U.S. Congressman Collin Peterson, and Senators Amy Klobuchar, and Al Franken are calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to step in and help dairy farmers who are struggling with low milk prices.
Minnesota Milk Producers Association named Blue Diamond Dairy in Melrose Minnesota’s 2012 Producer of the Year at the Midwest Dairy Expo in Saint Cloud on Tuesday. Each year Minnesota Milk recognizes one outstanding dairy operation as the Producer of the Year for having a proven commitment to the dairy industry, managing its farm for future generations, and for being active in their local community.