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On the recordJuly 13, 2009
The prices have fallen to record lows, even as production costs, as you know, have risen to record highs.
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Peter Welch
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Welch highlights the severe economic challenges facing dairy farmers due to low prices and high costs.

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