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Robert Cropp

Robert Cropp, Professor Emeritus, University of WisconsinProfessor Emeritus
University of Wisconsin
Member of the Food & Beverage Council

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 - present Professor Emeritus
University of Wisconsin
1966 - 2003 Professor
University of Wisconsin
1963 - 2006 Graduate student
University of Wisconsin

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China is world's fastest growing dairy market: Opportunities for U.S. dairy companies. | 08-14-2008
Analysis of: Kiwi giant aims to milk the China cash cow | www.nzherald.co.nz
Author: Robert Cropp, Professor Emeritus, University of Wisconsin

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 | 05-15-2008
Analysis of: Kraft to hike prices to offset rising costs | www.chicagobusiness.com
Author: Robert Cropp, Professor Emeritus, University of Wisconsin

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.

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Recent Seminars

GLGi: Overview of the Dairy Industry
Chicago, 10-31-2007
GLGi: Overview of the Dairy Industry
Boston, 10-24-2007
GLGi: Overview of the Dairy Industry
New York, 09-19-2007

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