The dairy industry in Wisconsin
With the rising costs of fuel and fertilizer and the decrease in value of selling cows for beef, Pete said “The income squeeze on dairy farmers is pretty serious.” Even with milk production on the rise and exports in cheese and butter increased, US dairy pricing is less than the other countries, like New Zealand. Many farmers and lenders are going to have to make some tough decisions this fall.
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