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Herbicide restrictions may prohibit their use as feed.

High August temperatures are likely to blame. High temps are particularly hard on fresh cows, causing them to eat less and have more digestive upsets.

Permanent Farm Law requires the Secretary of Agriculture to set the dairy price support between 75 and 90% of parity if the current Farm Bill expires.

The percentage increases are dramatic—up 12% over a year ago and up 15% over July.

State considers whether to abandon its longtime pricing system for a Federal Milk Marketing Order.