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Dairy farmers talk prices, immigration with Braley

By Lynda Waddington 10/14/09

Although the net loss figures presented to U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley by Iowa dairy families last Friday were shocking, the fact that the families wanted to discuss their non-existent revenues with an elected official was expected. The same couldn’t be said, however, for the subsequent discussion about comprehensive immigration reform.

Ag funding offers direct help to dairy farmers, no behavioral health funds

By Lynda Waddington 10/13/09

President Barack Obama is expected to sign an agriculture appropriations bill this week that contains millions in direct aide to the nation’s dairy farmers.

USDA seeks nominations for dairy advisory committee

By Lynda Waddington 8/28/09

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack wants to put together a diverse group of dairy industry representatives to review and make recommendations regarding volatile milk prices and farm profitability.

Cash-strapped dairy farmers pin hopes to legislative action

By Lynda Waddington 5/27/09

“We have some things already in place that can help,” U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley said in a telephone interview. “But I’ve got to be candid with you: It’s not going to be enough to make up the cost difference that farmers are now experiencing.”

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