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State imposed the quarantine May 10 after several people became ill from consuming the dairy’s raw milk.

Once again, western states led the surge in milk production.

Fifty-seven counties produce 50% of all Federal Order and California milk, down from 62 counties just five years ago.

Alfalfa export volumes surged 14% last year. But rising cow numbers and reduced alfalfa acres also played a role in rising hay prices.

Petitions contend the state’s producers are losing millions of dollars due to an undervalued whey factor in California’s milk pricing system. One cheesemaker calls the petitions’ demands “obscene.”

The dairy portion of the bill eliminates milk price supports and the Milk Income Loss Contract program.

USDA also reported that veal production is at a record low

She replaces Peggy Biltz, who is retiring after spending 27 years with Dairy Council of CA, 22 as chief executive officer.