“Wisconsin is the place to learn about dairy,” said Lijun Zhang, chairman of HLJ Lvye Animal Husbandry Corporation, a 10,000-cow dairy.
Zhang had visited Wisconsin once before, but was looking forward to this year’s trip, which included World Dairy Expo and plans to visit a few of the state’s dairy farms and agribusinesses, including Cooperative Resources International of Shawano, Wisconsin.
“We were very impressed with the high level of equipment and hardware at World Dairy Expo,” Zhang said.
The technologies featured at Expo were about 10 to 20 years ahead of those in China, he said.
Also represented was Inner Mongolia Clouds Tyurin Livestock Dairy Co. Ltd. The privately-held company has five dairy farms with 2,000-cow herds each. The business produces organic milk in addition to organic corn, alfalfa and silage, said Qiang Li, the company’s general manager. He was accompanied by Yonglin Zhang, deputy general manager; and Yingke Zhang, technical director.
Also from the Inner Mongolia Province of China was Chevalese Dairy Co. Ltd., which has a 5,000-head Holstein herd. The company is vertically-integrated. In addition to producing milk and crops, it is involved in the processing and distribution of products such as milk, powdered milk, yogurt and ice cream.
“Our goal is to observe advances in equipment and apply them to our animal husbandry,” said Xuelong Zhang, farm manager for Inner Mongolia Chevalese Dairy.
Liangcheng Haigao Livestock Co., also based in the Inner Mongolia Province, has more than 10,000 dairy cows and produces milk and yogurt products. The company was represented by its technical manager.
Secretary Brancel welcomed the Chinese delegation and provided insights into Wisconsin’s dairy industry. The group also viewed a video showcasing Wisconsin agriculture.
“Wisconsin has the largest concentration of dairy producers, dairy processors, genetics companies and dairy service companies in the United States,” Brancel said. “Dairy adds more to Wisconsin’s economy than any other single agricultural product adds to any other state. It makes sense that World Dairy Expo is held here in Wisconsin.”
Many international groups spend time in the state immediately before and after World Dairy Expo, visiting businesses and farms to learn more about dairy production. Wisconsin’s International Agribusiness Center frequently works with international groups to learn what they want and then line up meetings with farms and businesses.
“Our farmers look forward to visitors,” Brancel said. “They are proud of what they do and how they farm, and our companies love the chance to showcase their products.”
Brancel encouraged the delegation from China to observe and ask a lot of questions during their travels.
During the meeting in Madison, Inner Mongolia Chevalese Dairy’s Zhang asked about the potential for forming joint ventures with Wisconsin companies in China. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation helps companies and investors develop business relationships. While Wisconsin encourages investment, state law limits how much land may be owned here by foreign entities. Ninety-nine percent of Wisconsin’s farms are family-owned – whether that is by single families, more than one family or more than one unrelated family, Brancel said.
Brancel finished the meeting by discussing the collaboration between dairy producers and processors, and how their support of the Center for Dairy Research on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus has resulted in more and higher quality dairy products being marketed throughout the United States and the world. This was accomplished by strong leadership in the private sector, Brancel said.
Zhang had visited Wisconsin once before, but was looking forward to this year’s trip, which included World Dairy Expo and plans to visit a few of the state’s dairy farms and agribusinesses, including Cooperative Resources International of Shawano, Wisconsin.
“We were very impressed with the high level of equipment and hardware at World Dairy Expo,” Zhang said.
The technologies featured at Expo were about 10 to 20 years ahead of those in China, he said.
Also represented was Inner Mongolia Clouds Tyurin Livestock Dairy Co. Ltd. The privately-held company has five dairy farms with 2,000-cow herds each. The business produces organic milk in addition to organic corn, alfalfa and silage, said Qiang Li, the company’s general manager. He was accompanied by Yonglin Zhang, deputy general manager; and Yingke Zhang, technical director.
Also from the Inner Mongolia Province of China was Chevalese Dairy Co. Ltd., which has a 5,000-head Holstein herd. The company is vertically-integrated. In addition to producing milk and crops, it is involved in the processing and distribution of products such as milk, powdered milk, yogurt and ice cream.
“Our goal is to observe advances in equipment and apply them to our animal husbandry,” said Xuelong Zhang, farm manager for Inner Mongolia Chevalese Dairy.
Liangcheng Haigao Livestock Co., also based in the Inner Mongolia Province, has more than 10,000 dairy cows and produces milk and yogurt products. The company was represented by its technical manager.
Secretary Brancel welcomed the Chinese delegation and provided insights into Wisconsin’s dairy industry. The group also viewed a video showcasing Wisconsin agriculture.
“Wisconsin has the largest concentration of dairy producers, dairy processors, genetics companies and dairy service companies in the United States,” Brancel said. “Dairy adds more to Wisconsin’s economy than any other single agricultural product adds to any other state. It makes sense that World Dairy Expo is held here in Wisconsin.”
Many international groups spend time in the state immediately before and after World Dairy Expo, visiting businesses and farms to learn more about dairy production. Wisconsin’s International Agribusiness Center frequently works with international groups to learn what they want and then line up meetings with farms and businesses.
“Our farmers look forward to visitors,” Brancel said. “They are proud of what they do and how they farm, and our companies love the chance to showcase their products.”
Brancel encouraged the delegation from China to observe and ask a lot of questions during their travels.
During the meeting in Madison, Inner Mongolia Chevalese Dairy’s Zhang asked about the potential for forming joint ventures with Wisconsin companies in China. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation helps companies and investors develop business relationships. While Wisconsin encourages investment, state law limits how much land may be owned here by foreign entities. Ninety-nine percent of Wisconsin’s farms are family-owned – whether that is by single families, more than one family or more than one unrelated family, Brancel said.
Brancel finished the meeting by discussing the collaboration between dairy producers and processors, and how their support of the Center for Dairy Research on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus has resulted in more and higher quality dairy products being marketed throughout the United States and the world. This was accomplished by strong leadership in the private sector, Brancel said.
Source: Agriview
