk marketing cooperatives (mark 19)
provide marketing pwoer for dairy farmers
control Federal Milk Marketing Orders
are not permitted by the Federal Mik Marketing Orders
operate only outside the Federal Milk Marketing Orders system
The reason Federal Milk Market Administrators test Grade A milk for composition and audit records of purchases by handlers is to (mark 19)
ensure an adequate supply of pure and wholesome milk for the consumer
ensure a market for milk
help handlers with their business affairs
keep government informed
During 2016 the state that held a hearing to listen to testimony for a proposal to create a Federal Milk Marketing Order was... (mark. 17)
New York
Wisconsin
California
Idaho
Under Federal Orders milk is priced based on the finished dairy products in which it was used This is called ______.
minimum pricing
maximum pricing
creative pricing
classified pricing
The actual milk check amount received by a dairy farmer is called the ____. (mark. 17)
Milk -feed ratio
cooperative bonus premium
Federal Order Price
Mailbox Price
What piece of legislation made farmer cooperatives legal?
Capper-Volstead Act
Sherman Act
Farm Bill
Barkely Act
A primary reason for establishing minimum farm milk prices through the Federal milk orders is...
to insure all dairymen have a market for milk
to insure all processors have adequate milk for manufacture of butter and feeds
to insure an adequate supply of milk for the consumer
to provide federal control of the production of milk
Dairy consumption growth in the United States is only 0.8 percent, but foreign consumption is growing much more quickly. Which country has increased in dairy consumption the most?
Mexico
New Zealand
China
European Union (EU)
Which cheese variety produced in the U.S. is the most commonly consumed in recent years?
Cheddar
Mozzarella
Italian Style Cheese
Queso Fresco
A milk producer would receive the maximum price for milk delivered within a milk market order, if all of the milk was used to make ___________________.
Dry Whole Milk
Ice Cream
Mozzarella Cheese
Fluid Pasteurized Milk
The reason Federal Milk Market Administrators test Grade A milk for composition and audit
records of purchases by handlers is to (mark 18)
ensure an adequate supply of pure and wholesome milk for the consumer
ensure a market for milk
help handlers with their business affairs
keep government informed
A Federal Milk Marketing Order is not authorized unless two-thirds of the affected _______
milk to the proposed marketing area approves its implementation. (mark 18)
dairy cooperatives supplying
producers supplying
cheese processors manufacturing
handlers processing
To make one gallon of ice cream requires approximately ___ pounds of whole milk. (mark 18)
8
12
22
44
Which of the following flavors of ice cream is the most popular, by sales volume? (mark 18)
Raspberry
Strawberry
Vanilla
Chocolate
Milk has more protein than you may think. An 8 ounce glass of real milk has ____ times more
protein than plant-based beverages, like almond milk. In addition, milk protein is a complete
protein, while most plant protein sources are missing some of the amino acids your body needs. (mark 18)
2
8
20
31
As dairy cow numbers recently climbed to a 22-year high point during 2017, dairy farm numbers
reached a modern-day low of approximately __________ farms. (mark 18)
30,000
40,000
45,000
55,000
The Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) Program focuses on sales of what two dairy
products? (mark 18)
cheese and butter
yogurt and milk
ice cream and cheese
butter and milk
A milk producer would receive the maximum price for milk delivered within a milk marketing
order if all of it was used to make (mark 18)
dry whole milk
ice cream
mozzarella cheese
pasteurized milk
What is the process called that disintegrates fat globules in milk in order to reduce the
separation of cream? The fat globules are typically broken down by forcing the milk through a
small passage at a high velocity. (mark 18)
pasteurization
ultra-pasteurization
homogenization
standardization
What two dairy product prices are largely determined by export opportunities and greatly affect
the milk price paid to farmers? (mark 18)
Nonfat dry milk and skim milk powder
Cheese and skim milk powder
Ice cream and whole milk
Nonfat dry milk and yogurt
To make one pound of butter requires approximately ________ pounds of whole milk. (mark 18)
8
12
22
44
Dairy Product imports into the U. S. comprised _____ percent of U. S. industry product sales in
2017. USDA projects that percent to hold steady for 2018. (mark 18)
3
15
25
30
What piece of legislation made farmer cooperatives legal? (mark 18)
Sherman Act
Capper-Volstead Act
Farm Bill
Barkley Act
