Utah Ranchers who are eligible to receive non-fat dry milk are encouraged to return vouchers to claim their powdered milk

The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food has mailed approximately 500 Non-fat Dry Milk (NDM) Vouchers, Instructions, and Approved Feed Dealers List to those livestock producers that have signed up. Those that have signed up to date represent 496 producers in the 10 the eligible counties and account for 109,238 head of cattle, 159 head of buffalo; 94,149 head of sheep; and 1,044 head of goats. The allocation total for Utah was 7,429,500 pounds of NDM, based on a 30 day supply at 75% of the 2.0 lbs per day (beef and buffalo) and .5 lbs. per day (sheep and goats). Total amount allocated to date is 5,993,786 pounds. This leaves a remaining balance of 1,435,714 yet to be allocated. We will continue to accept applications (herd certification forms) until we use up the remaining allocation, so if you are asked, you can pass this along.

Now that the Vouchers have been mailed out, the program is moving into the next phase of coordinating and approving shipments to be delivered by USDA. This will involve coordinating with the Feed Dealers/Feedlot Operators and the individual or group of producers that elect to receive it and utilize it in their feeding operations.

Deputy Commissioner Kyle Stephens is encouraging eligible ranchers to act now to receive their powdered milk.

Hear Deputy Commissioner Stephens' remarks (450 KB, .wav format)

For more information call (801) 538-7103.