Dairy industry has mixed reactions to approval of Goodlatte-Scott Farm Bill amendment
While processors rejoice, producers are disappointed.
By a vote of 291-135, the U.S. House of Representatives today approved the Goodlatte-Scott Farm Bill amendment. Organizations representing dairy processors and dairy producers issued these statements:
From Jerry Slominski, Senior Vice President of Legislative Affairs and Economic Policy, International Dairy Foods Association
IDFA commends the House of Representatives for voting, 291-135, to reform our dairy policies by establishing a new and expanded revenue insurance program for dairy farmers without imposing a controversial program that will have our government get into the business of limiting milk supplies, hurting consumers and costing American jobs. The momentum is now strongly against supply management for our dairy industry.