NFU: House Approves Ag Appropriations
10/08/2009 09:24AM
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WASHINGTON - The House of Representatives today approved the fiscal year (FY) 2010 Agriculture Appropriations bill. Included in the bill is $350 million for struggling dairy producers. The provision, authored by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., was a top NFU priority.
Under the House-Senate conference agreement, $290 million would be provided in direct support to dairy farmers. Another $60 million would be used to purchase cheese and other dairy products for food banks and nutrition programs.
"This is a welcome lifeline to our nation's dairy producers who, regardless of size or location, are facing unprecedented economic challenges. I thank the House for their support and urge the Senate to quickly follow suit. America's dairymen and women cannot wait for this necessary relief," NFU President Roger Johnson said.