Block remarks spark dairy sector debate at meeting
Jeff Lyon reports Block faces hostile reception as farmers push back on Reagan dairy policy. He defends 50 cent assessments funding a program credited with cutting $1 billion in federal dairy purchases and argues for market balance over further price cuts. He warns against government in agriculture while urging transition funding limits.
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Ag Commission Faces Long Road After Quick Credit Win
Wisconsin Governor Anthony Earl's Agriculture Commission moves from rapid approval of a $50 million Credit Relief Outreach program to tackling long term farming issues. Committees on taxation rural development and farm viability begin meetings to craft recommendations for June and a May 17 full commission session.
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Lake to Lake Dairy Sees Growth But Faces Fast Food Demand
Lake to Lake dairy cooperative chairman John Siegmund says new products for 1984 exceed those of 1982 by over 70 percent. He notes consumer spending lags income, with out-of-home meals boosting demand yet dairy sales remain weakest in fast food and nutritious snack sectors. Land O Lakes has invested heavily to secure future market share.
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