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Dairy Producers to Receive MILC Payments Soon; New AGI Forms Required

Posted on January 30, 2013 by tanya brown

Dairy farmers enrolled in the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) program soon will be receiving payments for the September 2012 marketings. Payments will be issued beginning Feb. 5; however, producers must complete a new Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) form … Continue reading →

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Milk Production Remains Steady Despite Drought, Loss of Cows

Posted on November 27, 2012 by tanya brown

Dairymen may have lost several cows due to drought, high feed prices and heat, but milk production has remained steady, according to USDA’s latest dairy report. Released last week, the report showed milk production in the 23 major states averaged … Continue reading →

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Homemade Cheese, New Business Plan Pulls TX Dairy Operation Out of Debt

Posted on August 21, 2012 by tanya brown

Michael and Debbie Sams needed to save their dairy farm. Knee-deep in debt with nine mouths to feed, they needed more than just a few dollars to pay off suppliers. They needed a new business. In 1993, the Sams built … Continue reading →

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