“Rather than us trying to dictate at USDA what we think the solution ought to be, and maybe make a mistake and so that Wisconsin thinks it’s great but Vermont thinks it’s horrible, you all basically work at this and come with a plan.”Brownfield asked Vilsack if, along with the regional differences if the opposing positions on growth management held by Farmers Union and Farm Bureau also need to come together before USDA would consider marketing order hearings.
replicate what is currently taking place in Canada with their supply management, and he says their farmers are doing better, but the problem is consumers end up paying significantly more for dairy products.