Delgado Encourages New York Dairy Farmers to Enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage Program

At the end of Dairy Month which is recognized throughout June I also rise to highlight the US Dia's new dairy margin coverage program which is enrolling farmers right now my district in upstate New York is home to hundreds of dairy farmers and way too many are struggling to survive with years of plummeting milk prices now at the mercy of not just a complex pricing system but also trade wars aren't farmers need real support I encourage all dairy farmers in New York 19 to begin making coverage decisions The dairy emerging coverage program is retroactive until the beginning of the With applicable payments following soon after enrollment as dairy farmers continue to face low prices and increased market consolidation I hope this program will provide much needed support during this challenging farm economy As member of the Committee I am deeply committed to supporting our dairy farmers and I will be closely following implementation of the Dairy margin coverage program I'll continue fighting to give our farmers and support and certainty They need a you'll back What purpose does the gentleman from Florida seek recognition February