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The goal is to have at least 20 producers per state participate to get a more accurate picture of dairy labor rates.

“The withdrawal of the proposal is a victory for common sense,” says Jerry Kozak, President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation.

Dairy interests say decision could spawn ‘copycat’ legislation in other states and significantly affect employers who employ undocumented workers.

Farm groups agreed on a rolling visa limit for immigrant farmworkers and minimum wages for laborers, resolving sticking points on the path toward revised U.S. immigration law.

“The approach in this agreement is better for employers, better for employees, better for law enforcement, better for the economy – better for America.” --Jeryr Kozak, NMPF.

Bipartisan bill’s ‘blue card’ would allow farmers to keep their existing workforce.

Dairies struggle with U.S. immigration laws that were designed for seasonal farm laborers instead of the year-round, seven-days-a-week ones they need.

Mooney calls for immigration reform, points to lack of viable visa program for the dairy industry.

NMPF CEO Jerry Kozak says agreement is positive step forward in securing agricultural work force.

The more agriculture does to practice good judgment and safety with children working on farms, the less likely stringent rules will be imposed.