B46»Lancaster Farming, Saturday, June 1, 1991 Farmers Union Promotes Dairy Program Alternative DENVER, Colo. While The U.S. Department of Agri- recommendations already vide a disincentive for overpnoduc- Dairy prices received by far wholesale milk prices hover at the culture was scheduled to release nearly 100 recommendations have lion by sharply cutting the support mers have fallen by as much as 30 lowest levels in 13 years, dairy far- recommendations for a dairy been submitted to USDA during level on the second tier. percent since August to a level mers arc looking to Washington supply-management program this toe department's initial evaluation. “Dairy producers support this estimated to be at least $3 below for relief from the bankruptcy- past week. That announcement is NFU has submitted a two-tier concept, but it must be centered what it costs to produce a hundred causing prices. to be followed by a two-week com- supply and pricing system to around price levels that will return weight of milk. The low prices have led to meet- ment period during which produc- USDA which would be based on production costs to the producers,” “Nobody can continue in busi ings, demonstrations and even pro- er groups will recommend changes cost-of-production estimates. The said Swenson. “Anybody that's ness like that,” Swenson said, tests among farmers from New to USDA before a final report is NFU plan would establish support proposing a support price level that “That’s why the debate over the York to Idaho. issued to Congress next month, prices that would help fanners doesn't clear the true cost of pro- supply-management question is so The National Farmers Union Currently, farm and dairy orga- recoup their production costs on duction docs not represent the important and why it has to be says as many as 10 dairy opera- nizations are formulating their one level of production, then pro- interests of farmers.” acted on quickly.” lions have gone out of business in * • American Farmland Trust Seeks Nominations lies have applied for food stamps WASHINGTON. D.C. - The in g farmland, established the one page summary Gf lhe candl . names and addresses of the nomi have circulated in the Northeast. American Farmland Trust (AFT) awards in 1984 lo encourage broad accomplishments. Support- nee and nominator. All the unrest has led to some j s now accepting nominations for participation in agricultural ing documentation, not lo exceed Materials should be sent to consensus among dairy producers lts eigth annual agricultural con- resource conservation. 10 pages, j s acce pied and may AFT’s Washington office at 1920 as to the changes that need to be serv ation awards. , Awards are presented on three include such items as , etters Q J { N . St., NW, Suite 400, Washing made in dairy policy, said National These awards honor individuals ,evels federal, state, and local recommendation, detailed descrip- ton, DC, 20036, to the attention of Farmers Union President Leland and organizations across the coun- m four categories: public policy tj ons examp | es of the candi . the awards coordinator. All nomi- Swenson. try who have made outstanding a " d program development, public accomplishments, or news- nations must be received by At meeting after meeting, dairy contributions to the protection of education, model land protection paper and magazine articles. Self- August 1. Awards will be pre farmers have said they want a two- our agricultural resources. AFT, a projects, and corporate nominations are permitted. All sented at a ceremony this fall in uer supply-management program national, nonprofit, membership achievement. nominations must include the Washington, D.C. that s based on production costs, organization dedicated to protect- Nominations should include a said Swenson. ' 1 MILK. IT DOES A BODY GOOK PURE-TEST MIDDLE ATLANTIC MILK MARKETING ASSOCIATION, INC. S WATER LABORATORY FD| Im Myerstown, PA KEYSTONE ROLLS —— DAIRY NUTRITIONAL PROGRAMS PA. STATE CERTIFIED These herds are feeding - fat added, mult -protein source, vitamin and mineral fortified-concentrates. 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