Over half of the top 50 U. S. dairy cooperatives belong to a federation that is dairy farmers’ chief
lobbying voice in the nation’s capital. What is the name of the federation? (mark18)
International Dairy Federation
Dairy Farmers of America Federation
National Milk Producers Federation
International Dairy Foods Association
Milk used to make ice cream would be priced in what Federal Order class? (mark 18)
Class I
Class II
Class III
Class IV
The actual cost of producing dairy products that is used in the Class III and IV pricing formula is
called the _____________. (mark 18)
milk-feed ratio price
cooperative bonus premium
Federal Order price
make allowance
Dividing the total dollars a dairy has in assets by the number of cows determines which
economic indicator? (mark 18)
equity
total investment per cow
debt per cow
debt to asset ratio
Under several Federal Milk Marketing Orders, milk is priced based on the amount of (mark 18)
water and free fatty acids
mastitis and aflatoxins
bacteria counts of milk and antibiotics
fat, protein, and other solids
Federal Milk Market Orders provide __________ to distribute moneys fairly among producers
supplying milk to a market (mark 18)
a milk cooperative
a producer settlement fund
supply-demand equalization
a board of commissioners
What is the name given to the system utilized by the Federal Milk Marketing Orders that sets
producer prices based on the finished dairy product in which the milk was used? (mark 18)
Market pricing
Classified pricing
Creative pricing
Hedge pricing
The _____________________ is a voluntary risk management program for dairy producers
authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill through December 31, 2018. The program offers protection to
dairy producers when the difference between the all milk price and the average feed cost
(margin) falls below a certain dollar amount selected by the producer. (mark 18)
Milk Income Loss Contract
Price Support Program
Classified Pricing
Margin Protection Program for Dairy
Mastitis has severe economic consequences. The high somatic cell count causes a decrease in
cheese yield and the bacteria causes a (an) _________________ in the lactose (milk sugar). (mark 18)
denaturation
decrease
increase
gram-negative infection
Most dairy cows are milked two to three times per day. On average, a cow will produce _______
Gallons of milk each day. (mark 18)
1 to 2
6 to 7
15 to 16
20 to 21
The actual milk check amount received by dairy farmers is called the ___________________. (mark 18)
milk-feed ratio price
cooperative bonus premium
Federal Order price
mailbox price
______________ is an effective natural choice exercise recovery drink due to its powerful
nutrient package that supplies the nutrition the body needs after a workout. It has
carbohydrates to help refuel the body; protein to help reduce muscle breakdown and stimulate
growth; and fluid and electrolytes to aid in rehydration. Drinking it after resistance training a
has been shown to increase the body’s ability to make new muscle and may help improve body
composition. (mark 18)
Chocolate milk
Greek yogurt
Gatorade
Whey protein concentrate
A mixture of milk and cream containing not less than 10.5 percent milkfat, but less than 18
percent milkfat is defined as (mark 18)
light whipping cream
half-and-half
light cream
heavy cream
Federal Milk Marketing Orders are a __________ program that defines the terms under which
handlers of milk within a specific marketing order purchase milk from dairy farmers. (mark 18)
mandatory
congressionally required
elected
voluntary
Which variety of cheese represents in the largest wholesale sales volume, annually, in the U.S.? (mark 18)
Swiss
Cheddar
Mozzarella
Process American
Since 1984, when President Ronald Reagan proclaimed a National Ice Cream Month, it has been
celebrated annually, every _______________. (mark 18)
June
July
August
September
Prices paid by handlers are identical in all federal orders for milk utilized in the manufactured
product categories, however milk used in Class I varies by location. The highest price paid for
Class I milk is in the _________ region of the United States. (mark 18)
Southeast
Midwest
Northwest
Northeast
Federal Milk Marketing Orders are _____________ programs that define the terms under which
haulers of milk within a specific marketing order purchase milk from dairy farmers. (mark 17)
mandatory
congressionally required
voluntary
elected
Over half of the top 50 U.S. dairy cooperatives belong to a federation that is dairy farmers’ chief
lobbying voice in the nation’s capital. What is the name of the federation? (mark 17)
International Dairy Federation
Dairy Farmers of America Federation
National Milk Producers Federation
