Drying Up Government Aid Set to Rock U.S. Dairy Producers

Drying Up Government Aid Set to Rock U.S. Dairy Producers

America's dairy farmers could face another price hit this year as a slowdown in government purchases combines with reduced demand from schools.Dairy products have gotten a boost from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farmers to Families Food Box program, which includes plans to buy as much as $4 billion worth of food to distribute to those in need. The government purchases have helped to send milk prices on a tear recently. But the program is slated to wind down, and concerns are