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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Latest National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Items
  • The 2008 farm bill expired in September. If Congress fails to pass a new farm bill by the end of the year, or at least extend certain provisions, milk-pricing rules will revert back to those outlined in a 1949 law causing milk prices to double. Many industry officials and lawmakers warn a gallon of milk could balloon to $7. (Associated Press)

    Farmers seek to avoid ‘dairy cliff’

    As if the country didn't have enough to worry about with the looming "fiscal cliff," the price of a gallon of milk is at risk of doubling in early 2013 if Congress doesn't pass a long-delayed farm bill.


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