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John Azevedo will lead the nation’s second largest dairy processing cooperative.

Dairy Business Association wants congressional leaders to opt for the Dairy Freedom Act as they take up the farm bill this week.

That could set up a struggle to pass a farm bill that will satisfy farmers, environmentalists and nutrition advocates.

National average test-day herd SCC has declined every year since 2005, and every year except one since 2001.

The House Ag panel is expected to begin drafting a Farm Bill next Wednesday.

Some 3,000 dairy farms are up for renewal in the coming months.

The cooperative’s Alma Center, Wis., plant will close permanently and its Waumandee, Wis., cheddar cheese plant will be idled indefinitely.

‘What processors claim is a compromise is nothing more than a costly ruse.’ --National Milk Producers Federation

The program recognizes dairy farms and businesses that advance the industry’s commitment to healthy products, healthy communities and a healthy planet.

University of Wisconsin dairy economists predict a recovery period for dairies.