U.S. Dairy Groups Favor Senate Farm Bill

Jul 29, 2013

By Amanda Brodhagen, Farms.com

The National Milk Producers Federation are urging U.S. dairy farmers to contact their Senators and Members of Congress about the Dairy Security Act (DSA), which stabilizes milk prices included in the Senate measure, but is absent in the House’s version of the bill.

Market stabilization was stripped out of the House bill, which is called the Goodlatte-Scott measure, which does away with a crucial aspect from DSA. Dairy farmers are asked to act now, to contact their representatives to show support for the importance of DSM being included in the final farm bill, which will be reconciled at conference.

The farm bill conference is expected to start in Sept. The 2008 farm bill extension expires Sept. 30. The federation has created an email form for dairy producers to fill out and send to their representatives. More information can be found on their website at: http://www.capwiz.com/.

Video: Winter Service Inspections for John Deere Equipment - The FarmCast Ep64

The FarmCast, host Troy Randall speaks with Doug Luedke, Vice President of Service, and Davin Peterson, Executive Vice President of Aftermarket at 21st Century Equipment, to discuss the importance of proactive service and how it helps farmers reduce downtime during their busiest seasons. The conversation focuses on the Winter Service Inspection Program, a comprehensive approach designed to keep equipment running at peak performance and limit costly in-season breakdowns through preventative maintenance and expert technician support.

Doug and Devin explain how 21st Century Equipment’s service teams have evolved to meet the needs of today’s connected machines. With more technology and data integrated into modern equipment, technicians now play a vital role in both mechanical repairs and precision ag support. Through advanced diagnostics, machine monitoring, and John Deere’s Expert Alerts, they can identify and address potential issues before they become major problems—saving customers valuable time, money, and frustration.

Throughout the discussion, the team shares real-world success stories demonstrating how proactive inspections and customer-focused service help maximize uptime and efficiency for every operation. Whether it’s a large tractor, combine, or small mower, the goal remains the same: to provide trusted, reliable support that helps farmers and landowners stay productive and confident in their equipment year-round.