the structure of dairy markets past present future by alden c manchester and don p blayney commercial agriculture division economic research service us department agricultural report no 757 abstract industry many segments which supported policy changes in 1996 federal improvement reform act is much different than it was 20 or even 10 years ago this provides a historical overview more detailed examinations fluid milk market selected manufactured product discussion prospects trends some thoughts on implications those for farmers their organizations processors manu facturers retailers keywords butter cheese nonfat dry pricing com petition note use brand firm names publication does not imply endorsement washington dc 20005 4788 september 1997 foreword our objective to bring up date information products such as that provided 1983 cook others 1978 public programs brought about
