Redding Unveils Plan for Pennsylvania's Dairy Over-Order Premium
Under Ag Secretary Russell Redding's plan, the state would distribute the premium. But stakeholders disagree about how the money should be allocated.
Source: lancasterfarming.com
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Under Ag Secretary Russell Redding's 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.
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