Milk assembly and Processing Costs in the Butter-Dry Milk Industry.

Abstract

This study was designed to provide cost information which would be useful in planning for adjustments to new technology and changing plant size in the butternonfat dry milk industry. It provides partial answers to the following questions: (1) What type of processing plants are economically most efficient? (2) What type of bulk milk assembly is most efficient? and (3) How large should a dairy plant be to assure economic deficiency, considering both milk assembly and processing? 31 pages. This archival publication may not reflect current scientific knowledge or recommendations. Current information available from University of Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station: http://www.maes.umn.edu/