International Dairy Foods Association
To make one pound of Cheddar cheese requires approximately ________ pounds of whole milk. (mark 17)
8
10
22
44
Federal Milk Marketing Orders provide ________ to distribute moneys fairly among producers
supplying milk to a market. (mark 17)
a milk cooperative
a board of commissioners
supply-demand equalization
a producer settlement fund
A Federal Milk Marketing Order is authorized only if two-thirds of the affected ________milk to
the proposed marketing area approves its implementation. (mark 17)
dairy cooperatives supplying
producers supplying
cheese processors manufacturing
handlers processing
According to the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Sciences, all people need
at least ____________ milligrams of calcium per day. (mark 17)
10
100
1,000
1,000,000
The __________ is a voluntary program to help score a farm’s animal welfare practices against
the industry recommendations. It is operating as a partnership of the National Milk Producers
Federation and Dairy Management Inc. (mark 17)
National F.A.R.M. program (Farmers Assuring Responsible Management)
National Dairy Checkoff Program
Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
Animal Welfare Act (AWA)
A system of fairly distributing payment among producers in a Federal Milk Market is called,,,, (mark 17)
quota options
base-excess pricing
seasonal incentive pricing
pooling
Dividing the total dollars a dairy has in assets by the number of cows determines which
economic indicator? (mark 17)
equity
total investment per cow
debt per cow
debt to asset ratio
Marketing cooperatives often offer incentives to dairy farmers for producing milk having which
of the following special characteristics? (mark 17)
low volume milk production per cow
low protein content
high somatic cell count
low bacteria count
______________ is an effective exercise recovery due to its powerful nutrient package that
supplies the nutrition the body needs after a workout. It has carbohydrates to help refuel the
body; protein to help reduce muscle breakdown and stimulate growth; and fluid and
electrolytes to aid in rehydration. Drinking it after resistance training has been show to increase
the body’s ability to make new muscle and may help improve body composition. (mark 17)
Chocolate milk
Greek yogurt
Gatorade
Whey protein concentrate
Since 1984 President Ronald Reagan proclaimed a National Ice Cream Month. It has been
celebrated annually, every ___________________. (mark 17)
June
July
August
September
USDA Farm Service Agency administers ____________ that offers dairy producers a catastrophic
coverage when the difference between the all-milk price and average feed costs falls below a
specified level. (mark 17)
Margin Protection Program
Cooperatives Working Together
Federal Market Orders
DEIP Exports
Milk marketing cooperatives... (mark 17)
are not permitted by Federal Orders
provide marketing power for dairy farmers
control Federal Orders
operate only outside Federal Orders
Most dairy cows are milked two or three times per day. On average, a cow will produce
__________ gallons of milk each day. (mark 17)
1 to 2
8 to 9
15 to 16
20 to 21
Prices paid by handlers are identical in all federal orders for milk utilized in the manufactured
product categories, however milk used in Class I varies by location. The highest price paid for
Class I milk is in the ____________ regions of the United States. (mark 17)
Southeast
Midwest
Midwest
Northeast
Dairy is the second largest organic food category accounting for what percentage of total organic
food sales? (mark 17)
5 percent
15 percent
25 percent
35 percent
Which of the following flavors of ice cream is the most popular, by sales volume? (mark 17)
Raspberry
Strawberry
Vanilla
Chocolate
In a milk market with four classes of milk, Class III milk is commonly used for... (mark 17)
fluid products
cottage cheese and cream products
cheese
butter and dry products
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020, what percentage of the
population is not getting the recommended three servings of dairy daily? (mark 17)
less than 12 percent
50 percent
85 percent
90 percent
Milk has more protein than you may think. An 8-ounce glass of real milk has _____ times more
protein than a similar sized serving of a plant-based beverage, like almond milk. In addition,
milk protein is a complete protein, while most plant protein sources are missing some of the
amino acids your body needs. (mark 17)
2
8
20
31
Federal milk order hearings can be lengthy because _________ can testify and _________ can
cross-examine the witness. (mark 17)
only Federal employees, no one
only cooperative managers, anyone
only Federal lawyers, anyone
any interested party, anyone
