June 27, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 109 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Pages H5206-H5207]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HIGHLIGHTING THE DAIRY MARGIN COVERAGE PROGRAM

  (Mr. DELGADO asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. DELGADO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the end of 
Dairy Month, which is recognized throughout June. I also rise to 
highlight the USDA'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, our farmers need real support. I

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encourage all dairy farmers in New York's 19th Congressional District 
to begin making coverage decisions.
  The Dairy Margin Coverage program is retroactive until the beginning 
of the year, 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 a member of the Agriculture Committee, I am deeply committed to 
supporting our dairy farmers, and I will be closely following 
implementation of the Dairy Margin Coverage program. I will continue 
fighting to give our farmers the support and the certainty they need.

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