EASTERN PULSE farm and risk-management assistance. For more information, contact (Florida) Dr. Mary Sowerby at (386) 362-2771, meso@ufl .edu. or (Georgia) Dr. Curt Lacy at (229) 386-3512, 4) identify barriers to converting from a con- clacy@uga.edu. ventional dairy to a pasture-based production system. The fi rst 60 producers signing up in Georgia and Florida will receive $100/year for the three- year project. They will also receive individual America’s #1 yogurt brand, Cho- Eastern Pulse continued from page 31 Chobani heads to Charlotte, N.C. EVER WONDER IF YOUR NEIGHBORS HAVE FARM MARKETING FIGURED OUT? Gain a solid understanding of marketing, and how it can protect what you work so hard to earn, by joining other dairy producers at one of our Power Hour marketing discussions. Receive a free $10 lunch card just for calling to request more information. 800-334-9779 www.stewart-peterson.com A service of Stewart-Peterson Inc. © 2012 Stewart-Peterson Inc. Futures trading is not for everyone. The risk of loss in trading is substantial. Therefore, carefully consider whether such trading is suitable for you in light of your fi nancial condition. There are no guarantees that following advice or recommendations in this discussion will translate into success. bani, offi cially announced Charlotte, N.C., as home to its North American sales headquarters. Chobani’s offi ces, to be located in the Charlotte Plaza Building, are scheduled to open later this summer. As part of its long-term growth plans in the Charlotte market, Chobani plans to expand its current sales force from 17 to approximately 60 positions by the end of 2013. The average sal- ary for the new positions will be approximately $70,000 and will include retail analysis, trade marketing sales support and direct sales jobs. For more information, visit chobani.com. Northeast regained footing in ’11 Northeast dairy farmers were able to regain some fi nancial footing in 2011, accord- ing to Farm Credit East, the region’s largest agricultural lending cooperative. The informa- tion comes from Farm Credit’s 2011 Northeast Dairy Farm Summary report, which reviewed fi nancial information from 532 participating dairy farms from New York, New England and New Jersey. The Dairy Farm Summary results show net earnings per cow for dairy farms participating increased $401/cow, to $797/cow in 2011, up from $396/cow in 2010. For the second year in a row, cash fl ow on participating dairy farms was adequate to meet fi nancial commitments including operating expenses, debt repayment, family living and income taxes. For more information or to purchase a copy, visit FarmCreditEast.com. Please turn to page 33 Our ID-S5 Tapered Barrel Square Liner is guaranteed to out-perform your current brand with Low Slip and Better Shut Off. The ID-S5 fits 06 Style Shells Conewango Products Delivers Quality, Reliability, and Consistent Performance Call Toll Free Today 800-828-9258 Online at www.conewango.com 32 June 2012 EASTERNDAIRYBUSINESS New Features Larger Inside Diameter of the milk tube which has been increased to fit larger inlet claws. A Completely New Bumper Ring Design which provides for maximum vacuum shut-off during unit attachment. Added Flex Point to the upper milk tube allows for more flexibility and better unit alignment. Tapered Barrel Design in combination with a shallow vacuum chamber provides for better milk-outs with less liner slippage than competitive square liners. The ID-S5 operates at .2” to .4” less vacuum than other square liners without sacrificing milking speed. New Head Design allows for a better fit in the most popular CIP wash trays. This liner can be vented upon request www.dairybusiness.com