For June Dairy Month, Trump Should Celebrate the Canadian System Not Denounce    

Small dairy, near Hope, Indiana. Photo: Jeffrey St. Clair.

Uncertainty is nothing new for farmers.

Freak weather changes and fluctuations in the market make planning for the future a gamble, never a sure thing.  Dairy farmers have to deal with the additional issues of needing to keep their herds healthy and well-fed, as the price farmers receive in part depends on bacteria counts, and also the fat and protein content of the milk.  If things weren’t hard enough, milk is a highly perishable product...