Articles tagged under: Steve Schlangen
Schlanglen Honored with Dairy Sustainability Award
Published June 8, 2022
Seven dairy farms nationwide have been honored with the U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award. The Steve and Cheryl Schlangen own and operate a 60-cow, 200-acre dairy farm near Albany, Minnesota. The farm utilizes more than 30 conservation practices, from LED lighting…Others Want What the Dairy Industry Has
Published March 2, 2022
The balance sheet for Associated Milk Producers, Incorporated is the strongest it has ever been. Board Chairman Steve Schlangen says the dairy cooperative has invested in new technology in its four major cheese plants. On the domestic front, AMPI and…Two MN-Based Dairy Co-ops Are Working Together
Published February 25, 2021
Associated Milk Producers Incorporated and First District Association have formed a jointly-owned Common Marketing Agency. AMPI Chairman Steve Schlangen said it makes sense to work together to get a better return for their members and better utilize their manufacturing capacity.…AMPI Celebrates 50 Years
Published February 24, 2020
Associated Milk Producers Incorporated celebrated 50 years of business at their annual meeting in Bloomington. AMPI Chairman Steve Schlangen says AMPI was incorporated as a business in October 1969. "We've been ramping up to this event for the last few…Sign-Up for DMC Program Continues
Published August 8, 2019
The Dairy Margin Coverage Program is one tool available for dairy farmers in challenging times. Associated Milk Producers Incorporated board chairman Steve Schlangen says Minnesota dairy farmers have an added incentive to sign up. "In the state, we have a…Apprehension Over New Dairy Margin Coverage Program
Published April 8, 2019
Associated Milk Producers Incorporated Board Chairman Steve Schlangen attended Friday’s Dairy Margin Coverage meeting in Litchfield, Minnesota. The Albany, Minnesota dairy farmer said local farmers feel like they were burned on the Margin Protection Program and it’s hard for some…AMPI Revolves Cash Allocation Back Sooner-Than-Normal
Published February 20, 2019
After a profitable year in 2018, Associated Milk Producers Incorporated is returning patronage allocations back to its members on a faster-than-normal pace. "We're going to revolve 20 percent of that in cash, which normally happens in August," said AMPI Chairman…A Challenging Price Environment for MN Dairies
Published August 2, 2018
Excess supply and a lack of demand are causing lower milk prices. Red River Farm Network’s Carah Hart reports it’s a challenging environment for Minnesota dairy farmers to stay in business.