The Planned Destruction of the American Dairy Farmer
A public hearing was held at the Fire Hall in Lairdsville, Pennsylvania, on July 24 to voice concern over the current financial crisis facing dairy farm families throughout America–aptly termed, the economic “Dairy Depression”.
Global Lactose-Free Food Market 2016-2020 – Key Vendors are Arla Foods, McNeil Nutritionals, OMIRA Oberland-Milchverwertung, Parmalat & Valio – Research and Markets
The global lactose-free food market to grow at a CAGR of 11.21% during the period 2016-2020.
#USDA announces the extension of the MILC program for 2014
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia has announced the extension of the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) program.
No Farm Bill Means MILC Will Expire
No new farm bill means dairy producers will be left holding an empty bucket at the end of this month.
#Dairy State Lawmakers Seek MILC Extension
House and Senate members from dairy states are seeking a temporary fix for the dairy safety net until the new dairy program that is included in both the Senate and House farm bill versions can become law.
#May MILC Payment $1.22/cwt
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Thursday the May Milk Income Loss Contract payment rate for May will be $1.22/cwt.
Study: Factors Impacting Global Dairy Processor Margins in Volatile Times
By Case Dorresteyn.An interesting study on margins in the global dairy sector was recently completed by the Netherlands Rabobank.
More Milk Income Loss Contract Payments to Come
US – USDA recently announced the first Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) payment since April 2010. The payment for February 2012 milk production is 38.95¢ per cwt, writes Mary Ledman, Sara Dorland, Sarina Sharp and Karen Endres, Monday 2 April.