So far, the main government action has been to buy up 238 million pounds of nonfat dry milk powder and 4.6 million pounds of butter since prices started to fall in October.

Instant nonfat dry milk is packed in 25.6 ounce (1 lb 9.6 oz) packages and one package makes 32 cups of reconstituted fluid skim milk. Store nonfat dry milk in a cool, dry place.

In bread recipes, nonfat dry milk powder can be used to add nutrients. It also can help increase volume. Be aware, though, that using that too much can actually decrease volume in a baked loaf.

Traditions Meal Solutions recalled 104,500 packets of 25 gram nonfat dry milk packets after its supplier, Blendco Inc., ...