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In reply to the discussion: The farmers are dumping milk, it could be made into government cheese. [View all]Xipe Totec
(43,890 posts)10. Export markets are closing
The one bright spot for U.S. dairy producerscheesecould also soon sour. That's because the European Union may tighten naming rules for various regional named cheeses, such as feta and Parmesan. According to a report in Feedstuffs, such action could serve to prohibit foreign imports of such cheeses, which could result in losses of up to $20 billion for U.S. dairy producers.
https://reason.com/2019/03/02/thanks-to-decades-of-government-meddling/
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The farmers are dumping milk, it could be made into government cheese. [View all]
Texaswitchy
Apr 2020
OP
I wondered about this dumping of milk, why not make it into cheese, etc., and here you...
SWBTATTReg
Apr 2020
#2
I'm sure this would have the support of every Democrat, but try getting it passed by McConnel nt
Xipe Totec
Apr 2020
#15
I don't measure my empathy for those in need by what that curmudgeon would support.
ohtransplant
Apr 2020
#17
Wow. Thanks. Perhaps the oversupply of milk will be addressed and the excess supporting of,
SWBTATTReg
Apr 2020
#7
Yes, I've been aware of the farm excesses (to support farmers) for decades. At least they're ...
SWBTATTReg
Apr 2020
#12
Agribusiness is a cartel - similar to OPEC in form and function. Free market my ass. nt
Xipe Totec
Apr 2020
#14
Easier to turn it into cheese curd and sell it by the tanker car to Canada for their poutine
Baclava
Apr 2020
#20