Troye Cooper News Today

Under Ag Secretary Russell Reddings plan, the state would distribute the premium. But stakeholders disagree about how the money should be allocated.

The Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board will hear arguments about extending the farmer payment in a Dec. 7 hearing.

Dairy farmers poured out their frustrations with a state-mandated milk premium to regulators Tuesday, saying the payment’s awkward design shortchanges many farmers.

Processing plants face staffing challenges, supply chain disruptions and questions about how dairy can remain competitive in the Northeast.