Economic Modeling Shows that with Strong Participation by Dairy Farms, USDA Could Spend Up to $3 Billion - About $2 Billion More than Current Dairy Programs

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GREEN BAY, Wis., Aug. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congressman Collin Peterson, ranking member on the House Agriculture Committee, has introduced a dairy policy "discussion draft" aimed at improving the long-term prospects for dairy farmers.

Statement by Connie Tipton, President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association WASHINGTON, July 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following statement can be attributed to IDFA President and CEO Connie Tipton regarding draft legislation related to dairy policy that was circulated today by Rep.

House Ag chairman to be recognized for his service to organic agriculture WASHINGTON, March 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Organic Trade Association (OTA) today announced it will honor Congressman Collin Peterson (MN-7) with its 2010 Public Servant Award. Rep.