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AMPI News Releases


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Media Contact:

Sarah Schmidt
Vice President of Marketing
schmidts@ampi.com
507-354-8295


02/23/2023
AMPI Cheddar named best in U.S.
Two AMPI cheeses in elite top 20

07/01/2022
AMPI announces leadership transition
Sheryl Meshke becomes sole CEO of Midwest dairy co-op effective January 2023

06/09/2022
AMPI leader urges Congress to promote greater focus on agricultural trade
Co-president and CEO Sheryl Meshke addresses Senate Ag Committee

03/12/2022
AMPI Young Cooperators elect officers
rad and Janora Korver of Alton, Iowa, are the 2022 Young Cooperator (YC) chairpersons for Associated Milk Producers Inc.

11/18/2021
AMPI cheesemakers tally five, first-place finishes
Dairy farmer-owned co-op's cheeses earn top honors

11/05/2021
AMPI recognized with top communications honors
Dairymen's Digest magazine named "Best in Show"

11/03/2021
Dinner Bell Creamery Establishes National Butter Day

06/09/2021
Cooperative Communicators Association recognizes AMPI leaders for communication excellence
Dairy cooperative co-CEOs Donn DeVelder and Sheryl Meshke receive CEO Outstanding Communicator Award

02/24/2021
AMPI and First District Association announce formation of Common Marketing Agency

10/29/2020
AMPI cheesemakers defend title
Dairy farmer-owned co-op's Aged Asiago tops national contest

03/10/2020
AMPI distributes cash in March
Co-op leaders review solid performance at annual meeting

02/19/2020
AMPI Young Cooperators elect officers
Wisconsin dairy farmers to lead group

02/19/2020
Augusta dairy farmer elected to co-op board
AMPI announces new, recognizes retiring board members

11/07/2019
AMPI cheesemakers earn champion title
Dairy farmer-owned co-op's Parmesan tops national contest

11/01/2019
AMPI discontinues production at two plants
Dairy farm decline prompts decision

10/01/2019
AMPI celebrates 50 years
Dairy farmer-owned cooperative marks milestone

09/27/2019
AMPI dairy products are North America's best
Cheese, butter, powdered whey awarded first place at World Dairy Expo contest

08/26/2019
Dairy royalty named in Iowa and Minnesota
AMPI members’ daughters serve as industry spokespersons

04/25/2019
Minnesota dairy farmers urge congressional delegation to ratify USMCA
AMPI leaders stress importance of trade to U.S. dairy industry

02/18/2019
AMPI accelerates cash distribution
Co-op leaders review solid performance at annual meeting

12/20/2018
Farm bill signing includes AMPI member
New dairy program is significant shift for dairy farmers

11/02/2018
Dairy farmer-owned AMPI invests in new technology
Making more cheese from Minnesota milk

09/28/2018
AMPI cheesemakers tally three first-place finishes
Entries from Iowa and Wisconsin sweep two classes in World Dairy Expo contest

07/25/2018
AMPI recalls limited amount of dry whey powder because of possible health risk

04/11/2018
AMPI Young Cooperators elect officers
Minnesota dairy farmers will lead group

03/26/2018
AMPI's record cheese production grows with customer demand in 2017
Dairy farmer-owners review cooperative performance at annual meeting

03/09/2018
AMPI cheesemakers defend title
Colby Jack repeats gold medal win

12/19/2017
More award-winning cheese, please
Dairy farmer-owned AMPI updates, expands plant to meet customer demand

06/09/2017
AMPI cheesemakers to make more award-winning cheese
Dairy farmer-owned cooperative invests in new technology

04/10/2017
AMPI Young Cooperators elect officers
Iowa dairy farmers will lead group

03/30/2017
Holmen dairy farmer elected to co-op board
AMPI announces new, recognizes retiring board members

03/28/2017
AMPI reports record cheese production, climbing foodservice sales for 2016
Dairy farmer-owners review cooperative performance at annual meeting

11/05/2016
AMPI cheesemakers score two big wins
AMPI Medium Cheddar, Parmesan named champions

09/13/2016
AMPI cheesemakers win three-peat
Cheddar championship is unprecedented

06/24/2016
Young co-op members tour cheese plant, AMPI member farms
AMPI consumer-packaged cheese plant in Portage, Wis., featured

03/30/2016
AMPI milk volume, foodservice sales up in 2015 *AUDIO*
Dairy farmer-owners gain co-op insight at annual meeting

03/25/2016
AMPI Young Cooperators elect officers
Wisconsin dairy farmers will lead group

03/25/2016
Sturgeon Lake dairy farmer elected to co-op board
AMPI announces new, recognizes retiring board members

03/22/2016
AMPI milk volume, foodservice sales up in 2015
Dairy farmer-owners gain co-op insight at annual meeting

03/09/2016
Opening speakers and AMPI leaders offer industry insight at annual meeting
Dairy farmer-owners will meet March 21 and 22

10/06/2015
AMPI Cheddar cheese sweeps competition
Entries from Iowa and Wisconsin place 1-2-3 in World Dairy Expo contest

06/25/2015
Young co-op members hit the road to tour farms, cheese plant
AMPI's northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota membership area featured

04/10/2015
AMPI Young Cooperators elect leaders
Minnesota dairy farmers will lead group

04/02/2015
Midwest dairy farmers elected to co-op board
AMPI announces new, recognizes retiring board members

03/24/2015
AMPI milk volume, sales up in 2014 *AUDIO*
Farmer-owners review cooperative's performance at annual meeting

03/23/2015
AMPI milk volume, sales up in 2014
Farmer-owners review cooperative's performance at annual meeting

03/13/2015
AMPI members to review co-op's performance
Dairy farmer-owners to meet March 23 and 24

01/27/2015
AMPI names new leadership
DeVelder and Meshke will lead Midwest co-op

12/04/2014
AMPI CEO steps down
Board of directors appoints interim leadership

04/11/2014
Midwest dairy farmers elected to co-op board
AMPI announces new, recognizes retiring board members

04/10/2014
AMPI Young Cooperators elect officers
Minnesota dairy farmer to lead group

03/24/2014
AUDIO: AMPI reports $1.8 billion in sales
Dairy farmer-owners review co-op performance

03/24/2014
AMPI reports $1.8 billion in sales
Dairy farmer-owners review co-op performance

03/14/2014
Performance highlights, farm bill panel headline AMPI Annual Meeting
Dairy farmer-owners convening in Bloomington March 24 and 25

07/02/2013
Young co-op members tour AMPI member farm, cheese plant
Durst Bros. Dairy and Rochester, Minn., manufacturing plant are tour stops

06/10/2013
AMPI communications team earns top honors

04/04/2013
AMPI Young Cooperators elect officers

03/25/2013
AMPI reports $1.7 billion in sales
Dairy farmer-owners review cooperative's performance at annual meeting

03/25/2013
AUDIO: AMPI reports $1.7 billion in sales
Dairy farmer-owners review cooperative's performance at annual meeting

03/15/2013
Opening speakers offer industry insight
Co-op members review 2012 performance, highlights

04/02/2012
AMPI Young Cooperators elect officers
North Dakota dairy producers to lead group

03/26/2012
AMPI reports $2 billion in sales
Dairy farmers review co-op performance, policies at annual meeting

03/26/2012
AUDIO: AMPI reports $2 billion in sales
Dairy co-op advocates support for family farms

03/16/2012
AMPI Annual Meeting to feature leading ag economist
Dairy cooperative members will review cooperative performance

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