Will CNY Dairy Farmers Be Getting Some Love From Uncle Sam

Is it possible someone is actually listening to the plight of the dairy industry? Part of the recently passed budget bill in Congress was a change in the Dairy Margin Protection Program. However, no one is exactly offering any details on the changes or how they will be implemented. Here's how to get some expert analysis on the changes/

Understanding government regulations can be like trying to decipher the Dead Sea Scrolls. Thank goodness, Cornell Cooperative Extension and Farm Credit East are bringing in some experts to try and shed some light on the subject. They'll host a free webinar this Monday with Mark Stephenson from the University of Wisconsin, and Andrew Novakovic with Cornell University.

The webinar is at 1 p.m. and while it's free, there is a 500 person limit on registration. Register online, or if the time isn't good, they'll make a video presentation available at Farm Credit East.com.

SOURCE: Cornell Cooperative Extension and Farm Credit East