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

130 companies are making their first appearance.

The urge to overpopulate the lactating strings continues to result in overstocking – often at the expense of profits.

This year’s growing conditions have made feeds more variable, resulting in significant shits in feeding values and production responses.

TV and print campaign educates consumers about the negative economic impact of the Federal Milk Marketing Order system.

Financial speculators are likely adding to the volatility in corn and, possibly by default, dairy markets.