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The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has identified a list of the programs that are available to farm families recovering from flood damage.

Governor Chris Christie today announced that United States Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack has granted a Natural Disaster Designation for 20 New Jersey counties following flooding and high winds from Hurricane Irene and several other weather disasters for farmers so far this year.

The new standards address animal welfare for dairy calves and heifers from birth to freshening across the U.S.

In a world of increased feed costs, uncooperative weather and problems with forage quality, high milk prices and strong demand are helping some dairy producers make ends meet.

Culling was up across the country over the July numbers, with the largest jump in the Midwest, up 25%.

The legislation will replace current, outdated dairy programs with new risk management tools.

Congressman Collin Peterson (D-Minn.) believes sign-up for the program will be similar to the 70% sign-up for the Cooperatives Working Together program

The dairy reform package introduced last week will save a projected $167 million over the first five years and $131 million over 10 years.

The students received their financial support through the 2011 AABP Foundation-Pfizer Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarship Fund.

In 2011, CWT has assisted members in exporting Cheddar, Monterey Jack and Gouda cheese totaling 32,785 metric tons to 20 countries on four continents.