The groups are most concerned with unfettered access to U.S. markets by Fonterra, New Zealand’s large dairy company.
He again expressed opposition to dairy supply management.
Even Federal Milk Marketing Orders could be affected, says Cornell economist.
That’s important, because based on current futures prices, MILC payments would be triggered this spring, ranging from 56¢/cwt in March to 19¢/cwt in June.
Leaders say state’s ag department has not done enough to implement a fair minimum pricing structure for dairies.
Event will take place Feb. 13 at farm show in Tulare, Calif.
California dairy producers and processors clash over proposed regulatory pricing changes.
Dairy lobbyists say Republican House members need to be able to debate farm bill and dairy policy.
The California congressman has been a leading champion of the U.S. dairy industry.
There could be a 2¢/cwt MILC payment in October 2012, and there could possibly be a February 2013 payment of 17¢/cwt based on current futures prices.
Beef and Dairy Today editors say USDA’s animal ID rule could be dangerous if FMD ever is found here.
Agri Talk’s Mike Adams interviews Chris Galen with the National Milk Producers Federation.
Assembly Bill 31 was introduced on the state Assembly floor Monday.
New hearing set for Dec. 21 to consider short-term price adjustments to all classes of milk.
If Congress fails to approve the pending 2012 farm bill, the 1949 permanent law will kick in next month. The result could be dairy support prices of $40 per cwt.
By ERIN KELLY, Gannett Washington BureauWASHINGTON -- The Vermont congressional delegation is pushing for a last-minute deal to pass a farm bill that protects dairyfarmers from plunging milk prices, but they are running out of time as the 112th Congress draws to an end."We’re going to do everything we can, but nobody can predict whether we’ll succeed or not,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.
The survey found that 74% of Americans believe milk prices should be based on what consumers are willing to pay. Only 9% think milk prices should be set by government policy.
The Board recognizes the decision to authorize the sale of raw milk is a political decision. So it has offered legislators two options.
Wisconsin Governor says more state regulatory reform is needed to grow the state’s dairy industry.
Time running out for legislators to improve dairy farmer safety net.
The finger pointing and blame for antimicrobial resistance need to end. The time has come to work together, say these scientists.
The controversial whey factor pricing request galvanizes producer groups but is opposed by processors. State ag department will decide.
With White House status quo, other leadership shifts will shape direction of farm and dairy legislation.
Group addresses immediate and long-term challenges facing the state’s dairy industry. State ag secretary is “impressed by the progress made.”
They support the Goodlatte-Scott amendment, saying it provides insurance without government interference in free markets.
With the expiration of the 2008 farm bill, dairy producers are left without a safety net. Our partners at AgDay look at what it means for the industry.
“You can read that report until the proverbial cows come home and you will not find anywhere that it concludes that the Dairy Security Act is the best approach for dairy farmers.” --Jerry Slominski, IDFA.
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.
State considers whether to abandon its longtime pricing system for a Federal Milk Marketing Order.
Ross suggests modifying FARRM Act with a feed cost amendment, which could give California dairy producers an added $1 per cwt.