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Why American Farmers Are Throwing Out Tons of Milk

Dairy demand collapse leaves farmers dumping milk they can’t sell.

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Back in April, we looked at how American dairy farmers were dumping thousands of gallons of milk due to drastic drops in demand from businesses and schools. This video illustrates how this problem has grown in the months since and offers potential solutions that could keep supplies and prices stable.

Questions:

  1. How have dairy cooperatives responded to the supply crisis that was caused by the pandemic?
  2. Do you think independent farmers should receive more relief from federal regulators? Why or why not?
Author: NickelsMcHughMcHugh