SEC. 1412. PARTICIPATION OF DAIRY PRODUCERS IN MARGIN
PROTECTION PROGRAM.
TREATMENT OF MULTIPRODUCER OPERATIONS
—If a dairy operation consists of more than one dairy producer, all of the dairy producers of the operation shall be treated as a single dairy producer for purposes of—
(A) registration to receive basic margin protection and purchase supplemental margin protection;
(B) payment of the administrative fee under subsection (e) and producer premiums under section 1415; and
(C) participation in the stabilization program under subpart B
This entire mess is an attempt to limit the amount of subsidy dairy farmers will receive. This is based on FEEDLOT dynamics and eliminates any production due to pasturing. The federal government is attempting to control agriculture. It will run the Family Farm out of business.
This entire mess is an attempt to limit the amount of subsidy dairy farmers will receive. This is based on FEEDLOT dynamics and eliminates any production due to pasturing. The federal government is attempting to control agriculture. It will run the Family Farm out of business.
(4) AVERAGE FEED COST
.—The term ‘‘average feed cost’’ means the average cost of feed used by a dairy operation to produce a hundredweight of milk, determined under section 1402 using the sum of the following
The bill then goes on to tell farmers what they will be compensated for
regardless of their feeding practices. When a farmer is not compensated for the farms feeding program it will limit the subsidy, drive milk production down
and put family farms out of business.
There is no freedom in these programs. The farmers are going to have to
produce records stating where they have adhered to the government program
in order to receive their subsidies. That means they have to handle their
herds and operations according to government standards.
The Dairy Industry, especially, the smaller farmers need to take a darn good
look at this. It doesn't matter if the transportation costs to farmers suffering
in droughts is high because of the cost of fuel. It will be a flat rate of subsidy
as if the crop was grown in their backyards.
Sec. 1402. Calculation of average feed cost and actual dairy producer margins.
Calculations of Average Feed Cost.
The bill then goes on to tell farmers what they will be compensated for
regardless of their feeding practices. When a farmer is not compensated for the farms feeding program it will limit the subsidy, drive milk production down
and put family farms out of business.
There is no freedom in these programs. The farmers are going to have to
produce records stating where they have adhered to the government program
in order to receive their subsidies. That means they have to handle their
herds and operations according to government standards.
The Dairy Industry, especially, the smaller farmers need to take a darn good
look at this. It doesn't matter if the transportation costs to farmers suffering
in droughts is high because of the cost of fuel. It will be a flat rate of subsidy
as if the crop was grown in their backyards.
Sec. 1402. Calculation of average feed cost and actual dairy producer margins.
Calculations of Average Feed Cost.
—The Secretary shall calculate the national average feed cost for each month using the following data: The price of corn for a month shall be the price received during that month by farmers in the United States for corn, as reported in the monthly Agricultural Prices report by the Secretary. The price
of soybean meal for a month shall be the central Illinois price for soybean meal, as reported in the Market News-Monthly Soybean Meal Price Report by the Secretary
The price of alfalfa hay for a month shall be the price received during that
month by farmers in the United States for alfalfa hay, as reported in the
monthly Agricultural Prices report by the Secretary.
There should be no charge for any program by the USA that supplements a family farmer when the market does not bring about parity for their products.
The enrollment by any farmer to either the free program or the supplemental
program should NOT be required. If a family farmer has a bad year, then that
dairy producer should be eligible PERIOD for any help they need. This is
outrageous. This is the USA and the way it treats it's family farmers. It is a
disgrace.
All a family farm should have to produce is there balance sheets and nothing
else. If they are producing milk the nation needs there should be no questions
about their production methods or their costs and whether they meet some
stupid standard bureaucrats decide to assign their operation!
A trillion dollar farm bill that deprives Americans of food assistance and makes
farmers grovel for help when they need it. It is disgusting.
ANNUAL PRODUCTION HISTORY FOR SUPPLEMENTAL MARGIN PROTECTION
There should be no charge for any program by the USA that supplements a family farmer when the market does not bring about parity for their products.
The enrollment by any farmer to either the free program or the supplemental
program should NOT be required. If a family farmer has a bad year, then that
dairy producer should be eligible PERIOD for any help they need. This is
outrageous. This is the USA and the way it treats it's family farmers. It is a
disgrace.
All a family farm should have to produce is there balance sheets and nothing
else. If they are producing milk the nation needs there should be no questions
about their production methods or their costs and whether they meet some
stupid standard bureaucrats decide to assign their operation!
A trillion dollar farm bill that deprives Americans of food assistance and makes
farmers grovel for help when they need it. It is disgusting.
ANNUAL PRODUCTION HISTORY FOR SUPPLEMENTAL MARGIN PROTECTION
—(1) DETERMINATION REQUIRED
—For purposesof providing supplemental margin protection for a
participating dairy producer that purchases supplemental margin protection
for a year under section1415, the Secretary shall determine the annual production history of the dairy operation of the dairyproducer under
paragraph (2).
(2) CALCULATION
—The annual production history of a participating dairy producer for a year is equal to the actual milk marketings of the dairy producer during the
preceding calendar year.
Each day a dairy cow will produce 6.5 gallons on average for processing
and sale. This is not rocket science. The cows eat the hay, feed and graze.
They produce milk. The cost and receipt per cow does not need bureaucrats
to make themselves feel important when they are not.
PRODUCERS PREMIUM OBLIGATIONS
—(1) PRORATION OF PREMIUM FOR NEW PRODUCERS
.—A dairy producer described in section 1412(c)(2) that purchases supplemental margin protection for a calendar year after the start of the calendar year shall pay a pro-rated premium for that calendar year based
Each day a dairy cow will produce 6.5 gallons on average for processing
and sale. This is not rocket science. The cows eat the hay, feed and graze.
They produce milk. The cost and receipt per cow does not need bureaucrats
to make themselves feel important when they are not.
PRODUCERS PREMIUM OBLIGATIONS
—(1) PRORATION OF PREMIUM FOR NEW PRODUCERS
.—A dairy producer described in section 1412(c)(2) that purchases supplemental margin protection for a calendar year after the start of the calendar year shall pay a pro-rated premium for that calendar year based
on the portion of the calendar year for which the producer purchases the coverage.
What the Farm Bill needs is to remove all the bureaucrats from the process. Remove all the fancy calculations, tables and 'signing provisions' and take THOSE savings and reinvest in the confidence of the Family Farmer to handle their own recordkeeping. There is absolutely NO REASON for this \bill to be this size and NOT provide all the help the American Farmer needs.
No reason.
Local Farm Bureaus know these farmers and can tell what their balance sheets look like in relation to their operations. The local farm bureaus need to be able to process the request without charging the Family Farm a dime. It is called appreciation for the hard work and dedication these families have to their operation and the nation. There is less than 10% of milk produced in the USA exported. This entire bunch of nonsense
What the Farm Bill needs is to remove all the bureaucrats from the process. Remove all the fancy calculations, tables and 'signing provisions' and take THOSE savings and reinvest in the confidence of the Family Farmer to handle their own recordkeeping. There is absolutely NO REASON for this \bill to be this size and NOT provide all the help the American Farmer needs.
No reason.
Local Farm Bureaus know these farmers and can tell what their balance sheets look like in relation to their operations. The local farm bureaus need to be able to process the request without charging the Family Farm a dime. It is called appreciation for the hard work and dedication these families have to their operation and the nation. There is less than 10% of milk produced in the USA exported. This entire bunch of nonsense
is a no brainer. There is no support for the Farmer, this is a crying towel for the Right Wing.
