Dr. Robert Cropp

Professor Emeritus, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM

Member of the Food & Beverage Council

Council Member Biography

Dr. Robert Cropp is a Professor Emeritus at University of Wisconsin and an agricultural economist. He has been associated with the University of Wisconsin system for 41 years where he has specialized in conducting research, providing extension/outreach programs in dairy marketing, dairy policy and agricultural cooperatives. Since 1974 he has prepared a monthly dairy situation and outlook report. He also provides information to dairy farmers and dairy companies on dairy price risk management via futures, options and forward price contracts. He also teaches undergraduate and graduate classes. (This is me - Update Profile)

Employment History

2003 - Unspecified: Professor Emeritus, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM
1966 - 2003: Professor, University of Wisconsin
1963 - 2006: Graduate student, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM

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China is world's fastest growing dairy market: Opportunities for U.S. dairy companies.

August 14, 2008

Analysis of:Kiwi giant aims to milk the China cash cow | www.nzherald.co.nz

China is committed to improve the nutrition of its population and dairy products are a major source. China is focusing on expanding its dairy farming and milk production. China is struggling to keep up with the growth in its demand for milk and dairy products.

Rising commodity costs shrink food firm margins

May 15, 2008

Analysis of:Kraft to hike prices to offset rising costs | www.chicagobusiness.com

The price of agricultural products since 2006 has substantially increased the ingredient costs of dairy and other food companies. As a result, dairy and other food companies experienced unfavorable net operating margins in 2007.